Shaun Peter Derry was born on 6 December 1977 and is an English former professional footballer and manager who was most recently a first team coach for Premier League club Crystal Palace.
18 Facts About Shaun Derry
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Shaun Derry previously managed Notts County and Cambridge United, and played for Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers among other clubs.
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Shaun Derry was a regular in the side under both Tony Pulis and Steve Claridge before being made team captain by Graham Rix.
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Shaun Derry scored only once during his spell at Portsmouth, his goal coming in a crucial win over against West Bromwich Albion.
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Shaun Derry helped Crystal Palace in their return to the Premier League in 2004, making 44 appearances including an appearance in the 2004 First Division play-off final.
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Shaun Derry's fitness returned the following season as Leeds prepared for life in League One.
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Shortly after his loan spell concluded, Shaun Derry made his move back to Palace a permanent one, signing for the club on a three-year deal.
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Shaun Derry held the position for the next two seasons.
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Shaun Derry departed from Selhurst Park at the end of the season to reunite with Warnock at his new club Queens Park Rangers signing a two-year contract, on a free transfer, after his contract at Palace had expired.
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On 21 January 2013, Shaun Derry signed a one-year contract extension with QPR, keeping him at the club until 2014.
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On 8 August 2013, Shaun Derry joined Millwall on a 28-day loan.
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Shaun Derry was appointed manager at Notts County on 6 November 2013.
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Shaun Derry was sacked on 23 March 2015 with Notts County one place above the relegation positions in League One on goal difference and having won only three games in their previous 24 league matches.
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Shaun Derry was appointed manager of League Two club Cambridge United on 12 November 2015.
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On 9 February 2018, following a poor run of form, Shaun Derry left the club by mutual consent.
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Shaun Derry played, and scored a penalty, during a pre-season friendly victory over Irish club Longford Town in July 2018.
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In September 2019, Shaun Derry returned to Crystal Palace as professional development coach in the club's academy system.
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Shaun Derry was promoted to first team coach under manager Patrick Vieira, but left this role in January 2023.