Rams Take Brazilian on loan

Last updated : 01 April 2003 By
Derby County have pulled off a major coup in bringing Brazilian Ricardo to Pride Park on loan for the rest of this season.

The 34 year-old midfielder will arrive in Derby tomorrow afternoon and is seen as the saviour the Rams have been waiting for all season.

Unfortunately we cannot release Ricardo’s picture until he is paraded at tomorrow morning’s press conference but we hope to have it on site by noon today.

Caretaker manager George Burley is thought to be instrumental in the loan that has had special dispensation from the FA, due to our depleted squad, following the closure of the official transfer window for the season.

Ricardo said in broken English “I loves Rams and hope keeping you up will be nice for you”. Lets hope he plays a better game than he talks.

Don’t forget you can get your first glimpse of Ricardo here on Derby County Mad........soon!

Well here is the Brazilian Ricardo...............April Fool....as if you didn't know!