&sq=&lang=&file=File:Brian_McDermott_Leeds_2014.jpg) McDermott as manager of Leeds United in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian James McDermott[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1961[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Slough, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hibernian (director of football) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1979 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1984 | Arsenal | 61 | (12) |
| 1983 | → Fulham (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 1984 | → IFK Norrköping (loan) | 17 | (5) |
| 1984–1987 | Oxford United | 24 | (2) |
| 1986 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 1986 | → Djurgårdens IF (loan) | 12 | (2) |
| 1987–1988 | Cardiff City | 51 | (8) |
| 1988–1990 | Exeter City | 68 | (4) |
| 1990–1992 | Yeovil Town | 62 | (12) |
| 1992–1993 | South China | 10 | (2) |
| 1993–1995 | STAMCO[3] | 73 | (37+) |
| 1995 | Slough Town | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 308 | (46) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979 | England U18 | 7 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Slough Town | ||
| 1998–2000 | Woking | ||
| 2009–2013 | Reading | ||
| 2013–2014 | Leeds United | ||
| 2015–2016 | Reading | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian James McDermott (born 8 April 1961) is a former professional football player and coach, who is currently the director of football at Hibernian.
Born in Slough to Irish parents, McDermott joined Arsenal as an apprentice in 1977 and went on to play for Fulham, IFK Norrköping, Oxford United, Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, Exeter City and Yeovil Town in a 14-year playing career during the 1980s and 1990s. At IFK Norrköping he was named Sweden's Player of the Year in 1984. He finished his playing career at Slough Town in 1995. The following season, he became manager of Slough Town where he had a very successful few years in the Conference.
Following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers, McDermott was appointed manager of Reading. In his first season as manager of Reading he led them into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 83 years, a run that included knocking out Liverpool at Anfield. The following season, he repeated the feat, this time with an away win over Liverpool's city rivals Everton. McDermott led Reading to a Championship playoff final, where they lost to Swansea City; the following season Reading were promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship. On 11 March 2013, McDermott was sacked with the club in 19th place.[4][5][6] McDermott made a swift return to management, replacing Neil Warnock at Leeds United.[7] He left the post by mutual consent on 27 May 2014.[8]
After a second stint as Reading manager, McDermott has worked as a scout for Arsenal and then joined Hibernian as their director of football in May 2023.
- ^ a b "Brian McDermott". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ Rollin, Jack (1981). Rothmans Football Yearbook: 1981–82. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 36. ISBN 0-362-02046-9. OCLC 868301130.
- ^ Stamco FC v Whitehawk matchday programme April 8, 1995
- ^ "Brian McDermott leaves position as Reading manager". BBC Sport. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ Murray, Ewan (11 March 2013). "Reading sack Brian McDermott with Paolo Di Canio favourite to take over". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Reading sack Brian McDermott". ESPN. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ James, Stuart (11 April 2013). "Brian McDermott to be in charge of Leeds for Sheffield Wednesday derby". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ^ "Brian McDermott leaves Leeds United by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.