McInnes: New chapter with Robins

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Robins chief hails McInnes

Bristol City chairman Colin Sexstone has revealed that new manager Derek McInnes was the standout candidate from a very strong list of applicants.

McInnes was named as the new Robins boss on Wednesday and the club are convinced they made the perfect appointment.

The 40-year-old, who signed a contract until the summer of 2014, is now charged with turning the club’s fortunes around, just as he did at St Johnstone.

McInnes guided the Saints to promotion to the Scottish Premier League in 2009 and leaves them with their top-flight berth firmly secured.

Sexstone told the club’s official website: “Derek was the unanimous choice of the board of directors and majority shareholder.

“He’s an impressive character who is very highly-rated in the game and comes here on the back of a superb stint at St Johnstone.”

Sexstone added: “His passion, his great track record, he’s a manager on the up with a real understanding of the game.

“Derek has the drive and energy that proved to us he was the right man to take the club forward, both in the short term and - even more importantly - in the medium to long term.

“Throughout this process we received applications from a host of very strong candidates but in the end Derek stood out above all others.

“I’m sure our supporters will give Derek their full backing, starting this Sunday for our home game with Birmingham City, as we begin a new era and strive to move up the Championship table and beyond.”