2013–14 Derby County F.C. season explained

Club:Derby County
Season:2013–14
Manager:Nigel Clough
(until 28 September)
Steve McClaren
(from 30 September)
Chairman:Andy Appleby
Stadium:iPro Stadium
League:Championship
League Result:3rd
League2:Play-offs
League2 Result:Final
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Third round
Cup3:Jack Stamps Trophy
Cup3 Result:Craig Bryson
League Topscorer:Chris Martin (22)
(including play-offs)
Season Topscorer:Chris Martin (25)
(including play-offs)
Highest Attendance:33,004 vs. Nottingham Forest, 22 March 2014
Lowest Attendance:18,578 vs. Brentford,
27 August 2013, League Cup
Average Attendance:24,933 (not including play-offs)
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Prevseason:2012–13
Nextseason:2014–15

The 2013–14 season was the 108th season in the Football League and 115th season overall of association football played by Derby County F.C., an English football club based in Derby, Derbyshire.[1] [2] Their tenth-place finish in the 2012–13 season meant it was their sixth consecutive season in the second tier, and their 46th overall.[3]

Overview

Derby County played their league games in the Championship in the 2013–14 season,[4] the fixtures were announced on 19 June 2013.[5] The season began on 3 August 2013 and the regular season concluded on 3 May 2014. The season was extended because Derby competed in the play-offs which meant the season ended on 24 May 2014 in the 2013–14 play-off final.

Derby entered the League Cup in the first round, the draw for this was announced on 17 June 2014.[6] They were drawn against Oldham away who they beat 1–0.[7] In the second round they faced Brentford F.C., who they defeated 5–0.[8] The team were out of the competition after losing 2–1 to Leicester City in the third round.[9]

Derby entered the FA Cup at the third round stage. In the draw, they were picked to play Premier League side Chelsea at home

Pre-season

In early April 2013, it was confirmed by the club that ten youth team players had signed professional terms with Derby County.[10] After completing two-year scholarships; goalkeeper Ross Etheridge, defenders Dylan Hayes, Sam Berry and Josh Lelan, midfielders Rhys Sharpe, Niall Dawkins, Andy Dales, Ayrton Wassall and attacker Adam Wixted were all given deals. First year scholar defender Jamie Hanson; who featured in matchday squads for the first team in the second half of the previous season was also offered terms. Nigel Clough also admitted interested in Blackpool's out of contract defender Alex Baptiste but dismissed interest in Motherwell's Jamaican international winger Chris Humphrey.[11] Birmingham City winger Chris Burke,[12] Burnley goalkeeper Lee Grant[13] and Norwich City striker James Vaughan,[14] the latter two who had previously played for the Rams, were also speculated as possible transfer targets.

Ahead of Derby's final League game of the previous season it was announced that veteran Welsh defender Gareth Roberts would be released in the summer after the expiration of his contract.[15] Grant became the first signing of the summer, rejoining Derby on a three-year contract six years after he was released.[16] Nigel Clough stated that Grant was signed as the new first choice goalkeeper, with Saul Deeney and Mats Mørch being second and third choice respectively, with Mørch set to feature for the under-21 side. Frank Fielding and Adam Legzdins were made available for transfer, whilst Ross Atkins was reported to be joining fellow Derbyshire outfit Alfreton Town on loan.[17] Defenders Tom Naylor and James O'Connor, midfielder James Bailey and strikers Theo Robinson and Nathan Tyson were made available for transfer.[18] Former loan player Chris Martin joined the club on a free transfer from Norwich City on a two-year contract.[19] Midfielder Ben Davies extended his contract by a year.[20] Contract talks were also underway with midfielder Craig Bryson, however Clough had fears that right-back John Brayford would join a Premier League club.[21]

Towards the end of May, Derby released their retained list where Roberts' departure was confirmed, but Ross Atkins, Saul Deeney, Conor Doyle and Michael Hoganson were all give new one-year deals, with Atkins and Doyle being made available for loan.[22] Bryson's contract talks ended with the Scotsman signing a new three-year contract.[23] Derby had bid for Dundee United striker Johnny Russell with a bid being rejected in late May,[24] however an improved offer of £750,000[25] was accepted in early June,[26] with the player joining Derby on a four-year contract.[27]

