Rams announce 125th year celebrations

Last updated : 04 December 2008 By Rams Mad Editor
Steve Bloomer bust
Steve Bloomer soon to be watching at Pride Park
Derby County have launched their 125th Years celebrations with a collection of players from the past.

Reg Harrison and Jimmy Bullions, the only surviving members of the 1946 FA Cup winning side were on hand with medals, along with legendary defender and former managers of the Rams Roy McFarland and Dave Mackay.

Captain fantastic, Robbie Van Der Lann also enjoyed the get together and was happy to see Derby County doing so well in the Carling Cup this season.

The first event of the 2009 celebrations will be the unveiling of the bronze bust of Rams and England Legend, Steve Bloomer. This will take place prior to the Rams game with Queens Park Rangers on January 17th 2009...

To view the BBC's report on todays events click on the photograph of Steve Bloomer.