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Darrell Clarke Returns to Bristol Rovers as Head Coach on Three-Year Deal

The former manager is tasked with leading a summer rebuild after relegation to League Two, aiming for promotion in the 2025/26 season.

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Overview

  • Bristol Rovers have re-appointed Darrell Clarke as head coach, signing him to a three-year contract through 2028.
  • Clarke previously managed the club from 2014 to 2018, achieving back-to-back promotions and the team's best League One finish in 25 years.
  • The appointment follows the sacking of Iñigo Calderon after the club's relegation to League Two, ending a ten-game winless streak in the 2024/25 season.
  • Director of Football Ricky Martin led the recruitment process, identifying Clarke as the top candidate to spearhead the club's revival.
  • Clarke expressed pride in returning and emphasized plans for a comprehensive summer squad overhaul to prepare for the upcoming campaign.