On 17 June, the first round draw of the League Cup was made, with Derby drawing League One outfit Oldham Athletic away.[28] In mid-June, Derby accepted a fee for transfer-listed goalkeeper Frank Fielding from Bristol City of League One,[29] a move which was confirmed a week later for a fee of around £200,000.[30] At the end of the month, Wigan Athletic had a bid of £1m for John Brayford turned down.[31] Two long-speculated transfers were confirmed at the start of July, with goalkeeper Ross Atkins joining Alfreton Town on loan[32] and former loanee Craig Forsyth rejoins the club from Watford on a three-year contract for a reported fee of £150,000.[33]

As the players reported back from the post-season break, the club confirmed that ex-Watford midfielder John Eustace,[34] a player who had a previous loan spell at the Rams in 2009 and American college winger Marcus Selandy-Defour had before joined the club on trials.[35] Conor Doyle, a player who struggled to break into the Derby team was linked with Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids for a six-month loan,[36] however the MLS rules on player registrations complicated the move.[37] He later joined D.C. United on a loan until the start of December, when a buying option for D.C. lapses.[38] Derby won their first pre-season game at Irish-based Bohemians 6–1 through a brace from Johnny Russell, with returning loanee Callum Ball, Ben Davies, Paul Coutts and Conor Sammon netting the other four in the second half. They then took on Port Vale with a "weaker" starting lineup according to Clough. Despite this, they took the lead in the second minute with a Michael Jacobs penalty. Vale scored three goals without reply in 30 minutes. Michael Hoganson and Jeff Hendrick both scored early in the second half to level the score, with Russell and Craig Forsyth scoring late in half to ensure a 5–3 Derby win. Derby kept their 100% pre-season record going with a 2–0 win at Bristol Rovers through goals from Jamie Ward and Russell, his fourth goal in three pre-season games. A Derby XI then beat non-league Buxton 4–1, with transfer-listed Theo Robinson scoring a hattrick. The following day, Selandy-Defour completed his trial and returned to America.[39] On 23 July, Derby beat Burton Albion 2–0 with goals from Chris Martin and Conor Sammon. The following day, Eustace signed a one-year deal with the club.[40] [41] On 25 July, a £1.5 million bid from Premier League newcomers Cardiff City was accepted for right-back John Brayford, with move being completed the following day.[42] Derby were denied a 100% pre-season record, after losing 2–0 at home in their final pre-season friendly to West Bromwich Albion. Tottenham Hotspur right-back Adam Smith joined the club on a season-long loan deal on 29 July.[43] Striker Callum Ball joined League Two outfit Torquay United on a two-month youth loan.[44]

August

A day before the fixture release day of 19 June, it was announced that Derby County would start their season with a match against Blackburn Rovers at Pride Park, as part of the Football League's 125th anniversary.[45] Derby took the lead through a 43rd-minute penalty form debutant Johnny Russell after a handball from Alex Marrow, Leon Best scored a late equaliser on 89 minutes. In the first League Cup match of the season against Oldham, Derby made six changes from the previous league match and booked their place into the 2nd round for the first time in five years through a Michael Jacobs 20th-minute goal. Two days later in the second round draw, Derby draw another League One side; Brentford at home with the game being played in late August.[46] Derby wouldn't have to wait long for their first league, as they won at Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 in a come from behind win with a Chris Martin double, trumping a Leonardo Ulloa opener. Out of favour defender Tom Naylor joined League Two newcomers Newport County on loan until early January 2014.[47] Transfer listed striker Theo Robinson let the club to join Doncaster Rovers for a fee of £150,000.[48] Meanwhile, young Norwegian goalkeeper Mats Mørch joined Burton Albion on a months loan.[49] Derby lost 1–0 at home to rivals Leicester City after a Lee Grant own goal. In late August, it was reported that out of favour defender James O'Connor was training with Bristol City of League One with the view of a permanent transfer.[50] Derby however, won consecutive away games, after beating Yeovil Town 3–0 in the first meeting between the clubs through late first half goals from Johnny Russell and Craig Bryson, with Chris Martin rounding out the scoring on 58 minutes. Derby then scored a comfortable passage into the third round of the League Cup with goals from Chris Martin, Conor Sammon and Will Hughes in the first half and Sammon and Martin again in the second half to complete a 5–0 win. Derby then drew Leicester City away for the third round. However, the club's disappointing home league form continued with Derby's August programme finishing with a 3–0 defeat to Burnley through first half Danny Ings and Sam Vokes, with Johnny Russell having a penalty saved by Tom Heaton halfway through the second half, with Jason Shackell finishing the scoring for the visitors on 74 minutes. Derby ended the month 14th in the table on 7 points. Hendrick missed the game with after picking up chipped ankle bone injury in the Yeovil, with a scan revealing damage worse than expected[51] and was later ruled out for 12 weeks.[52]

