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IN PHOTOS: A SEASON OF GREAT SHOTS

Pictures in this gallery by Andy Clarke.
  • Nathan Ellington eyes up his penalty against Utrecht - a look we would see later in the season. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Paul Green gets in the thick of the action on his Rams debut - but it's victory for his former club Doncaster Rovers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Celebrations get going after the Duke's late leveller against Lincoln City in the Carling Cup - the first of his hat-trick. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Tito Villa tries to find the back of the net in the 1-1 draw at Bristol City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Claude Davis is crowded out during the 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Paul Green celebrates his Carling Cup match-winner at Preston with the slime green shirts aired for the first time. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Miles Addison gave a commanding performance in the 2-0 defeat at Barnsley. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse scored his first goal for the Rams to earn their first win of the season - against his old club Sheffield United. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Stephen Pearson netted in the 1-1 draw at Swansea, his first goal since the Wembley winner in May 2007. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Nacer Barazite impressed in the 1-1 draw with Cardiff, as he had done since joining on loan from Arsenal. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Tito Villa's first goal of the season wrapped up an impressive 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Steve Davies was on target as Derby ended September with a 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse heads Derby in front at Norwich City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Jordan Stewart fires one in from distance as Plymouth Argyle are beaten 2-1. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Kris Commons scored his first goal for the Rams but it wasn't enough to prevent a 3-2 defeat on a wet and wild night in Blackpool. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Gary Teale's first appearance of the season came in October's 1-1 draw at Coventry City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Paul Green celebrates an early goal in the 3-1 home win over Norwich. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Late drama and controversy as Miles Addison sees this header ruled out against Nottingham Forest. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Tito Villa was the hat-trick hero in the Carling Cup win at Brighton - sending the fans, a fair way back from the pitch, home very happy. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Kris Commons had Derby's best chance in the 3-0 defeat away to Reading. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Tito continues his cup form with the first in the 2-1 win over Leeds United that earned a quarter-final place. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Miles Addison, after being so cruelly denied against Forest, finally scores his first senior goal in the 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Lewin Nyatanga heads clear under pressure from ex-Ram Jon Stead in the 2-0 defeat at Ipswich. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • New signing Darren Powell puts himself about as the points are shared at home to Preston. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Luke Varney made his debut on a foggy day at Burnley in November. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Nathan Ellington's stoppage-time penalty secured a 1-0 win at Premier League side Stoke City and took Derby to the Carling Cup semi-final for only the second time. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Paul Connolly put in a typical battling performance but Crystal Palace took the points back from Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Ruben Zadkovich's first Derby start came in the 3-0 defeat at eventual champions Wolves. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Giles Barnes made his comeback from a lengthy injury absence as Derby earned a dramatic 2-2 draw at Charlton. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse came off the bench to earn a vital pre-Christmas win over Watford. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Boxing Day wasn't one to remember thanks to a 2-0 defeat at Preston North End. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • James Tomkins saw his impressive loan spell end after the 1-0 defeat at home to Ipswich Town, following which Paul Jewell resigned as manager. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • The FA Cup campaign got underway with Steve Davies's late penalty securing the most dramatic of 4-3 wins at non-league side Forest Green Rovers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • On the back of the Forest Green battle, Manchester United were beaten on an exciting night at Pride Park in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • New boss Nigel Clough was in charge for the first time but it wasn't a happy debut as Derby were beaten 2-0 at home to QPR. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Giles Barnes scored twice in the second leg at Manchester United but Derby ultimately went down 4-3 over the two semi-final clashes. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Robbie Savage was a driving force in the 1-1 FA Cup draw with Nottingham Forest having taken his chance under new boss Nigel Clough. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Miles Addison was a tower of strength at Birmingham, who edged a tight battle at St Andrews. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse heads home the first in the 2-1 beating of Coventry at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Kris Commons returned to the City Ground to haunt his old club with the winner in the FA Cup after Derby had been two-down early on. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • The Rams fans behind the goal at the City Ground could barely believe what they were seeing. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • The long trip down to Plymouth was made worthwhile as Gary Teale's stunner set the Rams on their way to a 3-0 cruise. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Manchester United were back, this time in the FA Cup, but went away with a 4-1 win and a quarter-final place. