2012–13 Derby County F.C. season

June 2014 May 2022 Derby County 2012–13 Nigel Clough Andy Appleby Pride Park Stadium Championship 10th League Cup First round FA Cup Fourth round Jack Stamps Trophy Richard Keogh Jamie Ward (12) Jamie Ward (12) 33,010 vs. Nottingham Forest, 19 January 2013 4,724 v Scunthorpe United, 14 August 2012 23,262 _blackborder _derbyc1213h _blackborder _derbyc1213h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF _derbyc1213a _derbyc1213a 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 _derbyc1213t _derbyc1213t 0080FF 0080FF 0080FF FFFFFF 000000 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 season was Derby County's 107th season in the Football League and their 114th overall in league football. It was their fifth consecutive season in the second tier following the previous campaign and their 45th overall. Nigel Clough described the season as being "Frustratingly close to being in the top six (but) we were also very pleased with the level of performances, home and away."Rams season review: February to April Derby Telegraph http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-season-review-February-April/story-19015959-detail/story.html#ixzz2TcgRXC1u 18 May 2013 18 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927175841/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Rams-season-review-February-April/story-19015959-detail/story.html#ixzz2TcgRXC1u 27 September 2013 dead Steve Nicholson of the Derby Telegraph added that Derby's 10th-placed finish was "thoroughly deserved" and noted that only the small size of the squad, combined with injuries and a lack of signings in the January transfer window, meant that the club did not qualify for the playoffs. He also praised Derby's home form, their best in six years, and noted that "foundations are in place" for a top six finish.Optimism for Rams after Championship campaign Derby Telegraph http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Optimism-Rams-Championship-campaign/story-18904908-detail/story.html#axzz2SBCtCrWX 7 May 2013 Managers who shone not always been at the top Derby Telegraph http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Managers-shone/story-18904914-detail/story.html#axzz2SBCtCrWX 7 May 2013 Six of Derby's players featured in the Actim Index's top 100 players for the 2012–13 Football League Championship; Richard Keogh (19), Paul Coutts (37), Jeff Hendrick (58), Conor Sammon (61), Craig Bryson (84) and Jamie Ward (87).Rams Six of the Best dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derbys-six-of-the-best-826899.aspx 16 May 2013 Team kit On 15 June 2012, Derby County confirmed that Kappa would take over from Adidas as the club's kit supplier, the deal would last until the 2017–18 season.Rams Team Up With Kappa dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2798810,00.html 15 June 2012 15 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120616092614/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2798810,00.html 16 June 2012 dead The club's new kit designs were released later in the summer. Derby's away kit design was released on 1 July 2012, an all back design with hints of orange from the kit sponsor buymobiles.net and Kappa, the club also reverted to showing the traditional Ram on the shirt, rather than the full club logo.Derby Reveal New Away Kit dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2826490,00.html 1 July 2012 8 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707181925/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2826490,00.html 7 July 2012 dead The home kit design was released on 16 July 2012, earlier than anticipated due to a website error which leaked to kit designs early.Derby's New Home Kit Revealed dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2850594,00.html? 16 July 2012 16 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120718222735/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2850594,00.html 18 July 2012 dead Like the away kit, the traditional Ram instead of the club's logo was on the shirt with kit colours being the traditional white shirts and black shorts. The kit was first worn by the team in the home pre-season friendly against Sunderland, with kit going on general sale from 17 August 2012, a day before the start of the league season. none center _borderonwhite _derbyc1213h _borderonwhite _cap1011a _blacktop 000000 FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF 000000 Home colours none center 000000 _asroma1112t 000000 _asroma0910g1 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 Away colours Review Pre-season Towards the end previous season, Derby began contract negotiations with players approaching the end of their contracts. Jake Buxton and Gareth Roberts signed new contract to the length of two years and one year respectively.Buxton and Roberts sign new Derby County contracts BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17729317 16 April 2012 The club also entered into contract talks with Paul Green, whose contract expired at the end of the season and who had attracted interest from Leeds United, among others.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Paul-Green-proud-recovery-injury-prepares-return/story-15838364-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Paul Green proud of recovery from serious injury as he prepares for return trip to South Wales 17 April 2012 3 May 2012 28 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120628060030/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Paul-Green-proud-recovery-injury-prepares-return/story-15838364-detail/story.html dead The club gave Green until April 2012 to respond.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/CLUB-SEEK-QUICK-ANSWER-GREEN-OFFER-NEW-CONTRACT/story-15828944-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Club seek a quick answer from Paul Green over offer of new contract 16 April 2012 3 May 2012 18 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120418140538/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/CLUB-SEEK-QUICK-ANSWER-GREEN-OFFER-NEW-CONTRACT/story-15828944-detail/story.html dead Green rejected Derby's contract offer on 20 April and left the club in the summer.Paul Green to leave Derby County after rejecting new contract BBC Football https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17788418 20 April 2012 Rams coach Johnny Metgod stated that the club were also in contract talks with Jamie Ward whose contract ended in the summer of 2013.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Paul-Green-Jamie-Ward-set-offered-new-contracts/story-15724085-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Paul Green and Jamie Ward set to be offered new contracts with Derby County 5 April 2012 3 May 2012 7 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120407165115/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Paul-Green-Jamie-Ward-set-offered-new-contracts/story-15724085-detail/story.html dead Ward signed a new two-year contract, with an option for a further year which will extend his stay at Derby until at least the summer of 2014.Derby County give forward Jamie Ward new two-year contract BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17760391 19 April 2012 Lee Croft and Miles Addison, both with one year left on their contract, were told that they were free to leave the club in the summer.Addison & Croft set to leave Derby County in summer BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17732249 16 April 2012 Defender and captain Shaun Barker, who was injured in a 1–0 win against Nottingham Forest in March 2012 is set to miss the season due to injuries to his medial, anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17625425 BBC Sport Derby captain Shaun Barker facing 16 month recovery 22 March 2012 Barker remains optimistic for a full recovery. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17550516 BBC Sport Derby County's Shaun Barker certain of full recovery 30 March 2012 In April 2012 the club finally ended their interest in appointing a director of football,Derby County end interest in appointing director of football BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17847501 25 April 2012 something the club had been considering since May 2011.Derby County look to appoint transfer supremo BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13453577 19 May 2011 This meant Derby manager Nigel Clough retained control of the club's player recruitment policy and he was keen to add to his squad, stating a desire to sign a striker and younger left back to cover for Gareth Roberts. http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Clough-Finishing-high-help-recruit/story-15838369-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Clough: Finishing on a high may help us recruit 17 April 2012 Derby said that they expected season ticket sales to be at 15,000 by the end of the early bird deadline on 15 April, down by 2,500 on total season ticket sales compared to 2011–12, CEO Tom Glick was happy with the figures and predicted total season ticket sales to be similar to the previous season.Rams expecting 15k season ticket sales by deadline Derby Telegraph http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Rams-expecting-15k-season-ticket-sales-deadline/story-15813105-detail/story.html 14 April 2012 Season ticket prices had increased for the first time in seven seasons. Derby also launched "demand-based ticketing" for single match tickets, with ticket prices fluctuating based on several factors such as local rivalries, team performance, time of the day etc. Derby are the first club to introduced this style of matchday pricing which is popular in North American sports.DCFC To Offer 'Demand Based Pricing' dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2798807,00.html 14 June 2012 26 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120616003110/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2798807,00.html 16 June 2012 dead The club also announced the scoreboard in the stadium would be replaced by a large screen television, which would help improve advertising revenues and show action replays of key moments in the game as well as scores from other games.DCFC To Install Big Screen This Summer dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2812900,00.html 25 June 2012May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes On 29 May 2012, it was announced that Derby's Chief Executive Tom Glick was leaving the club to take up a Chief Commercial and Operating Officer role at Premier League champions Manchester City.Derby County Football Club Statement dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2791440,00.html 29 May 2012 29 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120531214300/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2791440,00.html 31 May 2012 dead Glick remained in his role at Derby during pre-season.Tom Glick to join MCFC mcfc.co.uk http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2012/May/City-announce-new-appointment 29 May 2012 29 May 2012 11 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130511032009/http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2012/May/City-announce-new-appointment dead Following the completion of the 2011–12 season, Derby announced their retained list for the 2012–13 campaign. Goalkeeper James Severn, defender Chris Jones and midfielders Aaron Cole and Ryan Connolly were all told that their contracts would not be renewed and joined Paul Green in leaving the club.Young Quartet Allowed To Leave The Rams dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2756290,00.html https://archive.today/20120728232030/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2756290,00.html dead 28 July 2012 3 May 2012 Goalkeepers Ross Atkins and Saul Deeney had one-year contract options activated, whilst out of contract pair Conor Doyle and Alex Witham were also retained by the club. Academy players Stefan Galinski, Mats Mørch and Kane Richards all became first year professionals after they completed two-year scholarships. Miles Addison, James Bailey, Lee Croft, Steve Davies and Chris Maguire were all transfer listed by the club on 22 May.Clough Confirms Davies Could Leave dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2778560,00.html 22 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120525042714/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10270~2778560%2C00.html 25 May 2012 Addison attracted the interest of former loan club BournemouthCherries: Groves set to launch bid for Addison Bournemouth Echo http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/9707101.Cherries__Groves_set_to_launch_bid_for_Addison/ 16 May 2012 and several Championship clubs,Championship clubs track Derby County's Miles Addison BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18159304 22 May 2012 later joining Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.Addison Heads To AFC Bournemouth dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2818212,00.html 12 July 2012 12 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120714033013/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2818212,00.html 14 July 2012 dead Davies, joint top scorer in 2011–12, was transfer listed due to turning down a three-year contract offer due to "family reasons", a decision which Nigel Clough fully respected.Nigel 'Respects' Davies Decision http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2781045,00.html dcfc.co.uk 22 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120525043009/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10270~2781045%2C00.html 25 May 2012 Newly promoted Championship club Sheffield Wednesday had two bids for Maguire rejected in Mayhttp://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-15802709-detail/story.html? Derby County reject two bids for forward Chris Maguire Derby Telegraph 29 May 2012December 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes before a third offer in June was accepted and Maguire joined Wednesday for an undisclosed fee. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18538957 Chris Maguire joins Sheffield Wednesday from Derby County BBC News 21 June 2012 Midfielder Lee Croft joined League One side Oldham Athletic until the end of the season.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2818185,00.html Croft Seals Loan Move to Oldham Athletic 3 July 2012 dcfc.co.uk 3 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120709083758/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2818185,00.html 9 July 2012 dead Derby were linked to several players in the media, including West Bromwich Albion striker Simon Cox http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-West-Brom-Simon-Cox-to-get-3m-pricetag-potentially-scaring-off-Cardiff-Ipswich-article891887.html Mirror Football West Brom set to demand £3million for Cox 17 April 2012 and Northampton Town winger Michael Jacobs. http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-rams-raid-cobblers-for-jacobs-but-cardoza-turns-down-deal-1-3769345 Northampton Chronicle & Echo Northampton Town: Rams raid Cobblers for Jacobs but Cardoza turns down deal 25 April 2012 3 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120719092434/http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers/northampton-town-rams-raid-cobblers-for-jacobs-but-cardoza-turns-down-deal-1-3769345 19 July 2012 dead Derby offered Jacobs a contract, which was accepted. As Jacobs was under 24, Northampton were entitled to compensation, either agreed by the two clubs or set by a tribunal. Derby and Northampton agreed an undisclosed fee for the out-of-contract player and Jacobs joined Derby on a three-year contract.Derby Swoop To Sign Youngster Jacobs dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2765677,00.html 26 June 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120628224656/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10270~2765677%2C00.html 28 June 2012 The club also were rumoured to be interested in Sheffield United right-back Matthew Lowton although the club denied interest in Lowton, who later joined Aston Villa.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Lowton-link-speculation-says-Glick/story-16322114-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Lowton link is 'speculation' says Glick 9 June 2012 Wigan Athletic striker Conor Sammon, who the club had missed out on in January 2011, was also a target for the club.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Potential-Derby-County-catch-Conor-Sammon-Player/story-16510800-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Potential Derby County catch Conor Sammon: Player profile 10 June 2012 18 July 2012 13 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120713235617/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Potential-Derby-County-catch-Conor-Sammon-Player/story-16510800-detail/story.html dead Derby also turned down two bids in excess of £1 million in June for defender Jason Shackell, both believed to be from BurnleyDerby County turn down second bid for defender Jason Shackell Derby Telegraph http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Derby-County-turn-second-bid-defender-Jason/story-16322113-detail/story.html 9 June 2012 and two more bids from further Championship clubs, with one thought to be Cardiff City.Derby reject four offers for captain Jason Shackell BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18554360 22 June 2012 However the club later accepted a bid for Shackell from Burnley of £1.1 millionBurnley sign defender Jason Shackell from Derby County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18704229 BBC Sport 5 July 2012 and he transferred to Burnley, signing a four-year contract with the Clarets.Shackell Completes Burnley Move http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2787170,00.html dcfc.co.uk 5 July 2012 5 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120709180704/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2787170,00.html 9 July 2012 dead Attention immediately turned to who Derby would sign as a replacement, with out-of-contract Nottingham Forest defender Joel Lynch the first target. The club spoke to Lynch but denied rumours that he had undergone a medical with them and he opted to sign for Huddersfield Town instead.Search to continue as Derby County miss out on former Nottingham Forest player Joel Lynch http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Search-continue-Derby-County-miss-Nottingham/story-16521564-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph 12 July 2012 Coventry City centre-half Richard Keogh, already attracting from Leeds United and bids from Bristol City and Cardiff City, which were rejected, was the next defender the club was linked to,Nigel Clough: Exciting young Derby County side can help tempt targets http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Nigel-Clough-Exciting-young-Derby-County-help/story-16548071-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph 17 July 2012 Keogh later joined the club on a three-year contract, with striker Callum Ball loaned out to Coventry for the season.Richard Keogh joins Derby County from Coventry City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18913228 19 July 2012 Nigel Clough said that although Derby may be outbid for players, they would be able to offer "the chance to be a part of what we think is a very exciting young side". At the same time, the club announced that eighteen-year-old former Bolton Wanderers winger James Caton had begun training with them. Other defenders Derby were linked to following Shackell's departure were Bristol City defender James Wilson,Clubs weigh up Wilson move http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11696/7861503/Clubs-weigh-up-Wilson-move Sky Sports 3 July 2012 Leeds United left-back Aidan White,Warnock anxious to hang on to Snodgrass but Leeds's resolve could well be tested over White http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town/warnock-anxious-to-hang-on-to-snodgrass-but-leeds-s-resolve-could-well-be-tested-over-white-1-4749182 The Yorkshire Post 18 July 2012 out-of-contract Dundee United centre-half Garry Kenneth,Rams looking North of the border for Shackell replacement http://www.derbycounty-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/rams_looking_north_of_the_border_for_shackell_replacement_749555/index.shtml Derby County Mad 14 July 2012 Cardiff City centre-half Anthony GerrardCardiff City reject Anthony