Eight Players released by newly promoted Rams

Seth lad released

Paul Peschisolido another to be released after Wembley joy

Derby County have had to show the ruthless side of football in releasing eight players, many of whom helped Derby County reach the Premiership just four days ago.

Paul Peschisolido, who played in the Wembley Championship play-off final on Monday, along with Seth Johnson, have been told they will not be offered new contracts by the club.

Goalkeeper Lee Grant another victim of the cull

Others to feel the reality of top class football are Paul Boertien, Morten Bisgaard, Lee Grant, Steven Cann, Lionel Ainsworth and Tom Cumberworth. All of these players have been told they can leave the club.

The Rams are looking to cleared the decks to be in a position to bring in talented players capable of keeping the Rams in the Premier League next season.