September

On transfer deadline day, two of Derby's transfer listed players left the club, with James O'Connor on loan deal until 13 January with Bristol City, with a view to a permanent transfer.[53] Nathan Tyson joined Blackpool on a free transfer.[54] After the international break, Derby returned to league action with a visit to Millwall and with a 5–1 win, Derby won their opening three away league games for the first time in 101 years and it was also the first time they won on road for three games in succession since February 2004, Craig Bryson scored his first career hattrick in the game which was also Derby's first league hattrick by a player since Paul Simpson in April 1996. Jake Buxton opening the scoring, with Shane Lowry being sent off for serious foul play at 2–0, Martyn Waghorn got Millwall's goal to make it 3–1, Mason Bennett scored his first league goal late on to complete the scoring. Derby's winning run on the road ended three days later after a 2–2 draw at basement side Bolton Wanderers, with Alex Baptiste and Chris Eagles first half goals being sandwiched by a Johnny Russell brace.

Transfers

Last updated: 30 January 2014

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Players transferred in
DatePos.NamePrevious ClubFeeRef.
1 July 2013GK Lee Grant BurnleyFree
1 July 2013FW Chris Martin Norwich CityFree
1 July 2013FW Johnny Russell Dundee United£750,000
1 July 2013DF Craig Forsyth Watford£150,000
24 July 2013MF John Eustace WatfordFree
9 November 2013MF Kalifa Cissé New England RevolutionFree
27 February 2014MF Lee Naylor Accrington StanleyFree[55]
Players transferred out
DatePos.NameToFeeRef.
30 June 2013DF Gareth RobertsBuryFree[56]
30 June 2013GK Frank Fielding£200,000
14 July 2012DF Luke Adams Wellington PhoenixFree[57]
26 July 2012DF John Brayford Cardiff City£1.5 million
15 August 2013FW Theo Robinson Doncaster Rovers£150,000
2 September 2013FW Nathan Tyson BlackpoolFree
Players loaned in
Date fromPos.NameFromDate toRef.
29 July 2013DF Adam Smith Tottenham HotspurSeason-long1[58]
30 September 2013DF Zak Whitbread31 December 2013
18 October 2013FW Simon Dawkins18 January 2014
22 October 2013FW Andre WisdomSeason-long
28 November 2013DF Michael Keane2 January 2014[59]
3 January 2014FW Patrick BamfordSeason-long[60]
30 January 2014MF George ThorneSeason-long[61]
Players loaned out
Date fromPos.NameToDate toRef.
1 July 2013GK Ross AtkinsSeason-long
18 July 2013FW Conor Doyle1 December 2013
1 August 2013FW Callum Ball7 October 2013
12 August 2013DF Tom NaylorEarly January 2014
17 August 2013GK Mats Mørch14 September 2013
2 September 2013DF James O'Connor13 January 2014
11 November 2013MF Michael Jacobs2 January 2014[62]
12 November 2013DF Kieron Freeman24 December 2014[63]
28 November 2013FW Callum Ball2 January 2014[64]