Gerrard offer from Championship rival https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18904798 BBC News 19 July 2012 and Sunderland centre-half John Egan.Clough in an Eg hunt: Rams boss looks at Black Cats stopper to solve defensive problem https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/derby-county-boss-nigel-clough-1144479 Mirror 16 July 2012 Derby offered out-of-contract Crewe Alexandra left-back Kelvin Mellor a three-year contract after Crewe only offered the player a one-year deal,https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18862557 Kelvin Mellor rejects Derby County for new Crewe Alexandra deal 16 July 2012 BBC Sport but after extensive talks with Derby Mellor turned down Derby's offer after Crewe offered the player a two-year contract which he signed in July. An angry Nigel Clough hit out at Mellor saying "It must be difficult for him going back to the dressing room after all the things he said to us. And then when everyone was starting back for pre-season he decided to go to Ibiza with his mates for five days." Derby made an enquiry for Preston North End outcasthttp://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/i-won-t-change-says-pne-boss-westley-1-4730675 Lancashire Evening Post I won't change, says PNE boss Westley 12 July 2012 14 July 2012 15 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120715072715/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/i-won-t-change-says-pne-boss-westley-1-4730675 dead Paul Coutts. After the enquiry was accepted, Derby started talks with Couttshttp://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end-news/derby-closing-in-on-pne-star-coutts-1-4736067 Lancashire Evening Post Derby closing in on PNE star Coutts 13 July 2012 14 July 2012 17 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120717015322/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end-news/derby-closing-in-on-pne-star-coutts-1-4736067 dead and the Scot joined the club on a three-year contractDerby Snap Up Midfielder Coutts dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2847670,00.html 14 July 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120717005200/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10270~2847670%2C00.html 17 July 2012 for a reported fee of £150,000.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Coutts-Rams-second-summer-capture/story-16535656-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Paul Coutts becomes Derby County's second summer capture 17 July 2012 Ross Atkins rejoined Burton Albion on loan, after spending the previous season at the League Two club.Burton Albion sign keepers Ross Atkins and Dean Lyness BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17729317 27 July 2012 The club's first pre-season friendly was a 2–1 defeat to Mansfield Town. Trialists James Caton and Swiss centre-half Valentin Gjokaj both featured for the club.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/New-faces-given-run-Derby-County-suffer-friendly/story-16595868-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph New faces are given a run-out as Derby County suffer friendly defeat against Mansfield Town 26 July 2012 26 July 2012 28 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028140545/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/New-faces-given-run-Derby-County-suffer-friendly/story-16595868-detail/story.html dead August Versatile Doncaster Rovers defender James O'Connor joined the club for an undisclosed fee at the start of the month.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/rams-land-oconnor-285001.aspx dcfc.co.uk Rams Land O'Connor 1 August 2012 Under the Premier League's controversial Elite Player Performance Plan, Derby County applied for a tier 2 academy, which meant they were entered into the Professional Development League 2 – North, which replaced the Premier Academy League and Premier Reserve League, as a result Derby withdrew their entry of a reserve team in the Central League, with manager Nigel Clough saying "We've had a great few years in the Reserve League, winning it twice, but our resources cannot stretch to fielding a First Team, Reserve Team, Under 21 Team and an Under 18 team at this moment – especially with games falling so close to each other."http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-to-compete-in-new-u21-league-294974.aspx?pageView=full#anchored dcfc.co.uk Derby To Compete in New U21 League 6 August 2012 The club will stay play reserve games in behind closed doors friendlies. Former Newcastle United left back Michael Hoganson joined the club on a one-year contract, after a trial.Derby County sign Michael Hoganson after Newcastle exit https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19164809 BBC Sport 7 August 2012 American attacking midfielder Danny Barrera the club on trial and featured in the reserve pre-season friendly against Belper Town.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Steve-Davies-make-appearance-pre-season-Belper/story-16661102-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph Steve Davies could make first appearance of pre-season as a Derby County XI take on Belper 7 August 2012 Finnish Cesena striker, Roope Riski joined the club on trial ahead of the last first team pre-season against Chesterfield, the game also saw Steve Davies, made his first appearance after talks broke down on a move to Ipswich Town, scoring in a 3–1 loss.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/excuses-Derby-County-round-programme-friendlies/story-16700137-detail/story.html Derby Telegraph No excuses as Derby County round off programme of friendlies with dismal display at Chesterfield 13 August 2012 A fee of £1.2 million was reported to have been agreed Derby and Wigan Athletic over the transfer of Conor Sammon.https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wigans-conor-sammon-shaping-to-join-1256507 Con your way, son: Wigan will sell striker Sammon to Derby for £1.2million Daily Mirror 12 August 2012 Derby started the competitive season in a League Cup against Scunthorpe United new signings Paul Coutts, Michael Jacobs and Richard Keogh all made their debuts and Keogh opened the scoring on the 30th minute after Jacobs corner, Jake Buxton scored a second goal from a Jacobs corner in the 34th minute, Theo Robinson scored on the 3rd on the 40th minute from another Jacobs corner. In the second half Andy Barcham pulled a goal back for Scunthorpe, Buxton got his second of the night a minute later from a Jacobs free-kick, before Mike Grella scored a second for Scunthorpe in the 63rd minute, Robinson had a 72nd-minute penalty saved by Sam Slocombe and Bobby Grant brought Derby's lead down to 4–3 a minute later, Nathan Tyson got his first Derby goal on the 83rd minute against assisted by Jacobs, Connor Jennings made it 4 in stoppage time and Grant from the penalty spot made it 5–5 to take the game into extra time. No goals were scored in the 30 minute extra time period and the game want to a penalty shoot-out, Scunthorpe won the game 7–6 on penalties with Tom Naylor missing the deciding penalty. The final friendly of the season saw a Derby XI that included trialists Gjokaj, Barrera, Riski and Livingston striker Marc McNulty beat Matlock Town 2–1.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/rams-xi-to-face-matlock-313965.aspx Rams XI To Face Matlock dcfc.co.uk 15 August 2012 Ahead of the club's first league fixture of the season Swiss defender Valentin Gjokaj signed a two-year deal, with an option of a third.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/gjokaj-deal-done-319168.aspx Gjokaj Deal Done dcfc.co.uk 18 August 2012 Derby drew the game 2–2 with first half goals from Nathan Tyson (first league goal for Derby) and Jake Buxton and Chris O'Grady for Wednesday, Réda Johnson equalized is stoppage time. After the game it was reported that Bristol City had agreed a transfer fee for wantaway striker Steve Davieshttp://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-16734426-detail/story.html https://archive.today/20130421111847/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-16734426-detail/story.html dead 21 April 2013 Davies deal step nearer as Robins' bid is accepted thisisderbyshire.co.uk 20 August 2012 and Huddersfield Town were interested in signing Nathan Tyson on loan. Also, Conor Sammon joined the club on a four-year contracthttp://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-net-sammon-323213.aspx Derby Net Sammon dcfc.co.uk 20 August 2012 and Steve Davies left for Bristol City.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/davies-joins-bristol-city-323266.aspx Davies Joins Bristol City dcfc.co.uk 20 August 2012 Sammon made his debut in the following game at Bolton Wanderers, with James O'Connor making his first start for the club, Derby had a goal disallowed early in the second half before Kevin Davies scored in the 77th minute and Chris Eagles scored as stoppage time as Bolton won 2–0, this result left Derby in the relegation zone after 2 games. Welsh under-21 international Kieron Freeman from local rivals Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/freeman-checks-in-327631.aspx Freeman Checks In dcfc.co.uk 22 August 2012 Theo Robinson was reprimanded after he broke club rules by posting on Twitter that he had been dropped from the squad before the team was announced.Theo Robinson reprimanded by Derby County for tweet BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19369397 24 August 2012 Derby's last league game for the month ended in a 1–1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Kevin Doyle scored in the first half for the home team, with Robinson equalising for the Rams in stoppage time. On transfer deadline day, young forward Kane Richards joined Matlock Town on loan.Rams winger Richards answers an SOS call from Matlock boss thisiderbyshire.co.uk http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Rams-winger-Richards-answers-SOS-Matlock-boss/story-16797315-detail/story.html 31 August 2012 September Derby started the month with a 5–1 win against Watford, with first half goals from Richard Keogh, Jeff Hendrick and Conor Sammon his first for the club. In the second half Will Hughes scored his first goal for the senior team before Jamie Ward made it five Matej Vydra scored a consolation goal for the visitors. Young midfielder Alex Witham was released by the club, after he was allowed to train at an unnamed League One club.