Gary Rowett: Playing for Jim Smith, why I left Derby and the big mistake I made at Stoke

In a special edition of the Official EFL Podcast, Ben Turner meets Gary Rowett to discuss his playing career, life as a manager and being an EFL pundit.
Rowett talks about the highs of joining high-flying Everton after making a name for himself at Cambridge United, reaching the Premier League under legendary Derby County manager Jim Smith and playing in Europe with Leicester City.
He also discusses the lows of injury curtailing his career at 28 and dropping down to the National League with Burton Albion before returning to EFL football as manager of the Brewers.
Rowett lifts the lid on how he was sacked at Birmingham City, leaving Derby County for an ill-fated spell in charge at Stoke City and Joe Royle's words inspiring him on to his next challenge in management.
An official EFL video - for more about the EFL visit www.efl.com!

[@haggisuk9952]

Good interview. Seems like a decent bloke who's done his homework. Think he'll do well at MILLWALL. Good luck.

[@deanelder8110]

Fantastic Interview with GR. KRO

[@markpureplumbers3955]

Class manager for the Lions 16 games 2 loses, knows his stuff as this interview shows.

[@EmuGamesMaster]

mark pure plumbers its a club that suits his style. Fans behind the team, no big time Charlie players, just honest professionals who take on his ethics and system. A good manager can make an average player decent.

[@darrenkevin8166]

Millwall Legend

[@peternicho]

Gary could have had a job for life at Derby the fans loved him it was a missed opportunity. He said he was leaving Derby for a bigger Club at Stoke then he ends up at Millwall. PS Gary l would love to hear the real reason you left Derby County.

[@paultaylor4647]

Thank god he left,his style of football was dreadful and we got someone much better with Lampard. and now Cocu.Plus,he’s a greedy slime ball,not to be trusted at all!Stoke a bigger club than Derby?Don’t think so! He got offered more money end of!Good luck with him..

[@lukegriffiths8272]

🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@rickydavey5666]

You left Derby for money, you proved your alliances, pure greed👎