Daily Mail Monday May 12

WELL done Birmingham - it really was 'incredible business' to let Steve Bruce go
TORRES - the only true great in an average Liverpool side
UNITED legend Giggs should call it a day after Champions League final

It's the time of year to remind people of what they shouldn't have said. No, not all people, just David Sullivan

BBC Sports Monday May 12

Rams accept Earnshaw transfer bid

Derby County accept a bid from an unnamed club for striker Robert Earnshaw.


Daily Mail Monday May 12

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Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting Birthdays - May 12

Many happy returns - sporting icons celebrating their birthday on May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

On this day in sport - May 12

It happened on this day in sport - but in what year?

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sport on TV - May 12

A selective guide to sport on TV today and tomorrow

Daily Mail Monday May 12

RELEGATION TIMELINE - HOW BIRMINGHAM AND READING MET THEIR FATE

AT KICK-OFF, Fulham lie 17th, just above Reading and Birmingham in the safety zone.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

What the back pages of the papers say - May 12

A brief round-up of what the sports pages of the national daily papers are reporting - May 12

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Deflated Coppell will ponder future

Steve Coppell admitted he needed time to consider his future following Reading's relegation from the Premier League despite beating Derby 4-0.

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Rams boss accepts Earnshaw bid

Out-of-favour striker Rob Earnshaw looks to be on his way out of Derby after manager Paul Jewell confirmed the club had accepted a bid for him.

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Jewell disgusted by display

Derby boss Paul Jewell is glad to see the back of the season after a 4-0 defeat by Reading, who will also be in the Championship next term.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Giggs caps record day with title-clinching goal for United while Fulham complete great escape

Ryan Giggs scored Manchester United's second goal as they won 2-0 at Wigan to retain the Premier League title on the day he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 758 games for the club - while Danny Murphy's goal at Fratton Park kept Fulham in the top flight

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Derby 0-4 Reading

Reading sweep Derby aside at Pride Park but are relegated to the Championship after Fulham's win at Portsmouth.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Premier League chief Scudamore refuses to give up on 39th step

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the idea of playing additional matches abroad has not been scrapped. Proposals for an extra round of matches to be played at neutral venues spread across the world met with a lukewarm response when revealed earlier in the season

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Pearson full of praise for Derby fans

Derby County chairman Adam Pearson believes the club's fans have lifted their profile around the world.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Mears Mystified By Lack Of Fight

Tye says Rams had the players to compete better in 07-08

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Derby's Mears: Stoke can survive in Premiership

Derby County fullback Tyrone Mears says Stoke City's players should have no fear ahead of next season's Premiership campaign.

Premium TV Sunday May 11

Players Are Pitiful, Says Boss

Jewell's despair after season ends in heavy home defeat

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Derby accept offer for Earnshaw

Derby County striker Robert Earnshaw is leaving Pride Park.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Derby players not good enough - Jewell

Derby boss Paul Jewell branded his players as "not good enough" after their final day thrashing by relegated Reading.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough eyeing Derby fullback Mears

Derby County fullback Tyrone Mears is a target for Middlesbrough.

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Moore believes in Baggies prospects

Derby defender Darren Moore expects former club West Brom to make a better fist of life in the top flight than his current employers.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

What the back pages of the papers are saying - May 11

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Avram Grant, whose reign as Chelsea manager has been dogged by uncertainty over his long-term future, may leave on his own terms at the end of the season... Also: Richard Hill and Lawrence Dallaglio, two of England's 2003 World Cup heroes, were given standing ovations yesterday as they said sad farewells to the Guinness Premiership

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 11

Derby 0-4 Reading: Heroic failure for Royals

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

We'll give it our all, vows Moore

Darren Moore has reassured Fulham and Birmingham fans by insisting he "wouldn't sleep at night" if Derby rolled over for Reading on Sunday.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 10

Derby v Reading: Preview

Premium TV Friday May 9

No End-of-season Feel For Darren

Rams will be at 100 per cent on Sunday says big man

Premium TV Friday May 9

Boss Ready To Focus On Next Season

But signing off on a high would be great for the fans

Premium TV Friday May 9

Surgery For Defender Dean

Leacock ruled out and will have hernia op

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Royals could regret remarks - Jewell

Derby boss Paul Jewell has accused Reading of acting like a Champions League club after comments made by Royals assistant manager Kevin Dillon.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Todd free to leave the Rams

Paul Jewell has begun his summer clear-out by informing Andy Todd he is free to find another club - and the Derby boss admits more will follow.

