also managed him at Leicester City. On 27 September, Powell was appointed caretaker manager after Pearson was suspended by Derby chairman Mel Morris. On 12 October 2016, Powell reverted to his previous role of assistant manager upon the reappointment of Steve McClaren as manager. Powell left Derby in March 2017 following the sacking of McClaren. Southend United Powell returned to management on 23 January 2018, taking over at Southend United, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. He is the only permanent Southend United manager to have won his first three matches. After 11 games without a win and with the club in 20th place in the league, on goal difference off the relegation zone, Powell was sacked as manager of Southend United on 26 March 2019. Personal life Powell is a Christian. He is an ambassador for numerous charities and organizations. Career statistics Managerial statistics Honours As a player Charlton Athletic Football League First Division: 1999–2000 West Ham United Football Championship play-off winners: 2004–05 Leicester City Football League One: 2008–09 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 1999–2000 First Division As a manager Charlton Athletic Football League One: 2011–12 Football League One Manager of the Month: November 2011, January 2012, February 2012 League Managers Association League One Manager of the Year: 2011–12 References External links Chris Powell Official Website at officialplayerwebsites.com 1969 births Living people Footballers from Lambeth English footballers England international footballers Association football defenders Crystal Palace F.C. players Aldershot F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players Watford F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players English football managers English Football League managers Leicester City F.C. managers Charlton Athletic F.C. managers Huddersfield Town A.F.C. managers Southend United F.C. managers Derby County F.C. non-playing staff English sports executives and administrators Association football coaches Tottenham Hotspur F.C. non-playing staff Black British sportsmen