First team squad

No.NameNationalityDate of Birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Lee GrantMay 24, 2014 Burnley201320161320
13Saul DeeneyMay 24, 2014Unattached2009201430
24Mats MørchMay 24, 2014Trainee201200
26Adam LegzdinsMay 24, 2014 Burton Albion20112014370
Defenders
2Adam SmithMay 24, 2014 Tottenham Hotspur20132014100
3Craig ForsythMay 24, 2014 Watford20132016632
5Shaun BarkerMay 24, 2014 Blackpool200920151056
6Richard KeoghMay 24, 2014 Coventry City20122015966
12Lee NaylorMay 24, 2014Unattached2014201440
15Mark O'BrienMay 24, 2014Trainee20092015350
17Kieron FreemanMay 24, 2014 Nottingham Forest20122016270
21Valentin GjokajMay 24, 2014Unattached2012201460
23Michael HogansonMay 24, 2014Unattached2012201440
25Jake BuxtonMay 24, 2014 Burton Albion2009201513210
27Zak WhitbreadMay 24, 2014 Leicester City2013201441
33Andre WisdomMay 24, 2014 Liverpool20132014380
38Michael KeaneMay 24, 2014 Manchester United2013201480
Tom NaylorMay 24, 2014 Mansfield Town20122015100
James O'ConnorMay 24, 2014 Doncaster Rovers20122014231
Midfielders
4Craig BrysonMay 24, 2014 Kilmarnock2011201613427
7Paul CouttsMay 24, 2014 Preston North End20122015582
8Jeff HendrickMay 24, 2014Trainee2010201512915
12Michael JacobsMay 24, 2014 Northampton Town20122015473
14John EustaceMay 24, 2014Unattached20132014482
16Ben DaviesMay 24, 2014 Notts County20112014827
19Will HughesMay 24, 2014Trainee20112016897
30James BaileyMay 24, 2014 Crewe Alexandra20102014641
34Kalifa CisseMay 24, 2014Unattached2013201430
34George ThorneMay 24, 2014 West Bromwich Albion20142014122
Forwards
9Chris MartinMay 24, 2014 Norwich City201320156427
10Jamie WardMay 24, 2014 Sheffield United2011201412028
11Johnny RussellMay 24, 2014 Dundee United20132017439
18Conor SammonMay 24, 2014 Wigan Athletic201220168913
20Mason BennettMay 24, 2014Trainee20112016322
22Callum BallMay 24, 2014Trainee20102014313
32Simon DawkinsMay 24, 2014 Tottenham Hotspur20132016304
35Patrick BamfordMay 24, 2014 Chelsea20142014238
Conor DoyleMay 24, 2014 Creighton Bluejays20102014230

League table

See main article: 2013–14 Football League Championship.

Results

WinDrawLoss

Football League Championship

Championship play-offs

FA Cup

See main article: 2013–14 FA Cup.

Football League Cup

See main article: 2013–14 Football League Cup.

Squad statistics

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Top scorers

width=60Placewidth=60Positionwidth=150Nationwidth=60Numberwidth=150Namewidth=80Championshipwidth=80FA Cupwidth=80League Cupwidth=80Play-offswidth=80Total
1FW9Chris Martin2003225
2MF4Craig Bryson1600016
3FW11Johnny Russell90009
4FW35Patrick Bamford80008
5FW10Jamie Ward70007
6MF19Will Hughes30115
=DF8Jeff Hendrick40015
8FW18Conor Sammon20204
=FW32Simon Dawkins40004
10DF25Jake Buxton20002
=MF34George Thorne10012
=DF3Craig Forsyth20002
13FW20Mason Bennett10001
=DF27Zak Whitbread10001
=DF6Richard Keogh10001
=MF14John Eustace10001
=MF12Michael Jacobs00101
Own Goals 20013
TOTALS8407697

Disciplinary record

NumberNationPositionNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupPlay-offsTotal
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14MFJohn Eustace100100000110
19MFWill Hughes5010100070
3DFCraig Forsyth90000010100
33DFAndre Wisdom5000000050
9FWChris Martin8100100091
7MFPaul Coutts3000000030
1GKLee Grant3000000030
17DFKieron Freeman2000100030
6DFRichard Keogh2100000021
2DFAdam Smith2000000020
4MFCraig Bryson6000000060
16MFBen Davies1000000010
8MFJeff Hendrick1000001020
18FWConor Sammon1000001020
10FWJamie Ward3000001040
34MFKalifa Cisse1000000010
25DFJake Buxton3000000030
32FWSimon Dawkins2000000020
11FWJohnny Russell1000000010
34MFGeorge Thorne4000001050
35FWPatrick Bamford2000000020
12MFMichael Jacobs0000100010
27DFZak Whitbread1000000010
TOTALS752204050862

