Derby County: Last News

Wayne Rooney issued a one-word verdict for his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United striker Joe Hugill has joined Burton Albion on loan for the rest of the season and could make his Football League debut in front of the TV cameras on Monday night.

Manchester United have always had a pathway from the academy to first team and this summer's pre-season tour provides a chance for the new generation of youngsters to take the next step in their careers.

Rangers are set to release Tony Weston and several other members of their B team.

Erik ten Hag will be looking to avoid setting a new Manchester United record against Brentford on Wednesday with the club winless in their last three league games.

Aberdeen have been warned that target Jay Idzes won’t be sold on the cheap by Go Ahead Eagles boss Paul Bosvelt - as he’s too vital to their Eredivisie survival bid. Record Sport revealed last week that Aberdeen were ready to make a six figure bid to land the big centre half in the January window.

Aberdeen are considering a six figure swoop for Go Ahead Eagles star Jay Idzes. Pittodrie head of recruitment Darren Mowbray and his analyst team have also put Idzes on red alert for the Dons.

Ben Doak made his Premier League for Liverpool as a late substitute during their 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Ben Doak produced a scintillating showing on his first start for Scotland under-21s.

Manchester City U21s boss Brian Barry-Murphy hailed Portuguese sensation Carlos Borges as his brace helped seal a brilliant victory for the Blues away at Derby County.

League One outfit Accrington Stanley managed to miss two penalties in the space of two minutes as they shipped three to Derby on Saturday. Derby had struck earlier doors, but when Max Bird fouled Shaun Whalley, Accrington were handed a golden opportunity to get back into the game.

Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney raised an eyebrow or two when he took up the manager's job at D.C. United earlier this year.

Premier League footballer who competed for Nigeria at the World Cup used to have an unusual dress sense and often went missing to work on his job as a preacher, a former teammate has claimed.Taribo West won over 40 caps for Nigeria and competed at the highest level at the 1998 and 2002 world cups, as well as playing for Italian giants Inter and AC Milan.Towards the end of his time in Italy, the rock-solid defender made a surprise loan move to Derby County, who were competing at the lower end of the Premier League at the time.READ MORE: Chris Kamara says he 'feels like a fraud' and 'should have bowed out' after diagnosisWhile at the East Midlands club, he played alongside forward Malcom Christie, who paved his own unusual route to the top after starting out stacking shelves and playing non-league football.Speaking on the Under The Cosh podcast, Christie shared his story, and revealed his teammates’ shock at the Nigerian’s unusual side-hustle as a preacher in Italy, and questioned West’s fashion sense.“He [West] ended up in our dressing room, I don’t know how,” he laughed. “What is it, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Derby County?“Totally, totally random.

Kelle Roos has taken the Aberdeen goalie gloves off Joe Lewis but insists the former Dons captain remains one of the most important voices in the Pittodrie dressing room.

Blackburn Rovers and Derby County midfielder will likely have to concern himself with the price of an icy cold beer if he is to keep the punters happy at Macclesfield FC. However, his naivety when it comes to one of the most important match day purchases is not fuelled by a dislike of alcohol.Savage has previously recounted his early football days when he used to consume several large tipples of wine the night before a big match.

Manchester City will host Chelsea in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round draw. The Premier League's big six would all have been hoping to avoid each other in the draw, which was conducted live on Sky Sports after Newcastle United overcame Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. But among a clutch of ties between top-flight teams, City vs Chelsea stands out as the undoubted tie of the round.

Former Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire has been suspended by Lincoln City after being hit with FA charges relating to a breach of betting rules.

One of Greater Manchester's most well-known businessmen has helped invest £1.2m in a start-up founded by a former rugby league star and his wife.

Premier League season.It is indeed a momentous landmark. From the scrappy Divison One, the English game has evolved and modernised into what’s considered the best league in the world now.

Ian Evatt believes today's opponents Ipswich Town 'have to be favourites' for the League One title this season owing to the financial muscle the Tractor Boys have but believes they will not be the only ones with realistic promotion hopes this campaign.

Wayne Rooney has a 'Coleen release clause' included in his DC United contract after being appointed as manager of the MLS side, it is claimed.The former Manchester United and England striker was confirmed as the club's new manager on Tuesday, returning to the club where he scored 25 goals during an 18-month spell. Unlike during his stint in the USA as a player, Rooney is not expected to be joined by his wife Coleen and their four children, who are understood to be staying in the UK.Coleen has given Rooney her blessing for him to return to the USA, but The Mirror report a special clause has been included in his deal.READ MORE: World Cup of Pundits: Vote for ultimate footy expert as Roy Keane aims to defend titleThe clause means DC United will not stand in Rooney's way if a Premier League job becomes available and he will be allowed to speak to clubs in the English top flight.A source told The Mirror: “Wayne planned summer with the family after leaving Derby County.