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/youngster-witham-released-345965.aspx Youngster Witham Released dcfc.co.uk 1 September 2012 Injured defender Shaun Barker signed a one-year contract extension with his new contract running out in the summer of 2015.Shaun Barker extends Derby County contract by 12 months BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19478160 5 September 2012 Polish youth international Stefan Galnski joined Corby Town on a months loan.Derby defender Stefan Galinski loaned to Corby Town BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19489518 5 September 2012 18-year-old New Zealand defender Luke Adams joined the club on a one-year contract.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10832192 Soccer: Adams signs with Derby County 6 September 2012 The New Zealand Herald After an international break, Derby returned to league action at Huddersfield Town, with Daniel Ward scoring the only goal in the first half for the hosts in the first minute, there were no further goals in the game as Derby lost 1–0. Sam Rush was named as Tom Glick's replacement as the club's CEO on 17 September, Rush departed from his role at the Wasserman Media Group and joined Derby on 1 January.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/rams-appoint-new-chief-executive-372159.aspx Rams Appoint New Chief Executive dcfc.co.uk 17 September 2012 A day later, Derby played Charlton Athletic at home with Jamie Ward opening the scoring form 25-yards, Craig Bryson made it 2–0 after 53 minutes, Ward scored a 64th-minute penalty, Danny Green and Yann Kermorgant scored in the 70th and 72nd minutes respectively for the visitors as the game finished 3–2 to Derby. Four days later, Derby played Burnley at home with Jamie Ward and Charlie Austin scoring in the first half, Austin scored a winning goal for Burnley in the 89th minute. Out of favour midfielder James Bailey joined Coventry City on loan for three months.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19714657 Coventry City sign Derby County midfielder James Bailey BBC Sport 25 September 2012 Stefan Galinski's loan at Corby Town was extended until 9 December, whilst Kane Richards loan at Matlock Town was extended to 3 November. Nottingham Forest owe a big debt to Steve Cotterill, says Nigel Clough http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Nottingham-Forest-owe-big-debt-Steve-Cotterill/story-17003067-detail/story.html thisisderbyshire.co.uk 28 September 2012 Derby ended the month, playing in the East Midlands derby game at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest, after a scrappy first half, Forest striker Dexter Blackstock was sent off on the 46th minute for an elbow on Richard Keogh and 9 minutes later Craig Bryson scored the winning goal for Derby which earned Derby's first clean sheet and away win for the season, Derby also rose to 12th in the table from 20th. October Top scorer Jamie Ward was out for ruled four weeks after picking up a Grade One hamstring injury in the Forest match. Derby County striker Jamie Ward ruled out through injury http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8132964/Derby-County-striker-Jamie-Ward-ruled-out-through-injury Sky Sports 2 October 2012 2 October 2012 Derby started October's action with a mid-week trip to Middlesbrough; Theo Robinson opened the score for the Rams with a 16th-minute penalty, before Lukas Jutkiewicz equalised 3 minutes later after a Frank Fielding error, Jutkiewicz scored a second on 81 minutes, Paul Coutts scored his first goal for the club equalising in the 87th minute. This game was followed by a home match against Brighton & Hove Albion, which finished goalless as Derby remained in 13th ahead of the international break. 15-year-old Irish youth international defender Jack Tuite joined the club from Cherry Orchard, after trial at Moor Farm.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-land-cherry-orchard-prospect-418262.aspx Derby Land Cherry Orchard Prospect dcfc.co.uk 10 October 2012http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Tuite-latest-long-line-players-Cherry-Orchard/story-17061264-detail/story.html Jack Tuite the latest in long line of players from Cherry Orchard to join Derby County thisisderbyshire.co.uk 10 October 2012 Will Hughes signed a new contract, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2015.http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/hughes-commits-to-the-rams-434969.aspx Hughes Pens New Rams Deal dcfc.co.uk 20 October 2012 Derby returned from the international break to a home match against managerless Blackburn Rovers, Derby drew 1–1 to a 34th minute Jordan Rhodes goal and an 88th-minute equaliser for Theo Robinson. Three days later they were in action at Ipswich Town, and goals from DJ Campbell and Theo Robinson in the first half ensured the scores were equal at 1–1 after the end of the first half, before Nathan Tyson score a late winner for Derby in stoppage time. Derby ended the month at Peterborough United and lost 3–0 with goals from Michael Bostwick and a late double for Saido Berahino after Jake Buxton was sent off for a second bookable offence Adam Legzdins also saved a Lee Tomlin penalty at 0–1. November Derby signed 16-year-old Scunthorpe United striker Charles Vernam for an undisclosed fee.Derby sign Scunthorpe teenager Charles Vernam http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11696/8217014/Derby-sign-Scunthorpe-teenager-Charles-Vernam Sky Sports 1 November 2012 Derby began league action in November against managerless Blackpool, after Ian Holloway left for Crystal Palace on the day of the match, Derby won the game 4–1 with first half goals from Theo Robinson and John Brayford with his first goal in over two years, Tom Ince scored early on in the second half for the visitors through a penalty, before Robinson get his second shortly after and Conor Sammon scored his first goal in two months to close the scoring. Three days later, Derby secured their first back-to-back victories in 24 league matches, after beating Barnsley 2–0 with second half goals from James O'Connor (his first for the club) and Nathan Tyson in the last minute of regulation time. Derby were unchanged for the second consecutive game at Millwall, however they trailed at half time after a 33rd-minute goal from Liam Feeney, before Will Hughes equalized 8 minutes into the second half, however Andrew Keogh got the winner for the hosts on 76 minutes. Hughes was called up for the England U21 squad and became the second youngest player in the side history. After his callup, Hughes was linked with moves to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, as Nigel Clough was reportedly under-pressure to raise £1.8 million in the January 2013 transfer window with Derby setting an asking price of £4 million for the 17-year-old.Derby County teenager Will Hughes attracts Premier League interest ahead of possible England debut https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/9673363/Derby-County-teenager-Will-Hughes-attracts-Premier-League-interest-ahead-of-possible-England-debut.html The Telegraph 12 November 2012 London John Percy Right back John Brayford also was linked with a move to a Premier League outfit, in this case West Ham United. Ram raid: West Ham line up move for Derby defender John Brayford Daily Mirror https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-line-up-move-1435073 14 November 2012 Nigel Clough denied this speculation and said there was no need to sell any players,No bids for promising Ram http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/no-bids-promising-ram-185755004.html Yahoo! Eurosport 14 November 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140106032138/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/no-bids-promising-ram-185755004.html 6 January 2014 however he wasn't surprised at the interest that was shown for both players.Will Hughes: Derby manager says interest inevitable https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/20330068 BBC Sport 14 November 2012 Out-of favour defender Tom Naylor joined Football League Two side Bradford City on loan from two months.Bradford City sign Derby defender Tom Naylor on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20365025 BBC Sport 16 November 2012 Derby returned to league action on 17 November at table toppers Crystal Palace, Derby lost consecutive league games for the first time for the season with goals two goals from Glenn Murray and a single effort from André Moritz. Further speculation surrounded Hughes as Spanish giants FC Barcelona were also reported to have an interest in Hughes, after scouts from the Catalan club "compiled a detailed dossier" on Hughes when he appeared for England U17 in the Algarve Tournament in February 2012. Ram raid: Barcelona join City and Arsenal in chase for Derby teenager Will Hughes https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-enter-chase-with-manchester-city-1441446 Mirror Football 17 November 2012 Young Swiss defender Valentin Gjokaj joined League One outfit Carlisle United on loan for six weeks.TRANSFER: Rams defender signs up Carlisle United http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/gjokajloandeal22nov12-503283.aspx 22 November 2012 22 November 2012 19 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219014106/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/gjokajloandeal22nov12-503283.aspx dead Derby won their third consecutive match at home with a 3–2 win at Birmingham City, Derby dominated the first half however only scored once in the half through Conor Sammon, the second half was more equal with Marlon King scoring a penalty for the hosts with 17 minutes to then, Sammon netted again to regain the lead for Derby, before Peter Løvenkrands got a winner two minutes, Nathan Tyson score the winner a further two minutes later. Derby ended the month with a match at home to leaders Cardiff City, with the visitors taking the lead after 11 minutes through Heidar Helguson, a lead which Cardiff held until half-time, however Craig Noone was sent off