Derby County: October 2008 - news archive

Derby are hoping loan starlet Nacer Barazite could return from a knee injury in time for Sunday's derby clash with Nottingham Forest.

Reported Derby target Keith Fahey has confirmed he would like to move from St Patrick's Athletic and play his football elsewhere.

Paul Jewell believes the Rams put in their best performance under his stewardship in the victory over Norwich on Tuesday night.

Derby boss Paul Jewell will give Martin Albrechtsen a late fitness test ahead of tonight's Championship clash with Norwich.

Derby could be boosted by the return of defender Martin Albrechtsen for the home clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Derby have been boosted by the news loan man Nacer Barazite's knee injury picked up at Blackpool is not as serious as first thought.

Paul Jewell's position as Derby boss was never under threat during their poor start to the season, according to chairman Andy Appleby.

Derby boss Paul Jewell says Nacer Barazite will have a scan on his injured knee before they know the full extent of the damage.

Derby County chairman Andy Appleby insists the credit crunch will not affect the Rams as much as some other foreign-owned clubs.

Derby striker Steve Davies is reportedly facing several weeks out after fracturing his eye socket in the Rams' win over Plymouth.

Paul Jewell is waiting for six players to return from international duty before naming his Derby side to face Plymouth on Saturday.

Derby boss Paul Jewell is hoping the international break will not have had a detrimental effect on his side.

Derby boss Paul Jewell says the injury to Stephen Pearson is particularly cruel as he was just starting to find his feet in the side.

Derby boss Paul Jewell has been handed another blow on the injury front as Stephen Pearson is out for up to four months.

Derby defender Claude Davis believes his nightmare with injuries is over after he made a triumphant return to the Jamaica side.

Tony Pulis insists central defender Ryan Shawcross will be staying with Stoke despite being linked with a loan switch to Derby County.

Derby County face the prospect of squaring up against Plymouth Argyle in their next Championship match with no recognised centre-halves.

Blackpool have agreed to extend their loan deal with Derby full-back Mo Camara into a third and final month.

Derby manager Paul Jewell wants to sign Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross on loan but admits the deal may struggle to go through.

Derby defender Martin Albrechtsen is to take advantage of the two-week international break and undergo a hernia operation.

Derby defender Martin Albrechtsen may take advantage of a hamstring injury to have a groin operation during the international break.

Martin Albrechtsen is set to be replaced by Lewin Nyatanga for Derby's trip to Norwich after he limped off against Birmingham.

Robbie Savage has vowed to use his loan spell at Brighton to show Derby boss Paul Jewell he is still worth a place in his team.

Derby extended their unbeaten run of games with a late equaliser against Birmingham on Tuesday to the delight of Paul Jewell.