Dominic Dietrich, BBC Radio Derby senior sports journalist
Gary Bowyer is a shrewd appointment by Burton Albion, not only is he someone that has brought success in terms of two promotions, he’s shown his ability to blend a club and a dressing room together with his personable approach and one thing’s for sure – those players will know exactly what they’re fighting for under his leadership in a relegation battle.
His experience isn’t just at first-team level which will benefit this young group at Burton. He’s known down the A38 at Derby County for being a key component in their academy system over two spells with the Rams bringing through players like Tom Huddlestone in his first spell, and in his second spell working with the likes of Eiran Cashin.
His step back into men’s football since then has been a fruitful one, stabilising a precarious situation at Salford City and taking them close to the play-offs twice before being dismissed, then winning the Scottish Championship in style with Dundee back in 2023.
Experience, knowhow and a track record is what Burton Albion need and Bowyer is a man that ticks all three of those boxes.
