"I am aware of the history between the two clubs and apparently I'm the first player to make this move, Nottingham Forest to Derby direct, in 15 years. To be honest, that doesn't bother me. I am a footballer and want to be judged on what I have done and will do in the future on the pitch."
- Kris Commons, June 3, on signing from Nottingham Forest.

"It's a blow because Alan is not just a great player and organiser, he is also a fantastic leader and a great human being. The way he has handled himself over this injury and being forced to call it a day is testament to the kind of person he is."
- Adam Pearson, August 20, after the retirement of Alan Stubbs due to injury.

"It is my first goal since breaking my leg so it is special, particularly as it meant so much to the fans."
- Rob Hulse, September 13, after scoring his first goal for Derby, the winner against his old club Sheffield United.

"It was a pleasure to be playing for the Rams today. We had quite a few chances and they had some but overall we were solid at the back, we got the clean sheet and we deserved the result."
- Centre-half Dean Leacock, September 28, on the 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers.

"I'd say that one was my best to be honest! I've scored a few good goals in my career but to score in the last five minutes for my new club and get a point is very enjoyable."
- Steve Davies, September 30, after his first goal for Derby earned a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City.

"Steve Bloomer is a name that will forever be integral with Derby County Football Club and it's time to give his memory a fitting and lasting tribute. This is a project inspired by the fans for the fans."
- Tom Glick, October 9, in announcing plans for a Steve Bloomer bust at Pride Park Stadium.

"That was really strange and it is probably never going to happen in a game again. To do it in a derby made it that much more important and it was a great day for us, as we won 4-2, but it was an interesting goal!"
- Paul Peschisolido, October 31, reliving his famous 'coffee cup goal' against Nottingham Forest in 2004.

"It is disappointing that the referee's decision has taken that luck away from us we deserved that goal. A couple of the backroom staff have looked at the incident and nobody could see a foul."
- Miles Addison, November 2, on the late drama against Nottingham Forest.

"I beat the defender and the finish was decent enough to beat Granty (former Derby keeper Lee Grant). The management and the coaching staff and the think I'm a big physical lad but that I can't shoot!"
- Miles Addison, November 15, after scoring his first senior goal in the 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

"I was very confident I would score and wasn't thinking about it being in the last-minute of a quarter-final. To be honest I was thinking before that full-time must have been coming as we had been playing for a while so it was a good job we got the penalty before the whistle! That's the style I like to take them in and it is slow, so if I miss I look an idiot, but thankfully I've not missed and I'll continue to do that."
- Nathan Ellington, December 2, on his ridiculously calm penalty to win the Carling Cup quarter-final at Stoke City.

"Coming up through the Academy and playing for the club I've been at since I was 14, this is definitely a proud day for me. It was always one of my aims to captain this club and for it to come so soon is brilliant."
- Miles Addison, December 20, on captaining Derby for the first time in the 1-0 win over Watford.

"As soon as we got the penalty I wanted it, and Paul Green did too, but as it was my birthday a few days ago I think he let me take it!"
- Steve Davies, January 3, after his match-winning penalty in the thrilling FA Cup tie at Forest Green Rovers.

"At the start of the season I couldn't have imagined myself playing so many games, let alone playing against Manchester United. It is going to be a dream come true to play against United, who are the best team in the world. This is going to be one of the biggest days of my life so far, never mind my footballing career. "
- Miles Addison, January 6, ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final first leg at home to Manchester United.

"Derby County is delighted to announce that Nigel Clough has been appointed the new manager of the football club. He has today signed a three-an-a-half-year contract and will be attending Pride Park on Wednesday evening for the Carling Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United. The 42-year-old will take charge of first team affairs on Thursday January 8 2009."
- Club statement, January 6, on the appointment of Nigel Clough.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for me and one that I relish. I know the club inside-out. It has always had a special place in mine and my family's heart and I know that this is one of the most exciting jobs in football."
- Nigel Clough, January 6, on his appointment.

