‘It was one of the best weekends of my life.’ A group of Spanish cousins travelled 1,400 miles to watch a League One team they chose to support after playing as them on FIFA – because ‘they liked the badge’. Fernando Batallon, 25, and his relatives became unlikely fans of Derby County after they randomly […]

3 years ago

Knight could be on the move this summer. Burnley want to sign Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight from Derby County, according to reports. Knight, 21, could be on the move this summer after the Rams suffered relegation from the Championship to League One amidst a turbulent period of financial issues. The Ireland midfielder is […]

4 years ago

“It’s a difficult situation but it’s something I’ll think about.” Jason Knight revealed he dreams of playing in the Premier League as the Republic of Ireland prepares to face Armenia in the opening game of the UEFA Nations League. The Derby County midfielder had been linked with a host of top-flight English sides, including Newcastle […]

4 years ago

“He lifts everyone and his energy is infectious.” Wayne Rooney was full of praise for Jason Knight following his impressive display as Derby County beat Blackpool 2-0 at Bloomfield Road on Monday. The Rams boss was in good spirits despite being already relegated from the Championship this season, having been hit with a 21-point deduction […]

4 years ago

‘Now we’ll plan to make sure this club comes back…’ Wayne Rooney was applauded by supporters of Derby County on Monday evening after he and his players stopped to speak to them after the club’s relegation from the Championship was confirmed. A 1-0 defeat for Derby away to QPR coupled with Reading coming back from […]

4 years ago

Good to see them taking the really important stuff so seriously Wayne Rooney has been given a slap on the wrists by the FA after – somewhat bizarrely – they decided it was necessary to investigate his comments about his choice of footwear for a game against Chelsea a whole *16 years* ago. Rooney, a […]

4 years ago