Spring is in the air, and there’s a spring in Derby’s step too.   That’s now four straight Championship home wins for the first time since February 2021 for Derby, and the 1-0 victory over Birmingham City seemed sweeter than most for John Eustace.   At Thursday’s Fan’s Forum  he revealed a liking for Oasis songs. While the former Blues boss won’t look back in anger , he did find time to take subtle swipe at the Birmingham owners. Knighthead cited their desire for a ‘no fear’

"When I see Matt Clarke on the left wing, I have a bloody heart attack!” John Eustace joked to me in his post-match press conference.   But potential palpitations aside, Eustace was clearly delighted as his side got their third straight home win in a game full of heart. The Rams also broke a second hoodoo in as many weeks by winning a game with the majority of the ball (55 per cent possession) to move within three points of the top six. South American football expert Tim Vick

Whether it was the tussle between Adam Forshaw and Sam Szmodics, or when Rams captain Lewis Travis “let himself down” with what John Eustace called a “ridiculous” yellow card, their reacquaintance with Blackburn was inevitably fiery.   For Ben Brereton Díaz, Dion Sanderson, Sam Szmodics and chiefly former Rovers skipper Travis, it was akin to welcoming your dysfunctional, now-disowned family to your new abode. Even with some their favourite sons back in their corner, the same

Derby County Head Coach John Eustace marked a year at the helm with a Valentine's Day victory over Swansea City which had all the hallmarks of the side he has developed. With defensive resilience, swift transitions, and deadly dead balls, this was a fitting way to mark a year which has seen him transform The Rams' fortunes.

When Lewis Travis unceremoniously headed the ball into his own net after eight minutes, you got the feeling it would be one of those days for Derby.   When The Rams skipper was given his marching orders in a fiery period of second half stoppage time, that feeling proved correct.   After the euphoric high of the 5-0 win at Bristol City, this unfortunate afternoon brought the Pride Park faithful back down to Earth. The play-off chase is on, but home form remains the barrier.  

If Sky Sports’ chosen camera angle hadn’t already given you vertigo, checking the Championship table will.   Derby County are up to sixth in the second tier after blowing away Bristol City.   First to play this weekend, it may well be short-lived. For now, though, The Rams lead a chasing pack that is more congested than Bristol’s roads: City’s Sinclair Armstrong and Neto Borges both missed the start of the warm-ups due to the gridlock.   But there was no such problem on the p

Match report and analysis following Derby County's 2-1 defeat at Leicester City in the EFL Championship. Plus the 4-4-2 and the potential arrival of Oscar Fraulo.

Match Report and Analysis as Derby County draw 2-2 at Ipswich Town in the EFL Championship following a last-gasp penalty.