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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side take on Derby County on Thursday

Solskjaer wary of Wayne Rooney threat against United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wary of the threat Wayne Rooney poses to Manchester United's FA Cup hopes as the Derby forward looks to prove there is "still fight in an old dog".

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

BBC severs ties with Ramage after 'black lads' comments

Derby have condemned alleged discriminatory remarks made by a radio pundit about their black players.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Wayne Rooney's FA Cup date with Man United confirmed

Wayne Rooney's reunion with Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round will be televised live on Thursday, 5 March.

Soccer • 06 Feb 20

Wayne Rooney could not find a way past Northampton

FA Cup wrap: Northampton hold Rams, Wednesday sink QPR

Wayne Rooney could not inspire Derby to FA Cup victory against Sky Bet League Two Northampton as the pair face a fourth-round replay at Pride Park following a forgetful Friday night tie.

Soccer • 24 Jan 20

Jason Knight has been a bright spot in a challenging season for Derby County

Knight signs long-term contract with Derby County

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Jason Knight has signed a long-term contract with Derby County as his rapid rise at the club continues.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20

Wayne Rooney gets a pat on the head for a job well done

Championship wrap: Wayne Rooney shines on Derby debut

Wayne Rooney's Derby County debut was a winning one as he had a hand in both goals in a 2-1 victory over Barnsley at Pride Park.

Soccer • 02 Jan 20

Wayne Rooney looks likely to make his debut against Barnsley

Wayne Rooney set to make long-awaited Derby debut

Wayne Rooney is set to make his return to English football on Thursday when Derby face Barnsley in the Championship.

Soccer • 01 Jan 20

Wayne Rooney agreed an 18-month player-coach deal with Derby back in August, but cannot play for the Rams until the winter transfer window opens

Rooney set to link up with Derby County this weekend

Derby have confirmed Wayne Rooney will be in attendance for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship match with QPR.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

Mick McCarthy has hit out at Derby County

McCarthy slams Derby for sacking captain Keogh

Mick McCarthy says he is "astounded" by Derby County's decision to sack club captain Richard Keogh.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

Phillip Cocu was happy with his team's spirit

Cocu happy with 2-goal Lawrence after 'difficult week'

Derby manager Phillip Cocu was proud of his players following a 2-0 win over MIddlesbrough, which ended a tough week that saw Richard Keogh sacked for gross misconduct.

Soccer • 02 Nov 19

Tom Lawrence was convicted of drink-driving following an incident last month

C'ship wrap: Under-fire Lawrence wins it for Derby

Another bruising week for Derby County ended on something a high as a Tom Lawrence double secured a 2-0 win over struggling Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 02 Nov 19

Richard Keogh may take legal action against his former employers

Treacy: I can't see Richie taking this lying down

Three of Richard Keogh's former team-mates have expressed their sympathies after the Republic of Ireland international was sacked by Derby County.

Soccer • 31 Oct 19

Richard Keogh has 14 days to lodge an appeal against his dismissal

Derby dismiss Keogh on grounds of 'gross misconduct'

Derby have terminated the contract of captain Richard Keogh "for gross misconduct" following an internal disciplinary hearing.

Soccer • 31 Oct 19

Police escort Derby County footballers Tom Lawrence (rear left) and Mason Bennett (rear right) from Derby Magistrates' Court

Derby footballers avoid prison for drink-driving crash

Derby pair Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett have avoided prison after they admitted drink-driving over a crash which left their club captain Richard Keogh seriously injured.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

Lawrence was back on the field for the Rams

Championship round-up: Lawrence returns for Derby

Lawrence and Bennett return after their involvement in the car accident that ruled Ireland centre-half Richard Keogh out for 15 months.

Soccer • 02 Oct 19

Ireland and Derby defender Richard Keogh

Keogh facing up to 15 months on sideline after crash

The Ireland centre half was a backseat passenger in a car being driven by his Derby County team mate Tom Lawrence, who has since been charged with drink driving.

Soccer • 30 Sep 19

Richard Keogh was involved in a car crash on Tuesday night

Keogh out for the season after drink-driving collision

Derby County have issued an extraordinary statement that has detailed a team night out that ended in Republic of Ireland defender Richard Keogh sustaining a season-ending knee injury in a car crash, with two other players charged with drink driving at the scene.

Soccer • 26 Sep 19

Wayne Rooney has joined Derby County on an 18-month deal

Wayne Rooney to join Derby as player-coach in January

Wayne Rooney will join Derby as a player-coach on an initial 18-month contract from January 2020, the Championship club have announced.

Soccer • 06 Aug 19

Lampard confirmed as new Chelsea manager

Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Frank Lampard took Derby to the play-off final

Lampard excused from Derby training for Chelsea talks

Frank Lampard has been excused from reporting back for pre-season training with Derby as he continues discussions about becoming Chelsea manager.

Soccer • 01 Jul 19

Frank Lampard looks to be on the way back to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea make move to recruit Lampard as manager

Derby have given permission for Chelsea to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 25 Jun 19

John McGinn celebrates his crucial goal for Aston Villa

Villa back in Premier League after edging past Derby

Aston Villa survived seven minutes of stoppage time to edge past Derby County 2-1 in the Championship play-off final and earn a return to the Premier League.

Soccer • 27 May 19

Play-off final: Aston Villa 2-1 Derby County recap

Aston Villa ensured that they'll be playing Premier League soccer next season with a 2-1 victory over Derby County at Wembley. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 27 May 19

Richard Keogh embraces Derby County manager Frank Lampard at the full-time whistle

'Absolutely brilliant' – Keogh basks in Derby win

Republic of Ireland international Richard Keogh will take his place in the Championship play-off final after what he described as a "crazy" night at Elland Road.

Soccer • 15 May 19

Frank Lampard reacts at the full-time whistle at Elland Road

Resurgent Derby stun Leeds to earn play-off final berth

Derby County will take on Aston Villa in the Championship play-off final after a sensational second-half display to defeat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road, Frank Lampard's side winning 4-3 on aggregate.

Soccer • 15 May 19