Rotherham sacked Neil Redfearn on Monday morning with the club citing poor results and an aim to stay in the Championship.
Hardly much of a surprise at a struggling club but the news this afternoon that Derby had dismissed Paul Clement was more of a shock.
In 30 games Clement has lost just five and Derby are currently five points off ther top of the table but Clement's effort have not been good enough.
"We are grateful for the contribution Paul has made to the football club, but the time is right to make a change," Chairman Mel Morris said.
"When Paul joined us last year we worked with him to develop a plan for the club which we asked him to embrace.
"It was clear in this plan, which was briefed to supporters, players, sponsors and all our stakeholders last summer that promotion this season was not the primary target.
"The priorities were building on the Derby way and style of football enjoyed in the past two seasons, adding depth and strength to our playing squad and developing and improving player and team performance.
"Sadly, on these measurements, we have not made enough progress and that is why we have decided to part company with Paul."