Preceded by Gary McAllister
Followed by Peter Reid
Caretaker Manager 11th December 2003 – 16th January 2004 and then
Manager 16th January 2004 – 3rd May 2004

From: 11th December 2003 (as Caretaker Manager, made permanent manager on 16th January 2004)
First game: 13th December 2003 v Burnley A, First Division, won 2-1
Until: 3rd May 2004
Last game: 1st May 2004 v Gillingham A, First Division, won 5-2
26 games as manager
| Lge | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Win % | Pos | |
| 2003-04 | Div 1 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 24 | 36 | 47.8 | 12th |
| Totals | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 24 | 36 | 47 .8 |
FA Cup: 3 games (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss)
Preceded by Gary McAllister
Followed by Peter Reid