for the hosts after 63 minutes for a second bookable offence, Theo Robinson equalised with his 8th goal of the season with 21 minutes to go, Derby pushed for a winner but the scores stayed 1–1, with Derby 12th in the table, 5 points behind the play-off places and 12 above the relegation zone. December Derby started the final month of 2012, with a 4–1 defeat at local rivals Leicester City, after goals from Zak Whitbread, Martyn Waghorn and Dave Nugent twice, Theo Robinson scored for the Rams to make it 2–1 before half time. This was Derby's fourth away defeat in four games. A week later, Derby took on Leeds United, with the Rams taking the lead through Sammon on 15 minutes, the visitor equalised on the stroke of half time through former Ram Paul Green, before Jake Buxton scored to make it 2–1 on 66 minutes, late substitute Ben Davies made sure the win was secured in stoppage time as Derby 3–1, the club's eighth win in a row against the Yorkshire club. Derby ended a run of four away defeats in a row with a 2–0 victory at Bristol City after two first half goals from Jeff Hendrick on 34 minutes and Craig Bryson on 36. Valentin Gjokaj's loan Carlisle United was cut short by two weeks after he was recalled by Derby, the Swiss defender only made on appearance in the FA Cup for The Cumbrians.Derby County recall Valentin Gjokaj from Carlisle loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20772855 18 December 2012 Derby were targeting three wins a row for the first time during the season in a Friday night home match against Hull City, however the Rams fall behind on 25 minutes through a Robert Koren goal before Michael Jacobs scored his first goal for Derby to equalise in first half stoppage time, Abdoulaye Faye scored 5 minutes into the second half to give the visitors the lead for the second time. This result was only the second home defeat during the season for The Rams. Derby went to Burnley on Boxing Day and lost 2–0 with a first half goal from Charlie Austin and second half effort from Michael Duff. Derby ended the calendar year with a 1–1 draw at Charlton Athletic, with hosts taking the lead after Danny Haynes scoring after 19 minutes, Charlton held this lead until the 72nd minute when Jamie Ward scored from the penalty spot on his return after a three-month absence, Ward's goal came from the penalty spot after Michael Morrison was sent off for a foul on Richard Keogh which led to a second booking, Ward only lasted 15 minutes on his first team return as he was replaced after 83 minutes. This result left Derby 11th in the table, 6 points off the play-off places. January The transfer window started with James Bailey re-joining Coventry City on loan for the remainder of the season.Coventry City: Sky Blues extend Derby midfielder Bailey's loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20859940 BBC Sport 31 December 2012 Derby played their first league game of 2013 on New Year's Day at home to 3rd placed Middlesbrough; a game which the Rams won 3–1 with first half goals from Michael Jacobs and Jeff Hendrick and Conor Sammon in the second half, Lukas Jutkiewicz got a late consolation goal for the visitors. As a Championship club, Derby started their FA Campaign against League One leaders Tranmere Rovers, with Derby taking the lead through Ben Davies after 42 minutes, Conor Sammon got his 7th goal of the season in the second after 54 minutes, John Brayford got a third for Derby on 63 minutes, Jeff Hendrick made it four on 72 minutes, before 16 year old Mason Bennett got his first goal for the club on 87 which closed to scoring with Derby 5–0 up, this goal also ensured he became the youngest goal scorer in the club's history. Nineteen-year-old Polish youth international defender and striker Kane Richards were both released from the club without making a first team appearance.Duos Contracts Cancelled dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/duos-contracts-cancelled-589098.aspx 10 January 2013 Derby then went to Brighton & Hove Albion and were 2–0 at half through a 2nd-minute goal from Ashley Barnes and from Andrea Orlandi after 25, Jeff Hendrick pulled one back after 70 minutes to score his third goal in the three Derby's, but Derby couldn't force an equaliser and fell to their 10th defeat of the season, 8 of these away from home. Goalkeeper Ross Atkins was recalled by Derby after he fell down to third choice at his loan club; Burton Albion.http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-ross-back-rams-112130974.html Ross back with Rams Eurosport Yahoo 15 January 2013 Tom Naylor's loan at Bradford City was extended by a month however.Bantams Nayl down Tom uk.eurosport.yahoo.com http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-bantams-nayl-tom-175826879.html 15 January 2013 and out of favour striker Nathan Tyson joined fellow Championship club Millwall until the end of the season.Derby County striker Nathan Tyson to join Millwall on loan thisisderbyshire http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/BREAKING-Derby-County-striker-Nathan-Tyson-join/story-17872512-detail/story.html 16 January 2013 17 January 2013 18 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130118031937/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/BREAKING-Derby-County-striker-Nathan-Tyson-join/story-17872512-detail/story.html dead Derby returned to league action in the East Midlands derby game at home to Forest, with Forest taking lead after 31 minutes through Chris Cohen, Jamie Ward equalised after 52 minutes. Derby ended their January fixtures with a FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Blackburn Rovers, with Rams falling behind after 44 minutes with a Colin Kazim-Richards strike, Scott Dann got a second on 66, Jordan Rhodes made it 0–3 on 71. In the league, Derby finished the month 13th in the table, 9 points behind the play-offs and 10 ahead of relegation. Transfer deadline day was a quiet one for Derby, with only one departure, Lee Croft who was on loan at Oldham Athletic had his contract terminated.Derby Cancel Croft Contract dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-cancel-croft-contract-631766.aspx 31 January 2013 February Derby began their February programme with a home fixture to managerless Huddersfield Town, a game which Derby won 3–0 with first half goals from Craig Bryson and Jamie Ward, with Richard Keogh netting the third early in the second half. A week later Derby were on the road against Sheffield Wednesday and with Derby taking a two-goal lead with goals from Hendrick and a Jamie Ward penalty, the hosts pulled a got back level through Leroy Lita and Miguel Llera. Three days later, Derby were back in league action in Yorkshire at Hull City a game which Derby lost 2–1 through a debut goal from Mohamed Nagy, Jamie Ward scored his fourth goal in four games on 84, before Ahmed Elmohamady got the winner three minutes later, Gareth Roberts on his 100th Derby appearance was sent off for serious foul play on 89 minutes, this was also the second red card for a Derby player during the season. Michael Hoganson was given his first senior start after Roberts three game ban and played apart in the defence which kept a clean sheet as the game with Wolverhampton Wanderers finished 0–0, Derby's first goalless result since 6 October. Derby drew at home again three days later, against Bolton Wanderers, Derby fell behind in first half stoppage time through a goal from Richard Keogh, before Jamie Ward got his 10th goal of the season 9 minutes before full-time to secure a 1–1 draw. Theo Robinson who lost his place in the starting 11 to Conor Sammon and Jamie Ward joined fellow Championship side Huddersfield Town on a loan until the end of the season.Huddersfield Town sign Derby County's Theo Robinson BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21548381 22 February 2012 Norwich City striker Chris Martin joined Derby on an initial months loan, becoming Derby's first loan signing of the season.Derby Land Martin on Loan dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-land-martin-on-loan-672079.aspx 22 February 2012 After his return from Bradford, Tom Naylor was made available for loan and it was reported that he turned down a move to Grimsby Town.Derby County starlet Will Hughes is hoping to shake off injury for visit of Bolton Wanderers thisisderbyshire.co.uk http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Derby-County-starlet-Hughes-hoping-shake-injury/story-18190519-detail/story.html 19 February 2013Grimsby Town boss says Tom Naylor is heading to "another club in our league" thisisgrimsby.co.uk http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Grimsby-Town-boss-says-Tom-Naylor-heading-club/story-18174725-detail/story.html#axzz2LOf8AEei 17 February 2013 22 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130221014141/http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Grimsby-Town-boss-says-Tom-Naylor-heading-club/story-18174725-detail/story.html#axzz2LOf8AEei 21 February 2013 dead Grismby joint manager Paul Hurst stated that Naylor was set to join another Conference National side. However, on 22 February 2013 Naylor completed a loan move to Grimsby Town until the end of the season.Derby Man Joins Town grimsby-townfc.co.uk http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-man-joins-town-671750.aspx 22 February 2013 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20130225045832/http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-man-joins-town-671750.aspx 25 February 2013 Derby ended their fixtures in February with a 2–1 defeat at Watford, through goals from Matej Vydra on 35 minutes and Joel Ekstrand on 68, Jamie Ward scored a penalty for the Rams on 73 minutes. March Derby started March with a Friday night fixture at home to Crystal Palace, Derby lost 1–0 through a 13-minute Yannick Bolasie goal, Conor Sammon had 87 minute penalty saved by Palace keeper Julián Speroni.Speroni saves penalty as Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolasie deflates Derby https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/01/derby-county-crystal-palace-championship 4 March 2013 London The Guardian 1 March 2013 Top scorer Jamie Ward suffered a re-occurrence of his hamstring injury in this game and as a response, Derby brought in Watford