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Nacer Barazite scored his first goal for the Rams in the 4-1 victory over Blackpool. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Lewin Nyatanga's early goal was the springboard for Derby's 3-1 league win at Forest. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Robbie Savage repeated his scarf-waving antics after the final whistle. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Steve Davies battled away but Derby were beaten 2-1 by Doncaster on their first visit to the Keepmoat Stadium. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • January signing Chris Porter opened his account with a brace in the 2-2 draw at home to Swansea. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse's late strike earned a thrilling 2-1 win at home to Bristol City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • John Eustace made a swift debut in the draw at Southampton after signing on loan from Watford. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Barry Bannan marked his debut with a goal in the 4-2 defeat at Sheffield United. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Defences were on top as Derby and Barnsley ground out a 0-0 draw at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Paul Connolly was the unlikely hero with a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw at home to Burnley. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Derby's last trip to Ninian Park before Cardiff's summer move to a new home ended in a 4-1 success for the Welsh side. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Former Blade Rob Hulse netted the winner against his old club's city rivals - and received the customary warm welcome. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Mile Sterjovski was in the thick of the action and scored a fine goal but Derby were beaten 3-2 at home to Wolves on Easter Monday. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Tito Villa saw this late header ruled out for offside in the 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Gary Teale is beaten to the ball as Reading claim a 2-0 win at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Rob Hulse picks up the Jack Stamps Trophy from 1997 winner Chris Powell - on the day he secures safety with the only goal against Charlton Athletic. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Republic of Ireland youth international Mark O'Brien was given his first taste of senior football as a final-day substitute at Watford - aged only 16. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 1 of 60hide descriptionNathan Ellington eyes up his penalty against Utrecht - a look we would see later in the season. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 2 of 60hide descriptionPaul Green gets in the thick of the action on his Rams debut - but it's victory for his former club Doncaster Rovers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 3 of 60hide descriptionCelebrations get going after the Duke's late leveller against Lincoln City in the Carling Cup - the first of his hat-trick. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 4 of 60hide descriptionTito Villa tries to find the back of the net in the 1-1 draw at Bristol City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 5 of 60hide descriptionClaude Davis is crowded out during the 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 6 of 60hide descriptionPaul Green celebrates his Carling Cup match-winner at Preston with the slime green shirts aired for the first time. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 7 of 60hide descriptionMiles Addison gave a commanding performance in the 2-0 defeat at Barnsley. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 8 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse scored his first goal for the Rams to earn their first win of the season - against his old club Sheffield United. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 9 of 60hide descriptionStephen Pearson netted in the 1-1 draw at Swansea, his first goal since the Wembley winner in May 2007. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 10 of 60hide descriptionNacer Barazite impressed in the 1-1 draw with Cardiff, as he had done since joining on loan from Arsenal. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 11 of 60hide descriptionTito Villa's first goal of the season wrapped up an impressive 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 12 of 60hide descriptionSteve Davies was on target as Derby ended September with a 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 13 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse heads Derby in front at Norwich City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 14 of 60hide descriptionJordan Stewart fires one in from distance as Plymouth Argyle are beaten 2-1. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 15 of 60hide descriptionKris Commons scored his first goal for the Rams but it wasn't enough to prevent a 3-2 defeat on a wet and wild night in Blackpool. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 16 of 60hide descriptionGary Teale's first appearance of the season came in October's 1-1 draw at Coventry City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 17 of 60hide descriptionPaul Green celebrates an early goal in the 3-1 home win over Norwich. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 18 of 60hide descriptionLate drama and controversy as Miles Addison sees this header ruled out against Nottingham Forest. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 19 of 60hide descriptionTito Villa was the hat-trick hero in the Carling Cup win at Brighton - sending the fans, a fair way back from the pitch, home very happy. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 20 of 60hide descriptionKris Commons had Derby's best chance in the 3-0 defeat away to Reading. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 21 of 60hide descriptionTito continues his cup form with the first in the 2-1 win over Leeds United that earned a quarter-final place. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 22 of 60hide descriptionMiles Addison, after being so cruelly denied against Forest, finally scores his first senior goal in the 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 23 of 60hide descriptionLewin Nyatanga heads clear under pressure from ex-Ram Jon Stead in the 2-0 defeat at Ipswich. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 24 of 60hide descriptionNew signing Darren Powell puts himself about as the points are shared at home to Preston. