Former Doncaster Rovers manager and defender both land coaching roles at Premier League club

The 41-year-old had an 11-month spell in the Eco-Power Stadium hotseat between December 2021 and October 2022.

Now, he's joined up with Premier League side Sheffield United. McSheffrey will be undertaking coaching duties in the club's academy, working with the Development squad as a forwards coach.

And he'll be joined by another man with a strong Rovers connection. Jamie McCombe spent three years in South Yorkshire, helping them win promotion to the Championship in his first season.

He's also joined McSheffrey at Sheffield United, where he'll be undertaking a similar role putting the club's young defenders through their paces.

Speaking to the Free Press last summer about his exit from the club, McSheffrey was asked if he had any regrets over his time in the top job - his first in senior football.

"You learn on the job, I don't care what anyone says people are always learning on the job. You always need the first job, or first couple, to get experience.

“I have learnt a lot on reflection. It's hard at the time when you are constantly on to the next game and in the bubble.

"There were a few decisions where I'd be a bit firmer, saying no to a few things, a few players. Following your gut on a few things.”

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