winger Craig Forsyth on a months loan ahead of Derby's trip at table toppers Cardiff City.Derby Bring in Forsyth dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-bring-in-forsyth-694135.aspx 4 March 2012 In the first half, Derby had a handball penalty appeal turned down and had a Chris Martin goal disallowed for offside, Derby took the lead on 75 minutes through Conor Sammon with his first goal in English football away from home before, Craig Noone equalised on 82 to leave Derby winless in seven. Derby then took in Birmingham City looking for a win at St Andrew's for only the second time in twenty-five matches, through a 40th minute Ben Davies goal, before Wes Thomas equalised for the hosts on 67, Nathan Redmond gave the hosts the lead on 75 before Redmond secured to 3–1 win for Birmingham in stoppage time. A week later, Derby took on local rivals at Leicester City at home hoping to end an 8-game run without a win and led 2–0 at half time through Richard Keogh on 16 minutes and Chris Martin with his first for the club on 44. In the second half Leicester opened their account through Jeff Schlupp on 62 minutes, but Derby held on to win 2–1. After this, the club extended Martin's loan until the end of the season. Derby County extend Chris Martin loan from Norwich City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21874986 BBC Sport 21 March 2013 Derby ended the month with an Easter Friday meeting at home with bottom of the table Bristol City, Jamie Ward had a 3rd-minute penalty saved by Tom Heaton, Jeff Hendrick opened the scoring with his tenth goal for the club and his seventh of the season on 36 minutes, Ward made it 2–0 in the second half on 54 minutes, substitute Ben Davies got his third goal of the league season in stoppage to ensure a 3–0 win for Derby. This result ensured back-to-back league wins for the first time since mid-December. April Derby started April, with an Easter Monday evening kick off at Leeds United aiming for a ninth consecutive win against the Yorkshire and season record of three league wins in succession. The first half was fairly event-less and petered out into a 0–0 draw. In the second half, Derby had a Conor Sammon goal ruled offside, before Ross McCormack scored the opening goal for Leeds on 67 minutes, however on 73 minutes Derby won a penalty which Sammon took; however he hit the post but Paul Coutts got his second goal for Derby in the rebound, Derby then pushed for a winner which Jake Buxton got on 88 minutes; to ensure a 2–1 win for Derby. This result moved Derby up to eighth in the table, six points off the play-offs and virtually ensured another season in the Championship at the minimum. Leeds manager Neil Warnock resigned shortly after the match. The following Saturday, Derby welcomed Ipswich Town at Pride Park and in the 44th minute missed their fourth consecutive penalty, their third in three games as Jamie Ward's effort was saved by Scott Loach, Derby were made to pay for the penalty miss when Carlos Edwards scored a winner for the visitors in stoppage time. Defender Jake Buxton signed a new two-year contracthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22105467 Jake Buxton extends Derby County contract 11 April 2013 BBC Sport before Derby went to relegation threatened Blackburn Rovers, with Rovers leading 2–0 at half time through a Jordan Rhodes penalty and a Scott Dann in stoppage time, there were no further goals in the second half. Three days later Derby returned to league action with an away match at Barnsley another team under threat from relegation, Derby drew the game 1–1 after falling behind through a Chris O'Grady goal on 47th, Derby's equaliser came in stoppage time through Paul Coutts. Will Hughes said a years extension to his contract and returned to the matchday squad for Derby's penultimate home game of the season against Peterborough United, Derby lead three nil after 52 minutes with goals from Craig Bryson, Chris Martin and Richard Keogh however the visitors were allowed back into the match after Frank Fielding was sent off for a professional foul on 62 minutes, Chris McCann converted the penalty but Derby held on to win 3–1. Derby concluded their away fixtures with a tie at fellow midtable side Blackpool winning 1–0 at half-time through Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Tom Ince also missed a penalty for the hosts in the first half, substitute Ben Davies made it 1–1 on 65 minutes before Ludovic Sylvestre got a late winner for the hosts as Derby lost their 12th away game in 23 games. After this game, loan left-back Craig Forsyth was re-called by promotion chasing WatfordForsyth Recalled By Watford http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/forsyth-recalled-by-watford-797133.aspx Derby County 29 April 2013 whilst the club offered a one-year contract to Ben Davies.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Midfielder-Ben-Davies-offered-new-contract-Derby/story-18830094-detail/story.html Midfielder Ben Davies is offered a new contract by Derby County 29 April 2013 Derby Telegraph 29 April 2013 2 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130502001731/http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Midfielder-Ben-Davies-offered-new-contract-Derby/story-18830094-detail/story.html dead May It was announced on 2 May that left-back Gareth Roberts would be released, having spent three years with The Rams.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22372598 Gareth Roberts: Derby County release veteran left-back 2 May 2013 BBC Sport As the season drew to a close, the club were linked with a number of players, including Birmingham City winger Chris Burke, Blackpool defender Alex Baptiste, former loanee Craig Forsyth, the on-loan Chris Martin, Norwich City striker James Vaughan and former Derby goalkeeper Lee Grant.http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Rams-linked-Blues-winger/story-18870471-detail/story.html#axzz2SBCtCrWX Rams linked with move for Blues winger 2 May 2013 Derby Telegraphhttp://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Rams-aiming-bring-goalkeeper-Lee-Grant/story-18871862-detail/story.html Rams aiming to bring back goalkeeper Lee Grant 2 May 2013 Derby Telegraph Ever-present defender Richard Keogh won the Jack Stamps,Keogh Wins The Jack Stamps Trophy dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/keogh-wins-the-jack-stamps-trophy-807299.aspx 4 May 2013 Club, and Supporters Player of the Year awards.Keogh Named Club Player of the Year dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/keogh-named-club-player-of-the-year-803602.aspx 2 May 2013 Will Hughes won the Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year, with Kieron Freeman winning the under-21 Player of the Year award. Max Lowe winning the Academy Award and Jamie Hanson the scholar award. Jeff Hendrick won the goal of the season for his strike against Middlesbrough, Faye Nixon won the Brian Clough Award and academy head Darren Wassall won the President's Award Derby ended the season with a 1–0 win at home to Millwall, Conor Sammon scored his ninth goal of the season from the bench on 85 minutes as Derby finished the season 10th in the table, seven points above the relegation zone and seven points from the play-offs. On 7 May it was announced that former goalkeeper Lee Grant was to join the club on a free transfer in the summer, signing a three-year deal.Clough: Signing Grant too good an opportunity to miss Derby Telegraph http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Clough-Signing-Grant-good-opportunity-miss/story-18914314-detail/story.html#axzz2SBCtCrWX 7 May 2013 End of season squad Ages correct as of final day of the season. No. Name Nationality Position (s) Date of birth (age) Signed from Goalkeepers 1 Frank Fielding ENG GK 2013 5 4 1988 4 4 yes ENG Blackburn Rovers 13 Adam Legzdins ENG GK 2013 5 4 1986 11 28 yes ENG Burton Albion 30 Saul Deeney IRLDeeney was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, but also qualifies to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-21 level. GK 2013 5 4 1983 3 23 yes ENG Burton Albion Defenders 2 John Brayford ENG DF 2013 5 4 1987 12 29 yes ENG Crewe Alexandra 3 Gareth Roberts WAL DF 2013 5 4 1978 2 6 yes ENG Doncaster Rovers 5 Jake Buxton ENG DF 2013 5 4 1985 3 4 yes ENG Burton Albion 6 Richard Keogh IRLKeogh was born in Harlow, England, but also qualifies to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-19 and U-21 level before making his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in February 2013. DF 2013 5 4 1986 8 11 yes ENG Coventry City 15 Mark O'Brien IRL DF 2013 5 4 1992 11 20 yes Youth system 16 James O'Connor ENG DF 2013 5 4 1984 11 20 yes ENG Doncaster Rovers 17 Tom Naylor ENG DF 2013 5 4 1991 6 28 yes ENG Mansfield Town 21 Valentin Gjokaj ALBGjokaj was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, but also qualifies to represent Albania internationally and has represented them at U-21 level. DF 2013 5 4 1993 8 23 yes SUI Luzern II 22 Michael Hoganson ENG DF 2013 5 4 1993 9 3 yes ENG Newcastle United 23 Kieron Freeman WALFreeman was born in Arnold, England, but also qualifies to represent Wales internationally and has represented them at U-17, U-19, and U-21 level. DF 2013 5 4 1992 3 21 yes ENG Nottingham Forest Midfielders 4 Craig Bryson SCO MF 2013 5 4 1986 11 6 yes SCO Kilmarnock 7 Paul Coutts SCO MF 2013 5 4 1988 7 22 yes ENG Preston North End 8 Jeff Hendrick IRL MF 2013 5 4 1992 1 31 yes Youth system 12 Michael Jacobs ENG MF 2013 5 4 1991 11 4 yes ENG Northampton Town 18 Ben Davies ENG MF 2013 5 4 1981 5 27 yes ENG Notts County 19 Will Hughes ENG MF 2013 5 4 1995 4 7 yes Youth system Forwards 9 Nathan Tyson ENG FW 2013 5 4 1982 5 4 yes ENG Nottingham Forest 10 Jamie Ward NIRWard was born in Birmingham, England, but also qualifies to represent Northern Ireland internationally through his grandfather and represented them at U-19 and U-21 level before making his international debut for Northern Ireland in August 2011. FW 2013 5 4 1986 5 12 yes ENG Sheffield United 11 Theo Robinson JAMRobinson was born in Birmingham, England, but also qualified to represent Jamaica internationally and made his international debut for Jamaica in February 2013. FW 2013 5 4 1989 1 22 yes ENG Millwall 14 Conor Doyle