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 25 of 60hide descriptionLuke Varney made his debut on a foggy day at Burnley in November. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 26 of 60hide descriptionNathan Ellington's stoppage-time penalty secured a 1-0 win at Premier League side Stoke City and took Derby to the Carling Cup semi-final for only the second time. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 27 of 60hide descriptionPaul Connolly put in a typical battling performance but Crystal Palace took the points back from Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 28 of 60hide descriptionRuben Zadkovich's first Derby start came in the 3-0 defeat at eventual champions Wolves. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 29 of 60hide descriptionGiles Barnes made his comeback from a lengthy injury absence as Derby earned a dramatic 2-2 draw at Charlton. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 30 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse came off the bench to earn a vital pre-Christmas win over Watford. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 31 of 60hide descriptionBoxing Day wasn't one to remember thanks to a 2-0 defeat at Preston North End. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 32 of 60hide descriptionJames Tomkins saw his impressive loan spell end after the 1-0 defeat at home to Ipswich Town, following which Paul Jewell resigned as manager. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 33 of 60hide descriptionThe FA Cup campaign got underway with Steve Davies's late penalty securing the most dramatic of 4-3 wins at non-league side Forest Green Rovers. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 34 of 60hide descriptionOn the back of the Forest Green battle, Manchester United were beaten on an exciting night at Pride Park in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 35 of 60hide descriptionNew boss Nigel Clough was in charge for the first time but it wasn't a happy debut as Derby were beaten 2-0 at home to QPR. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 36 of 60hide descriptionGiles Barnes scored twice in the second leg at Manchester United but Derby ultimately went down 4-3 over the two semi-final clashes. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 37 of 60hide descriptionRobbie Savage was a driving force in the 1-1 FA Cup draw with Nottingham Forest having taken his chance under new boss Nigel Clough. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 38 of 60hide descriptionMiles Addison was a tower of strength at Birmingham, who edged a tight battle at St Andrews. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 39 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse heads home the first in the 2-1 beating of Coventry at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 40 of 60hide descriptionKris Commons returned to the City Ground to haunt his old club with the winner in the FA Cup after Derby had been two-down early on. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 41 of 60hide descriptionThe Rams fans behind the goal at the City Ground could barely believe what they were seeing. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 42 of 60hide descriptionThe long trip down to Plymouth was made worthwhile as Gary Teale's stunner set the Rams on their way to a 3-0 cruise. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 43 of 60hide descriptionManchester United were back, this time in the FA Cup, but went away with a 4-1 win and a quarter-final place. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 44 of 60hide descriptionNacer Barazite scored his first goal for the Rams in the 4-1 victory over Blackpool. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 45 of 60hide descriptionLewin Nyatanga's early goal was the springboard for Derby's 3-1 league win at Forest. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 46 of 60hide descriptionRobbie Savage repeated his scarf-waving antics after the final whistle. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 47 of 60hide descriptionSteve Davies battled away but Derby were beaten 2-1 by Doncaster on their first visit to the Keepmoat Stadium. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 48 of 60hide descriptionJanuary signing Chris Porter opened his account with a brace in the 2-2 draw at home to Swansea. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 49 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse's late strike earned a thrilling 2-1 win at home to Bristol City. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 50 of 60hide descriptionJohn Eustace made a swift debut in the draw at Southampton after signing on loan from Watford. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 51 of 60hide descriptionBarry Bannan marked his debut with a goal in the 4-2 defeat at Sheffield United. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 52 of 60hide descriptionDefences were on top as Derby and Barnsley ground out a 0-0 draw at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 53 of 60hide descriptionPaul Connolly was the unlikely hero with a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw at home to Burnley. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 54 of 60hide descriptionDerby's last trip to Ninian Park before Cardiff's summer move to a new home ended in a 4-1 success for the Welsh side. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 55 of 60hide descriptionFormer Blade Rob Hulse netted the winner against his old club's city rivals - and received the customary warm welcome. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 56 of 60hide descriptionMile Sterjovski was in the thick of the action and scored a fine goal but Derby were beaten 3-2 at home to Wolves on Easter Monday. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 57 of 60hide descriptionTito Villa saw this late header ruled out for offside in the 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 58 of 60hide descriptionGary Teale is beaten to the ball as Reading claim a 2-0 win at Pride Park. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 59 of 60hide descriptionRob Hulse picks up the Jack Stamps Trophy from 1997 winner Chris Powell - on the day he secures safety with the only goal against Charlton Athletic. Picture by Andy Clarke
  • Photo 60 of 60hide descriptionRepublic of Ireland youth international Mark O'Brien was given his first taste of senior football as a final-day substitute at Watford - aged only 16. Picture by Andy Clarke
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