Premium TV Thursday May 8

Jewell Demands Full Commitment

"Not even 99 per cent" will get the boss's approval

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Rams boss plans player talks

Derby County boss Paul Jewell is to hold talks with every Rams player over the next 10 days to discuss their future at the club.

BBC Sports Thursday May 8

Plymouth boss targets Teale deal

Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock says he has made an offer to sign Derby's Gary Teale on a permanent basis.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Pilgrims loan duo leave Home Park

Plymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has confirmed Gary Teale and Russell Anderson have returned to Derby and Sunderland respectively.

BBC Sports Wednesday May 7

I made the wrong move - Griffin

Stoke City captain Andy Griffin says he got it wrong by joining Derby last summer rather than spending a full season with the Potters.

Premium TV Wednesday May 7

Fagan Faces Hull Play-off Task

Front-man remains for Tigers' Premier League bid

BBC Sports Tuesday May 6

Forest expect Commons will stay

Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood says he expects Rams target Kris Commons to stay following the club's promotion.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

Johnson signs on for the Magpies

Veteran defender Michael Johnson will remain at Notts County much to Ian McParland's delight after agreeing a one-year contract with the club.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

TEAMtalk's Team of the Year

With the end of the season fast approaching, TEAMtalk's top guns have cast their votes and come up with their Premier League Team of the Year.

BBC Sports Tuesday May 6

Johnson agrees Notts County move

Veteran Derby defender Michael Johnson agrees a permanent move to Notts County after a successful loan spell at Meadow Lane.

Teamtalk Monday May 5

Forest hope Commons stays put

Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood wants to keep Kris Commons at the City Ground despite interest from East Midlands rivals Derby.

Premium TV Monday May 5

Reading Is The First Rams Fan Day

Lots of attractions on season's final afternoon

Teamtalk Sunday May 4

Jewell demands culture change

Paul Jewell shrugged off Derby's status as the worst team in Premier League history and insisted his thoughts are already on next season.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

Blackburn 3-1 Derby

Blackburn come from behind to beat relegated Derby.

Premium TV Saturday May 3

Miles Can Hold His Head High

Centre-back partner impressed by teenager

Premium TV Saturday May 3

Moore Bemoans Rams' Mistakes

Rovers didn't have to work for goals says Darren

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 3

Blackburn 3-1 Derby: Rams clinch unwanted record

Teamtalk Saturday May 3

McCarthy: Sav has no skill at all

Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy says former team-mate and Derby battler Robbie Savage is 'technically the worst player' he has ever seen.

Teamtalk Friday May 2

Jewell expects no sympathy for Rams

Paul Jewell admits Derby deserve no sympathy if they officially become the worst team to have ever graced the Premier League this weekend.

Teamtalk Friday May 2

Savage will have point to prove - MH

Mark Hughes says the return of Robbie Savage is chief among the reasons why Blackburn can take nothing for granted against Derby this weekend.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 2

Blackburn v Derby: Preview

BBC Sports Thursday May 1

Stubbs will miss Derby's run-in

Derby County defender Alan Stubbs will miss the last two games of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

ESPN Soccernet Monday Apr 28

Derby 2-6 Arsenal: Joy of six for Gunners

ESPN Soccernet Sunday Apr 27

Derby v Arsenal: Preview

ESPN Soccernet Friday Apr 25

Relegated Derby appoint Hutchings as assistant

ESPN Soccernet Thursday Apr 24

Jolly: Q&A with Eddie Lewis

At 33, Eddie Lewis is still going strong in the EPL and for the U.S. national team.

ESPN Soccernet Thursday Apr 24

Huddersfield chairman lauds Ternent appointment

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 19

West Ham 2-1 Derby: Cole grabs winner

Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd38276580225887
Chelsea382510365263985
Arsenal382411374314383
Liverpool382113467283976
Everton381981155332265
Aston Villa3816121071512060
Blackburn381513105048258
Portsmouth38169134840857
Man City381510134553-855
West Ham381310154250-849
Tottenham381113146661546
Newcastle381110174565-2043
Middlesbrough381012164353-1042
Wigan381010183451-1740
Sunderland38116213659-2339
Bolton38910193654-1837
Fulham38812183860-2236
Reading38106224166-2536
Birmingham38811194662-1635
Derby3818292089-6911

Last Game

Derby County 0 Reading 4 on Sunday May 11 2008
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