USADoyle was born in McKinney, Texas, United States, and represented them at U-20 and U-23 level, but also qualifies to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-21 level before pledging his international allegiance to the United States. FW 2013 5 4 1991 10 13 yes USA Creighton Bluejays 20 Mason Bennett ENG FW 2013 5 4 1996 7 15 yes Youth system 25 Chris Martin ENG FW 2013 5 4 1988 11 4 yes ENG Norwich City Transfers In Permanent PlayerCountrySquadnumberPositionSigned FromDateFee PaidMichael JacobsENG12MidfielderNorthampton Town1 July 2012UndisclosedPaul CouttsSCO7MidfielderPreston North End14 July 2012£150kRichard KeoghIRL6DefenderCoventry City19 July 2012£1mJames O'ConnorENG16DefenderDoncaster Rovers1 August 2012UndisclosedMichael HogansonENG22DefenderUnattached7 August 2012FreeValentin GjokajSUI21DefenderUnattached18 August 2012FreeConor SammonIRL32ForwardWigan Athletic20 August 2012£1.2mKieron FreemanWAL23DefenderNottingham Forest22 August 2012Undisclosed Loan PlayerCountrySquadnumberPositionLoaned FromDateLoan DurationChris MartinENG25ForwardNorwich City22 February 2013Season LongCraig ForsythSCO24MidfielderWatford4 March 2013Two Months Out Permanent PlayerCountrySquadnumberPositionSold ToDateFee ReceivedChris MaguireSCO11ForwardSheffield Wednesday21 June 2012£200kInjury scuppers ex-Derby County forward Chris Maguire's return to Portsmouth http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-17209070-detail/story.html? thisisderbyshire 1 November 2012Chris JonesENG27DefenderEnd of Contract30 June 2012N/APaul GreenIRLGreen was born in Pontefract, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally through his maternal grandmother and made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in May 2010.32MidfielderEnd of Contract30 June 2012N/AJames SevernENG33GoalkeeperEnd of Contract30 June 2012N/ARyan ConnollyIRL34MidfielderEnd of Contract30 June 2012N/AAaron ColeENG—MidfielderEnd of Contract30 June 2012N/AJason ShackellENG6DefenderBurnley5 July 2012£1.1mMiles AddisonENG—DefenderBournemouth12 July 2012UndisclosedSteve DaviesENG29ForwardBristol City20 August 2012£750kAlex WithamENG—MidfielderContract Terminated1 September 2012N/AStefan GalinskiPOL—DefenderContract Terminated10 January 2013N/AKane RichardsENG—ForwardContract Terminated10 January 2013N/ALee CroftENG—MidfielderContract Terminated31 January 2013N/A Loan PlayerCountrySquadnumberPositionLoaned ToDateLoan DurationLee CroftENG—MidfielderOldham Athletic3 July 2012Seven MonthsCroft [I]Callum BallENG16ForwardCoventry City19 July 2012Season LongRoss AtkinsENG—GoalkeeperBurton Albion27 July 2012Six MonthsAtkins [II]Kane RichardsENG—ForwardMatlock Town31 August 2012Two MonthsStefan GalinskiPOL—DefenderCorby Town5 September 2012Three MonthsJames BaileyENG—MidfielderCoventry City25 September 2012Three MonthsTom NaylorENG17DefenderBradford City16 November 2012Three MonthsValentin GjokajSUI21DefenderCarlisle United22 November 2012One MonthGjokaj [III]James BaileyENG—MidfielderCoventry City1 January 2012Season LongNathan TysonENG9ForwardMillwall16 January 2012Season LongTheo RobinsonJAM11ForwardHuddersfield Town22 February 2012Season LongTom NaylorENG17DefenderGrimsby Town22 February 2013Season Long Notes Croft I Croft originally joined Oldham for the season, but Derby terminated the players contract after seven months. Atkins II Atkins originally joined Burton Albion for the season, but Derby recalled the player after six months. Gjokaj III Gjokaj originally joined Carlisle United for six weeks, but Derby recalled the player two weeks early. League table DER Results WinDrawLoss Friendlies The club announced their pre-season programme on 9 May 2012Derby Confirm Pre-Season Details dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2755174,00.html 9 May 2012 9 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120512102505/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2755174,00.html 12 May 2012 dead with a game at Mansfield Town on 25 July which started a series of 5 pre-season games. There were also trips to Burton Albion, Northampton Town, Colchester United with the set of friendlies completed with a game at Chesterfield on 11 August. On 18 May 2012, a further pre-season friendly was announced, a home game against Premier League outfit Sunderland on 8 August.Rams Face Premier League Opposition dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2765076,00.html 18 May 2012 18 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120520092353/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2765076,00.html 20 May 2012 dead DateTimeCompetitionOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendance25 July 201219:30FriendlyMansfield TownA1–2Robinson 34 pen2,596 (1,030 away fans)28 July 201215:00FriendlyBurton AlbionA1–0Jacobs 493,02631 July 201219:30FriendlyNorthampton TownA4–3Bennett 35, Robinson 38 66, Ward 851,726 (493 away fans)3 August 201219:30FriendlyColchester UnitedA2–2Okuonghae 8 o.g., Robinson 901,3528 August 201219:45FriendlySunderlandH1–1Tyson 893,128 (668 away fans)11 August 201215:15FriendlyChesterfieldA1–3S.Davies 90 Football League Championship The fixtures for the 2012–13 Football League Championship were announced on 18 June 2012 at 09:00 BST. The season will begin on 18 August 2012, later than usual due to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.Next Season's Fixture Date Revealed dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2698221,00.html 16 April 2012May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The season will open with an away home game to newly promoted Sheffield Wednesday and ends with a game at home to Millwall on 4 May 2013.DCFC To Start 2012-13 At Pride Park dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2811978,00.html 18 June 2012May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes DateMatch No.TimeOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceRefereePos. League position18 August 2012115:00Sheffield WednesdayH2–2Tyson 11, Buxton 2727,437 (5,952 away fans)S. Mathieson (Cheshire)1021 August 2012220:00Bolton WanderersA0–217,050 (974 away fans)C. Pawson (South Yorkshire)2225 August 2012315:00Wolverhampton WanderersA1–1Robinson 9021,864 (1,480 away fans)J. Moss (West Yorkshire)211 September 2012415:00WatfordH5–1Keogh 16, Hendrick 36, Sammon 43, Hughes 52, Ward 6720,608 (894 away fans)P. Tierney (Lancashire)1415 September 2012515:00Huddersfield TownA0–115,265T. Kettle (Berkshire)1918 September 2012619:45Charlton AthleticH3–2Ward 7 64 pen, Bryson 5320,063 (443 away fans)D. Phillips (West Sussex)922 September 2012715:00BurnleyH1–2Ward 2021,387O. Langford (West Midlands)1630 September 2012813:15Nottingham ForestA1–0Bryson 5528,707 (4,389 away fans)R. Madley (West Yorkshire)123 October 2012919:45MiddlesbroughA2–2Robinson 16 pen, Coutts 8713,377 (279 away fans)M. Naylor (South Yorkshire)136 October 20121015:00Brighton & Hove AlbionH0–022,059 (1,490 away fans)A. Woolmer (Northamptonshire)1320 October 20121115:00Blackburn RoversH1–1Robinson 8822,958 (1,447 away fans)M. Haywood (West Yorkshire)1423 October 20121219:45Ipswich TownAhttps://archive.today/20130420113451/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518351&tcmuri=183941 2–1Robinson 40, Tyson 9015,417 (329 away fans)A. Madley1227 October 20121315:00Peterborough UnitedA0–3 8,427 (2,126 away fans)S. Hooper (Wiltshire)133 November 20121415:00BlackpoolHhttps://archive.today/20130420031440/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3518466&tcmuri=183943 4–1Robinson 12 54, Brayford 31, Sammon 6522,272 (905 away fans)M. Russell (Hertfordshire)116 November 20121519:45BarnsleyH2–0O'Connor 69, Tyson 9020,808 (404 away fans)D. Coote (Nottingham)910 November 20121615:00MillwallA1–2Hughes 5310,392 (661 away fans)G. Salisbury (Lancashire)917 November 20121715:00Crystal PalaceA0–316,211 (1,005 away fans)F. Graham (Essex)1324 November 20121817:20Birmingham CityH3–2Sammon 32 80, Tyson 8421,505 (1,571 away fans)N. Miller (County Durham)1227 November 20121919:45Cardiff CityH1–1Robinson 6920,911 (777 away fans)M. Brown (East Yorkshire)121 December 20122017:20Leicester CityAhttps://archive.today/20130420033022/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3518784&tcmuri=183949 1–4Robinson 3820,680 (883 away fans)G. Eltringham (Sunderland)168 December 20122113:00Leeds UnitedHhttps://archive.today/20130420023152/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3518807&tcmuri=183950 3–1Sammon 15, Buxton 66, Davies 9025,034 (3,453 away fans)S. Mathieson (Cheshire)1015 December 20122215:00Bristol CityAhttps://archive.today/20130420115252/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518876 2–0Hendrick 34, Bryson 3612,526 (846 away fans)A. D'Urso (Essex)1021 December 20122319:45Hull CityHhttps://archive.today/20130420033846/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3527178 1–2Jacobs 4525,442 (1,201 away fans)D. Sheldrake (Surrey)1026 December 20122415:00BurnleyAhttps://archive.today/20130420073115/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518994 0–213,779A. Haines (Tyne and Wear)1229 December 20122515:00Charlton AthleticAhttps://archive.today/20130420200410/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3519063 1–1Ward 72 pen17,761 (1,372 away fans)C. Boyeson (East Yorkshire)111 January 20132615:00MiddlesbroughHhttps://archive.today/20130420005322/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3519128&tcmuri=183955 3–1Jacobs 19, Hendrick 42, Sammon 6522,523 (1,581 away fans)D. Whitestone (Northampton)1012 January 20132715:00Brighton & Hove AlbionA1–2Hendrick 7025,464 (1,173 away fans)I. Williamson (Berkshire)1219 January 20132813:00Nottingham ForestH1–1Ward 5233,010 (4,228 away fans)M. Clattenburg (Tyne and Wear)132 February 20132915:00Huddersfield TownH3–0Bryson 24, Ward 33, Keogh 5921,561 (1,654 away fans)K. Stroud (Dorset)99 February 20133015:00Sheffield WednesdayA2–2Hendrick 23, Ward 48 pen25,765 (3,649 away fans)O. Langford (West Midlands)1012 February 20133119:45Hull CityA1–2Ward 8415,677R. Madley (West Yorkshire)1016 February 20133215:00Wolverhampton WanderersH0–023,036 (1,953 away fans)G. Salisbury (Lancashire)919 February 20133319:45Bolton WanderersHhttps://archive.today/20130420061931/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3519606 1–1Ward 8122,145 (774 away