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Former Derby County defender lands new role at Championship relegation rivals as statement made

A number of former Rams have found jobs throughout the EFL after choosing to hang up their boots with one in particular choosing to move to one of Derby’s direct rivals…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:51 AM
Former Derby County defender lands new role at Championship relegation rivals as statement made
Key Things to Know
  • Former Derby County defender Youl Mawene has been appointed Preston North End's Head of Performance and Fitness.
  • Preston have also named Scott Dyer as the club's new Head of Performance Analysis.
  • Mawene joins manager Graham Alexander's staff after leaving Burnley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Preston North End have appointed former Derby County and Preston defender Youl Mawene as their new Head of Performance and Fitness. The 47-year-old joins manager Graham Alexander's restructured coaching staff after departing Burnley, reuniting with Alexander and Chris Lucketti. Preston have also added Scott Dyer as their new Head of Performance Analysis.

Mawene previously played 61 matches for Derby before making nearly 200 appearances for Preston prior to his 2013 retirement. The appointment comes with both Preston and Derby struggling in the Championship relegation zone, with bottom-placed Preston sitting just behind the Rams after 15 games.

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