Under-21s

Results

WinDrawLoss

U21 Premier League Cup

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: The History of Derby County . 13 June 2014 . Derby County F.C..
  3. News: 2012–13 Last Day of Season . BBC Sport . 13 June 2014.
  4. Web site: 2013/14 divisional line-up . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140301034917/http://www.football-league.co.uk/latestnews/20130528/201314-divisional-line-up_2293301_3177322 . 1 March 2014 . 13 June 2014 . The Football League.
  5. Web site: Championship fixtures 2013/14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130623021430/http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20130619/key-championship-fixtures-201314_2293322_3205327 . 23 June 2013 . 13 June 2014 . The Football League.
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  7. Web site: Oldham Athletic 0–1 Derby County – Match Report . dead . https://archive.today/20140615091433/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3629998 . 15 June 2014 . 13 June 2014 . Derby County F.C..
  8. Web site: Derby County 5–0 Brentford – Match Report . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213153/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3662855 . 23 September 2015 . 13 June 2014 . Derby County F.C..
  9. Web site: Leicester 2 Derby 1 – Match Report . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014425/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3668133 . 5 March 2016 . 13 June 2014 . Derby County F.C..
  10. Web site: 6 April 2013 . Rams Hand Professional Deals To Ten . Derby County.
  11. News: 10 April 2013 . Rams keep a close eye on Blackpool's Baptiste . Derby Telegraph .
  12. News: 2 May 2013 . Rams linked with move for Blues winger . Derby Telegraph . dead . https://archive.today/20130616045816/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-linked-Birmingham-winger/story-18870471-detail/story.html . 16 June 2013.
  13. News: 2 May 2013 . Burnley face Ram raid for keeper Grant . Lancashire Telegraph .
  14. News: 1 May 2013 . Striker James Vaughan on Derby County's wanted list . Derby Telegraph .
  15. News: 2 May 2013 . Gareth Roberts: Derby County release veteran left-back . BBC Sport .
  16. Web site: 7 May 2013 . Derby To Re-Sign Grant . Derby County.
  17. News: 8 May 2013 . Rams will listen to offers for Fielding and Legzdins . Derby Telegraph . dead . 13 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924002512/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-listen-offers-Fielding-Legzdins/story-18914541-detail/story.html . 24 September 2015.
  18. News: 9 May 2013 . Tyson, Fielding and Robinson available . Derby Telegraph . 13 May 2013 . 18 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518191342/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Tyson-Fielding-Robinson-available/story-18924983-detail/story.html . dead .
  19. News: 9 May 2013 . Striker Martin signs two-year Derby County deal . Derby Telegraph . 13 May 2013 . 27 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130527232600/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Striker-Martin-signs-year-Derby-County-deal/story-18924972-detail/story.html . dead .
  20. News: 10 May 2013 . Davies signs new one-year deal with Rams . Derby Telegraph . dead . 13 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140513010529/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Davies-signs-new-year-deal-Rams/story-18948666-detail/story.html . 13 May 2014.
  21. News: 13 May 2013 . Derby County: Nigel Clough fears John Brayford could leave . BBC Sport website .
  22. News: 22 May 2013 . New deals for quartet as Rams confirm their retained list . Derby Telegraph .
  23. News: 25 May 2013 . Derby County: Craig Bryson agrees new three-year deal . BBC Sport .
  24. News: 28 May 2013 . Dundee United plan to cash in on Johnny Russell . BBC Sport .
  25. News: 10 June 2013 . Johnny Russell: Derby County sign Dundee United striker . BBC Sport .
  26. News: 5 June 2013 . Rams agree fee for Scottish striker Russell . Derby Telegraph . dead . 5 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060948/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-agree-fee-striker-Russell/story-19193621-detail/story.html . 21 September 2013.
  27. Web site: 10 June 2013 . Derby Land Top Target Russell . Derby County.
  28. News: 17 June 2013 . Rams away to Oldham, Burton at Blades again . Derby Telegraph . dead . 17 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130622055853/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-away-Oldham-Burton-Blades/story-19307785-detail/story.html . 22 June 2013.
  29. News: 19 June 2013 . Frank Fielding: Bristol City agree fee for Derby County keeper . Derby Telegraph .
  30. News: 26 June 2013 . Fielding Completes Bristol City Switch . Derby County F.C. .
  31. News: 26 June 2013 . John Brayford: Wigan bid rejected by Derby County . BBC Sport .
  32. News: 1 July 2013 . Alfreton sign Derby keeper Atkins . BBC Sport .
  33. News: 1 July 2013 . Craig Forsyth joins Derby County from Watford . BBC Sport .
  34. Web site: 2 July 2013 . Eustace Training With Derby . Derby County.
  35. News: 12 July 2013 . Rams give trial to young American winger Marcus Selandy-Defour . Derby Telegraph . dead . 13 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130715061558/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-trial-young-American-winger-Marcus-Selandy/story-19501677-detail/story.html . 15 July 2013.
