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Former Derby County midfielder handed interim manager’s job after sacking

The former Derby midfielder who spent four years at the club will be in charge of the National League clash against Boston United…

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:54 PM

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Former Derby midfielder Jacob Butterfield has been named Scunthorpe United's interim co-manager following Andy Butler's sacking.
Ross Barrows will share interim managerial responsibilities alongside Butterfield ahead of the match against Boston United.
Manager Andy Butler was dismissed after winning only three of the club's opening 14 National League matches.

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Former Derby County midfielder Jacob Butterfield and Ross Barrows have been appointed interim managers of Scunthorpe United following the dismissal of manager Andy Butler. Butler was fired after Scunthorpe secured just three wins from their first 14 league games, leaving the club in the bottom four of the National League table. Assistant manager John Schofield was also relieved of his duties.

Butterfield, who joined the club in the summer as a player-coach, previously made more than 80 appearances for Derby County before departing in 2019. The interim duo will take charge of the team ahead of their upcoming National League fixture away against Boston United.

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