If there is one thing that is coming to characterise this Derby squad, it is players stepping up in the hour of need.

If anyone needed evidence of why John Eustace’s “we don’t get too high or too low” mantra matters, here it was.

Forget jelly and ice cream, forget the cake, Blackburn Rovers had more corners than a Müller factory at their 150 th  birthday party. Among the esteemed guests, Colin Hendrie, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Tony Mowbray and David Dunn. An array of cultured footballing folk, invited back to Ewood Park.   But less welcome returns were made by John Eustace, and the band of former Blackburn players within his Derby side, whose job it was to sour the occasion. And that they did, surely sh

Lars-Jørgen Salvesen celebrates in front of the south stand after the final whistle (Photo: Joe Egerton). In the soggy conditions, it always felt as though someone was going to slip up.   When Ivor Pandur did, under pressure from Andi Weimann, enter Lars-Jørgen Salvesen. He’d only been on the pitch a matter of seconds, but the Norwegian composed himself quickly.   First a deft clip with his right boot. A second to breathe.   Then, as he lifted the ball over Pandur with his le

Match report and analysis as Carlton Morris hits a hat-trick in Derby County's 3-1 EFL Championship victory at Sheffield United.

Match report and analysis with quotes from John Eustace following Derby County's 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in the EFL Championship.

There is a reason Sondre Langås fits in so well at Derby: he’s a Rolls-Royce.   Back after months out with a torn meniscus, the Norwegian defender’s impact was transformative; allowing The Rams to switch to a 3-4-3 as they secured a first home win of the season against fellow strugglers Norwich.

Outplayed. Outbattled. Outclassed.   This was not against a high-flier such as Stoke or Coventry – Derby were more competitive against them.   This was Oxford. The first of four fellow-bottom-six sides The Rams will play before the November international break. A side, like Derby, who were yet to win at home this season.   Any green shoots from The Rams three consecutive draws were trampled by Rowett’s U’s – perhaps they lacked the steel of injured captain Lewis Travis?   Des

Archie Brown is a football journalist and content creator. You can follow him on Instagram , TikTok and X . Transfers. They are, for many fans, among the most exciting parts of football. And it's fair to say that there have been a fair few at Pride Park in recent times. Here, Archie Brown brings you seven former Rams you probably forgot about. 1.      Ikechi Anya   Joining in August 2016 from Watford in a deal believed to be worth around £4m, the versatile Scotland Internati

Match report and analysis with quotes from John Eustace and Will Still following the 1-1 EFL Championship draw between Derby County and Southampton.

In his programme notes, John Eustace wrote: “Nathan Jones’ sides are notoriously difficult to play against.”   Isn’t that the truth?  ...

Lewis O’Brien crunched into a challenge on Ebou Adams, proceeding to get most of the midfielder, and, crucially, none of the ball. How’s that for a welcome to Wrexham?

“Nowhere near good enough” and then “great”.  It was a game of two halves (and Derby formations) according to John Eustace, as his side fell to defeat at home to Preston.

A bird of prey swooped down and dropped a dead pigeon on the pitch: that was the turning point.   If you are expecting a metaphor about...

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

Match report and analysis from Derby County's 2-1 loss at Burnley in the Carabao Cup second round.

Full-time scenes at Pride Park (Photo: Jack Bryan) Three games, three chances, three goals. If there has been one positive for Derby to...

Match report and analysis of Derby County's EFL Championship 3-5 defeat at home to Coventry City.

Joe Egerton reports as Derby County snatch a late equaliser and overcome West Brom on penalties to reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Match report and analysis of Derby County's EFL Championship 3-1 defeat at Stoke City.