It's safe to say Brummies don't like the Villa but yesterday it was the Rams Emanuel (Tito) Villa who denied them victory over an improving Rams side.
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The week started well with the club getting new owners in the shape of 45 year-old American, Andrew Appleby. Mr Appleby and family were over for the big unveiling of the new directorship. New titles for Chairman Adam Pearson and everyone else on the new board and former NBA Marketing officer, Tom Glick installed as the new CEO charged
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Wednesday saw the Rams revival in an entertaining midweek game against Sven Goran Erikson and his Manchester City team. The joy of the crowd when the Rams went 1-0 up was akin to winning the Cup Final. The game should have been the Rams second win in a Premiership season that has seen little joy for Rams fans. The fates however conspired against Derby County yet again and a goal that was scored by Daniel Sturridge, nephew of former Rams striker Dean, was clearly offside, yet stood.
The good news however continues as the Rams earn yet another point in their struggle to avoid the title of worst ever Premiership team.
With the transfer window closing at midnight on Thursday the struggle to land Rangers goalkeeper, Roy Carroll was finally won as the 30 year-old finally put pen to paper . Even later was the surprise capture of Everton veteran defender Alan Stubbs and although now 36 he will add some much needed experience to the Derby defence. Alan joins on an 18 month contract.
Friday, we all had a day off and more good news as the threatened heavy snow fall fails to arrive during the day.
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What a difference a week makes!
