Tag Archives: Lee Croft

Rams Bounce Back to Beat Sky Blues

Derby County 2 – Coventry City 1 Derby came in to Friday’s game in a run of dismal form: as if 3 straight defeats were not bad enough, the Rams became the first unfortunate victims to fall to Roy Keane’s much-maligned Ipswich Town.  Despite the recent lack of success, Derby fans had some optimism in [...]
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It’s a Hoot! As Rams Beat Owls

Derby County 3 Sheffield Wednesday 0 Sheffield Wednesday probably fancied their chances upon their visit to Pride Park; the Rams had only managed to muster up three points from the previous six games, a run of form that can only be described as abysmal. Football however is an unpredictable game and despite capitulating midweek at [...]
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Tykes Victorious As Rams Fall Agian

Derby County 2 Barnsley 3 Derby came into this game off the back of two disappointing defeats; a home game against bottom of the table Barnsley should have been the perfect antidote.  Instead the Rams found themselves struggling to contain this supposedly weaker opposition. The game started brightly for the Rams, as the momentum of [...]
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Blades cut Rams down to size

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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Derby lose out to Forest in feisty encounter

Nottingham Forest 3 Derby County 2 There are few matches in the modern game that are anticipated with such intensity by the fans as the East Midland’s Derby.  This encounter was no exception. The game got off to an electric start, unfortunately for the Rams it was more of an electric shock.  With in a [...]
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Rams Start Strongly Against the Posh

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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