Rams plan taking on another Powell

Last updated : 20 November 2008 By Rams Mad Editor

Darren Powell
Darren Powell becomes the seventh Powell to play for Derby County
Derby County have a long association with players with the surname Powell and look set to add to the half dozen who have pulled on the Rams shirt with 32 year-old Darren Powell.

Powell has not played a league game since the end of last season when he was with Southampton and is a free agent so will not cost Derby County any fee if he joins.

Paul Jewell sees Powel as the centre defender that the club have been looking to ring in on loan. The search so far has been fruitless, with several approaches to Premiership clubs to take defenders currently out of first team recognition.

Powell is a tall and powerful defender standing 6ft 3 inches and it seems Jewell regards him as the defensive cover he has been searching for after injuries to Martin Albrechtsen and Dean Leacock...