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Blades cut Rams down to size

By dennisdcfc | Published: Sunday 13 September, 2009
Derby County 0 – Sheffield United 1 Derby fans entered the international break downbeat following the 3-2  defeat to local rivals Nottingham Forest and the disconcerting aftermath to which both sides have been duly fined.  Following a relatively comfortable start to the season, including a number of relegation candidates, Derby faced their sternest test of [...]
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Pilgrims Unhappy on their Travels

By dennisdcfc | Published: Sunday 23 August, 2009
Derby County 2 – Plymouth Argyle 1 Following on from the much-needed clean sheet at Blackpool, Derby hosted Plymouth at Pride Park, a side who had failed to beat the Rams in their previous 6 attempts.  With the return of key players Commons and Hulse, the outlook for Derby was bright.  However, concerns about the [...]
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Cupset as Millers Shock Rams

By dennisdcfc | Published: Monday 17 August, 2009
Rotherham United 2 – Derby County 1 The Carling Cup was good to Derby County fans last season.  The impressive victory against Premier League Stoke and first leg triumph over Manchester United, the then European Champions, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the football calendar.  Nigel Clough recognised this and assured Derby County fans [...]
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Rams Start Strongly Against the Posh

By dennisdcfc | Published: Monday 17 August, 2009
Derby County 2 – Peterborough United 1 Derby’s season opener witnessed what the media labelled the battle of the ‘greats’, Clough Jnr vs. Ferguson Jnr.  Both promising young managers, burdened with the baggage of their fathers managerial success; the opening game of the season was the ideal opportunity to improve their standing.  Clough was notably [...]
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