Colin Calderwood

Colin Calderwood, born on January twentieth, nineteen sixty-five, is a distinguished Scottish football manager and former player, currently serving as the interim manager of Northampton Town. His playing career was marked by his role as a centre-back, where he showcased his skills in the Premier League with notable clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, as well as in the Football League with Mansfield Town, Swindon Town, Nottingham Forest, and Notts County.

Calderwood's international career was equally impressive, earning thirty-six caps for Scotland and participating in significant tournaments like Euro ninety-six and the World Cup ninety-eight. After hanging up his boots, he transitioned into management, taking the helm at Northampton Town in two thousand three, where he successfully led the team to promotion in two thousand six.

His managerial journey continued at Nottingham Forest, where he played a pivotal role in securing promotion in two thousand eight. However, his tenure at Forest ended in December of the same year, leading him to Newcastle United as a first team coach. Following a year in that position, he returned to management with Hibernian, although his time there was cut short after just over a year.

Calderwood has been closely associated with Chris Hughton, serving as his assistant manager at various clubs, including Newcastle United, Birmingham City, Norwich City, and Brighton & Hove Albion. After a stint as assistant manager at Aston Villa, he returned to full-time management, taking charge of Cambridge United for two years, further solidifying his reputation in the footballing world.