fans)G. Ward (Surrey)923 February 20133415:00WatfordA1–2Ward 73 pen14.445 (929 away fans)M. Haywood (West Yorkshire)111 March 20133519:45Crystal PalaceH0–123,065 (993 away fans)R. Madley (West Yorkshire)125 March 20133619:45Cardiff CityA1–1Sammon 7521,544 (294 away fans)D. Deadman (Cambridgeshire)129 March 20133715:00Birmingham CityA1–3Davies 4015,850 (1,317 away fans)S. Hooper (Wiltshire)1516 March 20133817:20Leicester CityHhttps://archive.today/20130420045157/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3519889 2–1Keogh 16, Martin 4423,123 (1,901 away fans)K. Stroud (Hampshire)1229 March 20133919:45Bristol CityH3–0Hendrick 36, Ward 54, Davies 9023,483 (839 away fans)C. Boyeson (East Yorkshire)121 April 20134017:20Leeds UnitedAhttps://archive.today/20130420055943/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3520055 2–1Coutts 73, Buxton 8821,384R. East (Wiltshire)86 April 20134115:00Ipswich TownH0–123,081 (939 away fans)E. Ilderton (Tyne and Wear)1013 April 20134215:00Blackburn RoversA0–213,391A. Haines (Tyne and Wear)1316 April 20134319:45BarnsleyAhttps://archive.today/20130505004436/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3520216 1–1Coutts 909,007 (839 away fans)P. Tierney (Lancashire)1520 April 20134415:00Peterborough UnitedH3–1Bryson 41, Martin 50, Keogh 5223,753 (1,788 away fans)M. Haywood (West Yorkshire)1127 April 20134515:00BlackpoolA1–2Davies 6514,775 (1,657 away fans)G. Ward (Surrey)134 May 20134612:45MillwallH1–0Sammon 8525,021 (1,054 away fans)R. Madley (West Yorkshire)10 FA Cup As a Football League Championship club, Derby will enter the FA Cup at the third round stage in January 2013. They were given a draw home game to League One table toppers Tranmere Rovers, who they had never played in the competition before and had not met in any competition since a 6–2 home win in the First Division on 8 April 1996. In the fourth round draw, Derby drew fellow Championship side Blackburn Rovers. DateRoundTimeOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceReferee5 January 20133rd round proper15:00Tranmere RoversH5–0Davies 42, Sammon 54, Brayford 63, Hendrick 72, Bennett 8711,740M. Halsey (Lancashire)26 January 20134th round proper15:00Blackburn RoversH0–314,013 (1,287 away fans)S. Attwell (Warwickshire) Football League Cup As a Football League Championship club, Derby will enter the Football League Cup at the first round stage, which will commence the week starting 13 August 2012, before Derby's first league game of the season. The seeded and regionalised draw will be made on 14 June 2012 at 09:30 BSTLeague Cup to be rebranded Capital One Cup in new deal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18283519 1 June 2012 with Derby, one of the Northern region's seeded teams,Capital One Cup Draw at 9.30am Tomorrow dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2809648,00.html 13 June 2012May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes drawn against League One side Scunthorpe United at home,Derby at Home in Capital One Cup dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2806128,00.html 14 June 2012May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes who they had never in the competition before, with the last meeting between the clubs being an away 0–0 draw in the Championship on 19 February 2011. DateRoundTimeOpponentVenueResultScorersAttendanceReferee14 August 20121st round19:45Scunthorpe UnitedH5–5 (6–7 pens)Keogh 30, Buxton 34 53, Robinson 40, Tyson 834,724D. Mohareb Squad statistics Appearances, goals and cards No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKENG Frank Fielding1600010170012DFENG John Brayford4012110432603DFWAL Gareth Roberts2902010320114MFSCO Craig Bryson3751010395705DFENG Jake Buxton26/53001227/55416DFIRL Richard Keogh4642011495307MFSCO Paul Coutts4432010473708MFIRL Jeff Hendrick43/26210045/27409FWENG Nathan Tyson4/12400115/1251010FWNIR Jamie Ward23/212100024/2125011FWJAM Theo Robinson13/158001114/1593012MFENG Michael Jacobs13/2621/101015/2723013GKENG Adam Legzdins29/10200031/100014FWUSA Conor Doyle1/100/10001/200015DFIRL Mark O'Brien6/3020008/302016DFENG James O'Connor15/710/100015/813017DFENG Tom Naylor00000/100/100018MFENG Ben Davies8/1741/110/109/1753019MFENG Will Hughes33/22201036/223020FWENG Mason Bennett1/500/110/101/710021DFALB Valentin Gjokaj2/4000002/401022DFENG Michael Hoganson3/1000003/100023DFWAL Kieron Freeman10/900/100010/1002024MFSCO Craig Forsyth10000001002025FWENG Chris Martin12/12000012/121028DFENG Josh Lelan000000000029FWENG Steve Davies000000000029DFENG Jamie Hanson000000000030GKIRL Saul Deeney000000000032FWIRL Conor Sammon41/48210043/4900 Records Club RecordStatisticDates(s)Biggest Win5–1 v Watford1 September 2012Biggest Defeat0–3 v Peterborough Unitedv Crystal Palace1–4 v Leicester City27 October 201217 November 20121 December 2012Consecutive Victories316 March 2013 – 1 April 2013Unbeaten Run530 September 2012 – 23 October 2012Consecutive Defeats210 November 2012 – 17 November 201221 December 2012 – 26 December 201223 February 2013 – 1 March 2013Winless Run89 February 2013 – 9 March 2013 (The above statistics refer to league matches only) Individuals League Most league appearances: PosPlayerCountryApps (Subs)1Richard KeoghIRL462Jeff HendrickIRL43/23Conor SammonIRL41/44Paul CouttsSCO445Michael JacobsENG13/26 Most league Goals: PosPlayerCountryGoals1Jamie WardNIR122Theo RobinsonJAM8=Conor SammonIRL84Jeff HendrickIRL65Craig BrysonSCO5 All competitions Most appearances: PosPlayerCountryApps (Subs)1Richard KeoghIRL492Paul CouttsSCO473Jeff HendrickIRL45/24Conor SammonIRL43/45Michael JacobsENG15/27 Most goals: PosPlayerCountryGoals1Jamie WardNIR122Theo RobinsonJAM9=Conor SammonIRL94Jeff HendrickIRL75Craig BrysonSCO5 Season Awards AwardPlayerJack Stamps Player of the YearRichard KeoghClub Player of the YearRichard KeoghSupporter's Club Player of the YearRichard KeoghSammy Crooks Young Player of the YearWill HughesUnder-21 Player of the YearKieron FreemanAcademy Player of the YearMax LoweScholar of the YearJamie HansonGoal of the SeasonJeff Hendrick v MiddlesbroughBrian Clough AwardFaye NixonPresident's AwardDarren Wassall Under-21s Results #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFFF Upcoming fixture 1px solid #AAAAAA Friendlies There were three pre-season friendlies announced on 9 May 2012, which began with the final of the 2011–12 Central League Cup against Manchester City Elite Development squad at Pride Park on 4 August, there were also trips to local clubs Belper Town and Matlock Town. The Central League Cup against Manchester City Elite Development squad was postponed in July due to City not being able to name to fulfil the fixture due to a lack of players being available for selection on the date of the match, the game would be rescheduled at a later date.Reserve Cup Final Clash Postponed dcfc.co.uk http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2850011,00.html 17 July 2012 17 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120719224721/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~2850011,00.html 19 July 2012 dead Behind closed doors friendlies would replace the club's reserve league games. DateK.O.CompetitionOpponentsHome/AwayResultF – ADerby ScorersAttendance7 August 201219:30FriendlyBelper TownA0–1 85015 August 201220:00FriendlyMatlock TownA2–1McNulty 26, Riski 43TBATBACentral League Cup FinalManchester CityH PDL2 – North Derby withdrew from the Central League, the instead entered the new U21 Professional Development League 2 – North, which was formed under the controversial EPPP, formulated by the Premier League. Derby started the season away to Leeds United on 22 August and ended the regular season at home to Coventry City on 8 April. Play-offs between the North and South divisions would decide the national champions. With the semi-finals being on 4 May and the final on 11 May. DateMatchNo.K.O.OpponentsHome/AwayFull TimeF – ADerby ScorersPos22 August 2012113:00Leeds UnitedA2–2Jacobs 11, Robinson 627 August 2012213:00Leicester CityH3–2Gjokaj 6, Doyle 72, Davies 8428 September 2012311:00Sheffield WednesdayA2–1Robinson 25, Doyle 65319 September 2012413:00Huddersfield TownH2–0Jacobs 69 pen, Doyle 7911 October 2012513:00Crewe AlexandraH4–2Bennett , Doyle , Naylor x2115 October 2012613:00Birmingham CityA0–0224 October 2012713:00Sheffield UnitedA1–0Chris Salt 30 o.g.129 October 2012813:00Wigan AthleticH4–2Davies 11 46, Freeman 27, O'Brien 5917 November 2012913:00Leeds UnitedH0–5 112 November 20121013:00Nottingham ForestA1–2Jacobs 38 pen117 November 20121113:00BarnsleyA2–0Tyson 3, Robinson 29117 December 20121213:00Sheffield WednesdayH3–0Bennett 21 89, Tyson 49128 January 20131313:00Huddersfield TownA3–2Doyle 19, Freeman 76, Hanson 84111 February 20131413:00Crewe AlexandraA0–326 March 20131513:00Sheffield UnitedH2–0Wassall 21, Hoganson 54218 March 20131613:00BarnsleyH2–0Rooney 58 o.g., Hanson 71226 March 20131713:00Coventry CityH1–2Jacobs pen.22 April 20131813:00Leicester CityA0–328 April 20131913:00Coventry CityA0–0217 April 20132013:00Nottingham ForestH0–1222 April 20132113:00Birmingham CityH0–4324 April 20132214:00Wigan AthleticH0–03 Player statistics Pos.NameAppsGoalsGKENG Atkins30GKIRL Deeney100GKENG Fielding30GKENG Legzdins50GKNOR Mørch10DFNZLAdams was born in Melbourne, Australia, but also qualifies to represent New Zealand internationally and represented them at U-17, U-20, and U-23 level before making his international debut for New Zealand in May 2016. Adams6/70DFENG Berry1/10DFENG Brayford10DFENG Buxton30DFENG Dales11/30DFWAL Freeman122DFALB Gjokaj181DFPOL Galinski20DFENG Hanson6/22DFENG Hayes20DFENG Hoganson201DFENG Lelan5/20DFENG Naylor72DFENG Nash10DFIRL O'Brien71DFENG O'Connor70DFENG Rawson1/20DFWAL Roberts30DFENG Sellars20 Pos.NameAppsGoalsDFENG Sharpe0/30DFIRL Tuite0/10DFENG Wixted3/50MFENG Bailey20MFENG Bola0/10MFENG Davies113MFENG Clennett10MFENG Dawkins6/30MFUSA Doyle175MFIRL Hendrick10MFENG Hughes10MFENG Jacobs144MFENG Richards3/10MFENG Revan1/10MFENG Smith5/20MFENG Wassall1/20FWENG Bennett132FWENG Carrigy10FWENG Johnson10FWJAM Robinson42FWENG Thomas6/90FWENG Tyson62FWENG Vernam40 References Notes notes External links Derby County FC official website Derby County FC on Soccerbase 2011–12 Derby County seasons 2012–13 2013–14 2012-13 Category:2012–13 Football League Championship by team