Wed 09 Dec
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Derby County have announced that three influential former Rams players have taken up ambassadorial roles at the club.
Derby County have announced that three influential former Rams players have taken up ambassadorial roles at the club.
Roy McFarland, Roger Davies and Michael Johnson all enjoyed successful spells with the Rams and remain popular figures amongst supporters.
Derby County boasts a proud and illustrious history and Chairman Mel Morris has stated his intention to connect with the local community.
Appointing club ambassadors is viewed as a key part of that process - using their standing and reputation in the local area to engage and help the Derbyshire community.
President & Chief Executive Sam Rush said: “I am delighted that Roy, Roger and Michael have taken up ambassadorial positions here at Derby County.
“I have had the pleasure of getting to know the three individuals in recent years and they all share a burning desire to see Derby County be successful both on and off the pitch.
“They are all popular players, who have served the club fantastically in the past, and I am sure that they will contribute greatly in their new positions moving forward.”
McFarland will work with the board on corporate matters while Davies, who will be based at the club on a full-time basis, will be involved in community projects - and Johnson will feature heavily in Derby’s inclusion and anti-discrimination work.
McFarland was a big hit during 15 years and two spells at the Baseball Ground over the course of the 1960s, 70s and 80s and is considered one of Derby County’s all-time greats for his outstanding displays in central defence, as well as captaining the side. Capped by England on 28 occasions during his career, McFarland was the first-ever winner of Derby County’s Player of the Year Award, the Jack Stamps Trophy. He also went on to manage the club in the 1990s.
Davies joined Derby from non-league Worcester City in 1971 and the striker went on to become a regular name on the scoresheet for the club. He featured heavily in the 1974/75 First Division title-winning season and scored all five goals in a 5-0 win over Luton Town on Easter Saturday, which proved to be a significant result in the season’s final outcome. He also recorded an impressive hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur in a 5-3 FA Cup victory in 1973. He returned, briefly, for second spell in the late 1970s.
Defender Johnson joined Derby from Birmingham City in August 2003 and established himself as a key player. He quickly became a popular figure with supporters and featured regularly in the 2006/07 season as the Rams achieved promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. He also wore the captain’s armband on several occasions, displaying excellent leadership qualities.
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