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DERBY County’s pre-season fixtures will all be played in this country.
The Rams will return to training on July 1 ahead of the new season starting on August 8.
Games have been arranged against Burton Albion, Notts County, Chesterfield, Yeovil, Torquay United and Exeter City.
The Yeovil, Torquay and Exeter fixtures form part of a five-day tour of the West Country from July 21 to 25.
Derby will also entertain a Premier League side or European opponents in a friendly at Pride Park Stadium on August 1.
Manager Nigel Clough believes staying in the UK will give the team the best possible preparation for next season.
“You know the quality of the opposition you are up against in England and playing here gives our supporters a chance to come and watch us,” said the Rams manager.
Derby have played pre-season games in Norway, Iceland, Austria, Italy and Holland in recent years.
Clough says staying in at home rather than going abroad was a deliberate decision.
“Having been a player and having been to these training camps for a week or two – and we had some terrible trips with Forest over the years stuck in the middle of nowhere – boredom does set in and may be you don’t work to the capacity that you should,” said Clough (pictured).
“With our lovely training complex here at Moor Farm, we will be staying in Derby and getting out and about as well, to local parks and varying it.
“It saves getting on an aeroplane any more times than we have to.
“I think there are a few lads not too keen on the flying. I know Gary (Crosby) is not keen, Robbie (Savage) as well. I don’t think there will be too many missing that part of it.
“But the most important thing is to get the best preparation, which we feel is here, and it gives supporters a chance to come and see us, which is important.
“Playing at Burton, Notts County, Chesterfield and having a few days in the West Country, playing Yeovil, Torquay and Exeter will give supporters that chance.
“I know they like to incorporate a few days away and come and watch the pre-season games as well. It is important we give them the opportunity to do that.”
Dates for the fixtures have yet to be released.
The Rams will return to training on July 1 ahead of the new season starting on August 8.
Games have been arranged against Burton Albion, Notts County, Chesterfield, Yeovil, Torquay United and Exeter City.
The Yeovil, Torquay and Exeter fixtures form part of a five-day tour of the West Country from July 21 to 25.
Derby will also entertain a Premier League side or European opponents in a friendly at Pride Park Stadium on August 1.
Manager Nigel Clough believes staying in the UK will give the team the best possible preparation for next season.
“You know the quality of the opposition you are up against in England and playing here gives our supporters a chance to come and watch us,” said the Rams manager.
Derby have played pre-season games in Norway, Iceland, Austria, Italy and Holland in recent years.
Clough says staying in at home rather than going abroad was a deliberate decision.
“Having been a player and having been to these training camps for a week or two – and we had some terrible trips with Forest over the years stuck in the middle of nowhere – boredom does set in and may be you don’t work to the capacity that you should,” said Clough (pictured).
“With our lovely training complex here at Moor Farm, we will be staying in Derby and getting out and about as well, to local parks and varying it.
“It saves getting on an aeroplane any more times than we have to.
“I think there are a few lads not too keen on the flying. I know Gary (Crosby) is not keen, Robbie (Savage) as well. I don’t think there will be too many missing that part of it.
“But the most important thing is to get the best preparation, which we feel is here, and it gives supporters a chance to come and see us, which is important.
“Playing at Burton, Notts County, Chesterfield and having a few days in the West Country, playing Yeovil, Torquay and Exeter will give supporters that chance.
“I know they like to incorporate a few days away and come and watch the pre-season games as well. It is important we give them the opportunity to do that.”
Dates for the fixtures have yet to be released.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Wayne Sellwood on -
Blake - I need to have a word with you!
as a Forest fan - not happy about reading about the 'enemy' on WTFC web site!!!
Not really mate, well done for posting this info.
Which WTFC team do you play for?
I assist paul Thomas with the 2nd team.
Cheers
Wayne
Common you Reds!!
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Permalink Reply by Blake Fallows on -
i played for what is now the u16's...
but back in derby now..
2-0 and u f**ked it up!!
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