Shaun Derry

Early career

Born in Nottingham, Derry started his career at Notts County as a trainee before being bought by Sheffield United in 1998 for a fee of £700,000. He scored once during his spell at Sheffield United, his goal coming in the FA Cup against Rushden & Diamonds.

Portsmouth

Derry was sold to Portsmouth in 2000 for £300,000. He was a regular in the side under both Tony Pulis and Steve Claridge before being made team captain by Graham Rix. After Rix's departure, Derry was amongst the many players deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Harry Redknapp in summer 2002 rebuilding and was sold to Crystal Palace for £400,001. He scored only once during his spell at Portsmouth, his goal coming in a crucial win over against West Bromwich Albion.

Crystal Palace

Derry helped Crystal Palace in their return to the Premier League in 2004, making 44 appearances including an appearance in the 2004 First Division play-off final. It was his corner that led to Darren Powell scoring a 90th-minute header to send the Eagles to extra-time in the semi-final, which they would win on penalties. He struggled to get into the team during the 2004–05 season and, after a loan spell at Nottingham Forest, Leeds signed him for an undisclosed amount in February 2005.

Leeds United

Derry's first goal for Leeds United came on his home debut against West Ham United, sealing a 2–1 victory against the Hammers. Derry was a regular in the Leeds starting eleven in season…

Notts County

Derry was appointed manager at Notts County on 6 November 2013. Despite looking destined for relegation, Derry secured Notts's League One status with six wins from the last nine games, a draw on last day of season kept County up by three points. He was sacked on 23 March 2015 with Notts County one place above the relegation positions in League One on goal difference and having won only three games in their previous 24 league matches.

Cambridge United

Derry was appointed manager of League Two club Cambridge United on 12 November 2015. On 9 February 2018, following a poor run of form, Derry left the club by mutual consent.

Oxford United

In June 2018, Oxford United announced Derry's appointment as first-team coach, under manager Karl Robinson. Derry played, and scored a penalty, during a pre-season friendly victory over Irish club Longford Town in July 2018.

Crystal Palace

In September 2019, Derry returned to Crystal Palace as professional development coach in the club's academy system. Derry was promoted to first team coach under manager Patrick Vieira, but left this role in January 2023.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Derry joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023 as a first-team coach, forming part of Gary O'Neil's coaching team. Derry was sacked alongside O'Neil on 15 December 2024.

Derry has a son, Jesse, who plays as a forward for Sporting CP on loan from Chelsea F.C. and is an England under-19 international. In 2025, Shaun Derry joined The Football Show on SiriusXM FC as a host and presenter along with Thomas J Rennie, Jack Collins, and Adrian Heath with Tim Horsey and Big John as the producers.

Notts County

Football League Third Division: 1997–98 Crystal Palace

Football League First Division play-offs: 2004 Queens Park Rangers

Football League Championship: 2010–11 Individual

Football League Two Manager of the Month: December 2015