Derby County: August 2008 - news archive

Rams rap for AWOL Mears

DerbyDerby have confirmed defender Tyrone Mears will face 'severe discipline' after having an unauthorised trial with French side Marseille.

Forest scotch Rams raid talk

DerbyNottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood has said that the club won't be bringing in Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson.

Rivals set to launch Rams raid

DerbyNottingham Forest are reported to be closing in on a move for Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson ahead of the transfer deadline.

Rams to pay up for Rovers star

DerbyA tribunal has ordered that Derby County could pay Tranmere Rovers up to £725,000 for winger Steve Davies who joined the club in June.

No excuses as winless run continues

DerbyDerby assistant manager Chris Hutchings admitted the Rams' Southampton display was "very poor" as they reached 35 games without a win.

Jewell rules out defender exit

DerbyPaul Jewell has reiterated that he would like to keep Dean Leacock at Pride Park following the retirement of Alan Stubbs.

Winger delighted with Scottish debut

DerbyDerby winger Kris Commons was delighted to have made his Scotland debut in Wednesday night's draw with Northern Ireland.

Defender forced to quit after injury

DerbyDerby have been dealt a blow as centre-half Alan Stubbs has been forced to call time on his career because of knee trouble.

Young Gunner heads for Rams

DerbyArsenal have permitted 18-year-old midfielder Nacer Barazite to leave the club and join Derby on loan until the end of the year.

Jewell denies defender move

DerbyDerby boss Paul Jewell has dismissed speculation that he is about to sell defender Dean Leacock to Preston.

Jewell running out of patience

DerbyDerby boss Paul Jewell has admitted losing patience with his side at half time of the match against Bristol City.

Defender's injury worry

DerbyDerby defender Alan Stubbs will miss the clash with Bristol City and his injury is causing Paul Jewell some concern.

Tough trip for Rams

DerbyDerby's reward for getting past Lincoln City is a trip to Championship rivals Preston North End in the second round of the Carling Cup.

Jewell relieved following victory

DerbyDerby boss Paul Jewell has admitted to being relieved after finally seeing his side gain a victory when beating Lincoln.

Defender to miss Cup clash

DerbyDerby will be without Alan Stubbs for tonight's Carling Cup clash with Lincoln after he picked up a knee injury.

Jewell vows to get it right

DerbyDerby manager Paul Jewell believes he can turn the club around but believes it has to be done quickly to save his job.

Loan man tipped for Rams start

DerbyNew loan signing Andrejs Pereplotkins is believed to be in line for his Derby debut against Doncaster in their Championship opener.

Rams complete double capture

DerbyDerby have completed the captures of Latvian midfielder Andrejs Pereplotkins and Serbian striker Alexsandar Prijovic.

Rams hit back at Foxes claims

DerbyLeicester chairman Milan Mandaric's suggestion they could be re-signing midfielder Robbie Savage has been rubbished by Derby.

Defender leaves but keeper stays

DerbyDerby defender Mo Camara has signed for Blackpool on a one-month loan but Stephen Bywater's move to Tottenham has collapsed.

Savage told to knuckle down

DerbyDerby County manager Paul Jewell has told Robbie Savage he has to 'knuckle down' if he wants to be in his first-team plans.

Rams chase striker

DerbyDerby manager Paul Jewell has suggested he could make Latvian striker Andrey Pereplotkin his next signing.

Davies decision delayed

DerbyDerby County have been told that their meeting with the Professional Game Compensation Committee on August 5 has been cancelled.

Jewell on new keeper hunt

DerbyPaul Jewell has admitted he needs goalkeeper cover for Roy Carroll at Derby following Stephen Bywater's proposed move to Tottenham.