Roy McFarland is a name synonymous with Derby County Football Club. The centre-back joined the Rams as a 19 year old from Tranmere Rovers in August 1967 for £25,000 and went on to play a pivotal role in the Rams’ rise to the top of English football during the 1970s. Across 530 appearances Roy’s…
Imagine that World War 2 only finished in 2004. That’s how close the 1966 World Cup was to the end of the actual war, and even closer to the end of rationing. The 1960s are often described as “swinging” – take that as you will – but in reality life was tough for working…
“What a fantastic experience it was, parading the trophy around the pitch” says former Rams striker Roger Davies as he fondly recalls the moments leading up to the final game of the 1974/1975 season against Carlisle United at the Baseball Ground. The players and management team learned they had secured the Division One title…
Continuing our look back at Derby’s second title winning season in 1974/1975, here RamsTrust reviews the matches played in March 1975. The month started with Derby in 8th place after 30 games, four points behind leaders Everton and with a game in hand over many of the teams above them in the table. Derby…
Continuing our look back at Derby’s second title winning season in 1974/1975, here RamsTrust reviews the matches played in February 1975. The month started with Derby in good recent form having won four league games in a row and sitting in fifth place, only two points behind leaders Everton. Derby’s first game on February…