Derby County can confirm the departure of defender Darren Moore to Barnsley.

The 34-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Oakwell club and leaves Pride Park Stadium with the best wishes of all at the Rams.

Boss Paul Jewell said: "Darren is a top professional and is a fine example for players to look up to in terms of his effort and commitment.

"I worked with him at Bradford City and he was exactly the same there - he has been an absolute pleasure to work with and we wish him well."

Moore arrived from West Bromwich Albion in January 2006 and immediately set about adding physical presence to a side struggling at the wrong end of the table.

He delivered, and the turnaround was remarkable in 2006/07 as he helped lead Derby back to the Premier League via the play-off final at Wembley.

It was the big man's fourth promotion to the top-flight following earlier successes with Bradford and two with West Brom.

Moore made 90 appearances for Derby in all competitions and scored five goals.