As we near the end of 2009 it’s time to reflect on the year and the trials and tribulations that have affected Derby County.
The year started with lots of positivity, Nigel Clough took over as manager in early January and installed a fresh approach to all aspects of running the club.
On the pitch the Rams [...]

Derby County’s impressive home form came down to earth with a bump as Doncaster Rovers stole all three points at Pride Park.
The Rams had been unbeaten at home since early November and were on a 4 game unbeaten streak before Rovers arrived at Pride Park, but the visitors deserved their victory as the home side [...]

Birthday boy Chris Porter returned from nine months of injury hell to score Derby’s only goal at Vicarage Road and extend the Rams unbeaten record to 4 games.
It’s been a good fortnight for Derby as they finally begin to look like a team capable of challenging in this division. Victories over Reading and Watford have [...]

Goals from Paul Dickov and a last second equaliser from DJ Campbell grabbed Derby a point in a game they thought had slipped out of their grasp.
The Rams went into the game on the back of five straight home wins but will be happy with the point against high-flying West Bromwich Albion. Nigel Clough’s men [...]