Jacob Hackett

1 month ago | the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett

Derby County were led to safety by John Eustace last term, finishing 19th despite appearing dead and buried at the time of his DCFC appointment in early February. In what was a remarkable turnaround under the leadership of their former player, one thing for certain is that the Rams must now revitalise their squad in order to start pushing up the second tier table once again.

1 month ago | the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett

Wrexham secured automatic promotion from League One last term having achieved a 2nd place finish, beaten to the title by a record-breaking Birmingham City and finishing five points ahead of 3rd place Stockport County. The Red Dragons made history by becoming the first side to win back-to-back-to-back promotions in English football – a feat which would have certainly been impossible without the generous backing and serious ambition of their owners.

1 month ago | the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett

Derby County achieved their goal of Championship survival this term, fighting until the final day of the season to secure their spot in the second tier for the 2025/26 campaign. A 0-0 draw with Stoke City was enough for DCFC to finish 19th and avoid the drop. The division that DCFC found themselves in come May was always bound to have an impact on their end of season retained list and, as such, eight players have been let go.

1 month ago | the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett

Derby County snapped up the goalkeeper on a free transfer after he rejected new terms at former side Rotherham United. DCFC had just come up short in their play-off push the season prior. Brought through the doors by Paul Warne, who he had previously worked with at the New York Stadium, it was thought that 29-year-old Vickers was set to become first choice between the sticks. With Joe Wildsmith his main competition, Vickers did have extended spells in net.

1 month ago | the72.co.uk | Jacob Hackett

Derby County appeared dead and buried at the time of John Eustace’s appointment in February, but a stellar end to the campaign saw DCFC outfit achieve safety with a 19th place finish. Eyebrows were raised when the former Rams midfielder left Blackburn Rovers, who were occupying a play-off spot at the time, to become the new manager of relegation-threatened Derby, though it is now beginning to look like a wise move.