"It is one that I am going to remember for a long time and it was a great night for Derby County. You want to put yourself up against the best players in the world so to play against some of those players is a great learning experience for me."
- Lewin Nyatanga, January 7, following victory against Manchester United in the first leg.

"To be beaten 4-3 on aggregate by Manchester United is not a mauling, we have lost by the odd goal, and if we had got a break you never know. The fans were brilliant all the way through tonight with their singing and their encouragement, which spurs the lads on. It was great to get a couple of goals in front of our supporters."
- Nigel Clough, January 20, following the second leg at Old Trafford.

"This is a brilliant club, the ground is better than anything I've played in before and I'm looking forward to it. This is a big club with big history and can only go one way, which will hopefully be to the highest of heights."
- Chris Porter, January 31, after joining from Motherwell.

"It will be somewhat emotional and a little bit strange with it being such a big game. But the main thing will be what happens on the pitch and about the supporters and atmosphere they generate."
- Nigel Clough, February 3, ahead of the FA Cup replay at Nottingham Forest, his return to the City Ground.

"That was an unbelievable night. We said that to the lads at half-time, that it was good for them to get back in the game, we said it was there if they wanted it and the second half was unbelievable."
- Andy Garner, February 4, on the FA Cup replay win at Nottingham Forest.

"I got the ball in our half and passed the first man so thought 'just go Nacer, just go'. I went, I got to the box so decided to hit it, and luckily it went in."
- Nacer Barazite, February 18, after scoring his first Rams goal against Blackpool.

"The lads in the dressing room told me before the game that if we won, because of last time, they were going to wrap me up in scarves and start twisting me around!"
- Robbie Savage, February 21, following the 3-1 win at Forest.

"I can't believe I've got the equaliser. The gaffer said with five to go that we had to go for it and he told me to push up to the right wing. The ball fell to Tito, he laid it out to Tealey, and I thought 'this is coming on my head' then he landed it there."
- Paul Connolly, April 4, after scoring the equaliser against Burnley.

"It was very fitting, not just for today - because he was outstanding today - but for the season, that Rob gets the winning goal in our last home match."
- Nigel Clough, April 25, after player of the year Rob Hulse scored the goal that clinched survival.

"I came to Derby because of the club, because of the fan-base, and obviously things haven't quite worked out but for me personally, with 50-odd games and 18 goals, I'd have taken that before the season."
- Rob Hulse, April 25, after his goal secured survival.

"I've only known since last week that I was going to be getting a chance and to be coming on with 30 minutes to go, I didn't think I'd get that long. I was happy with any time on the pitch to be honest."
- Mark O'Brien, May 3, after making his debut at Watford aged just 16.

"There was no pressure on me so I just went out there and played. I was a little surprised to be getting the chance but in football you take things as they come."
- Mark Dudley, May 6, following his debut at Watford.

"He is one of those lads who will put his body on the line and throw himself at absolutely everything. Jake does not have the experience at this level but he will make up for that with the desire and heart he has."
- Nigel Clough, May 11, on the signing of Jake Buxton from Burton Albion.

"Every time those gates open on the front of the training ground you grow an inch, you see the badge and it's fantastic."
- Jake Buxton, May 12, on joining the Rams.

"It really is an incredible crowd to play in front of and I would like to thank them for their support during the games."
- Barry Bannan, May 19, in his last interview before returning to Aston Villa.

"Ben has the attitude and character we are looking to bring to this football club, with a hunger to better himself and play at the highest level possible."
- Nigel Clough, May 21, on the signing of Ben Pringle from Ilkeston Town.

"It is a credit to them how well they have supported us throughout the season so hopefully next year we will be up and around that top-six area to give them something to cheer about."
- Kris Commons, May 23, summing up the supporters' backing.

"For me, that Forest game was my favourite game of the season. I had been out of the team for a while but came back in and got the goal, and I felt that my performance was quite good. It was a good game all-round for us and to beat Forest, our local rivals, is always a nice bonus."
- Lewin Nyatanga, May 24, picking out his highlight of the season.