• Derby managed to break the pattern of early exits from the Carling Cup with a win over Stockport thanks to a tap in from captain Michael Johnson. It looks like the boss is happy too!
• Derby have also given up hope of trying to sign striker Freddy Eastwood from Southend.

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• Derby were held to a 0-0 draw against Norwich at home regardless of numerous efforts from Morten Bisgaard, Steve Howard and Inigo Idiakez.

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• Lupoli completes Derby loan move and should be ready for tomorrow’s match against Norwich.

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• Arsenal striker Atruro Lupoli looks set to complete a one-year loan to join his ex-team mate Ryan Smith at Derby and could debut against Norwich this Saturday.
• Matthew Oakley opens up to John May about his turmoil at Southampton and how things are looking up for him at Pride Park.

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Rather than writing match reviews from each game, I’ve decided to just post the occasional link to stories around the Internet about our beloved team, its players (new and old) and whatever else seems appropriate.

So kicking it off, here’s some of the news from the BBC this week.

• Derby get their first win of the 2006/7 season at Hull thanks to a couple of controversial goals courtesy of Matthew Oakley and Tommy Smith.
• Bradford are hoping to keep ex-Derby players Lee Holmes and Nathan Doyle at least for another season.
• Celtic defender Mo Camara has moved to Derby on a 3-year free transfer solidifying our back four even more so.

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