  36. News: 3 July 2013 . MLS loan spell could be on the cards for Conor Doyle . Derby Telegraph . dead . 13 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130705204634/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/MLS-loan-spell-cards-Conor-Doyle/story-19454548-detail/story.html#ixzz2Xxl1muQc . 5 July 2013.
  37. Web site: 8 July 2013 . Derby County forward Conor Doyle may be an option for second half of the season . Colorado Rapids . 13 July 2013 . 13 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140513011733/http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2013/07/derby-county-forward-conor-doyle-may-be-option-second-half-season . dead .
  38. Web site: 18 July 2013 . D.C. United acquires Conor Doyle . D.C. United . 18 July 2013 . 22 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130722022746/http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/07/dc-united-acquires-conor-doyle . dead .
  39. News: 22 July 2013 . Winger Marcus Selandy-Defour heads home to America . Derby Telegraph .
  40. News: 23 July 2013 . John Eustace agrees a one-year deal with Derby County . Derby Telegraph .
  41. News: 24 July 2013 . Eustace signs one-year deal with Derby County . Derby Telegraph . dead . 24 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130728064201/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Eustace-signs-year-deal-Derby-County/story-19562594-detail/story.html . 28 July 2013.
  42. News: 26 July 2013 . Cardiff City sign John Brayford from Derby County . BBC Sport .
  43. News: 29 July 2013 . Smith Arrives on Loan . Derby County F.C. .
  44. News: 1 August 2013 . Frontman Ball Makes Gulls Move . Derby County F.C. .
  45. News: 18 June 2013 . Football League reveals six fixtures early to mark 125th anniversary . BBC Sport .
  46. News: 8 August 2013 . Liverpool host Notts County in Capital One Cup second round . BBC Sport .
  47. Web site: 12 August 2013 . Naylor Makes Newport Move . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150930140217/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/naylor-makes-newport-move-986184.aspx . 30 September 2015 . Derby County F.C..
  48. News: 15 August 2013 . Derby County striker Theo Robinson joins Doncaster Rovers . Derby Telegraph . dead . 15 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150930184622/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-County-striker-Theo-Robinson-joins/story-19662206-detail/story.html . 30 September 2015.
  49. News: 17 August 2013 . Derby County keeper joins Burton Albion on loan . Derby Telegraph . dead . 17 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130820084821/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-County-keeper-joins-Burton-Albion-loan/story-19673066-detail/story.html . 20 August 2013.
  50. News: 21 August 2013 . Derby County fans say £6m is not enough for starlet Will Hughes . Derby Telegraph . dead . 21 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130824064455/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-County-fans-say-6m-starlet-Hughes/story-19683112-detail/story.html . 24 August 2013.
  51. News: 30 August 2013 . Growing concern for Derby County over Jeff Hendrick injury . Derby Telegraph . dead . 2 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130902021838/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Growing-concern-Derby-County-Jeff-Hendrick-injury/story-19725190-detail/story.html . 2 September 2013.
  52. News: 2 September 2013 . Derby County's Jeff Hendrick could face three months out . Derby Telegraph . dead . 2 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150403000011/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-County-s-Jeff-Hendrick-face-months/story-19737388-detail/story.html . 3 April 2015.
  53. News: 2 September 2013 . O’Connor Agrees City Switch . Derby County .
  54. News: 2 September 2013 . Derby County striker Nathan Tyson joins Blackpool in free transfer . thisisderbyshire.co.uk .
  55. News: Lee Naylor: Derby County sign former Accrington defender . BBC Sport . 25 June 2014.
  56. News: Bury: Gareth Roberts joins . BBC Sport . 13 June 2014.
  57. News: 13 July 2013 . Phoenix sign under-20s captain Luke Adams . The New Zealand Herald. 14 July 2013.
  58. News: 30 November 2013 . Adam Smith's loan spell at Derby County ends as he returns to Tottenham Hotspur . Derby Telegraph . dead . 1 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202025942/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Adam-Smith-s-loan-spell-Derby-County-ends-returns/story-20241930-detail/story.html . 2 December 2013.
  59. News: 28 November 2012 . Man Utd: Michael Keane joins Derby County on loan . BBC Sport . BBC . 28 November 2012.
  60. News: 3 January 2014 . Bamford To Join Derby . Derby County . 3 January 2014.
  61. News: 30 January 2014 . Derby Land Midfielder Thorne . Derby County . 30 January 2014.
  62. News: 11 November 2013 . Michael Jacobs: Derby County midfielder signs for Wolves on loan . BBC Sport .
  63. News: 12 November 2013 . Kieron Freeman: Notts County sign Derby County defender on loan . BBC Sport . 3 December 2013.
  64. News: 28 November 2013 . Notts County: Morgan Fox, Bradley Jordan and Callum Ball join . BBC News .