After gaining promotion from League One, Derby County supporters have their sights set on the Championship, which is becoming more and more competitive. They have been debating the requirements for the team to stay in the second division in our comments area. Although the Premier League’s parachute payments to clubs will provide them a significant advantage, the league’s other teams can still dream thanks to the likes of Luton and Ipswich. The midtable has been competitive the entire season, and teams that have just acquired wealth, such as Birmingham City, or historically successful teams like Blackburn Rovers, may run into difficulties. Regarding the preparation needed for the Championship, manager Paul Warne said, “From an excitement standpoint, this has been the best league out of the four.” As I have been saying for centuries, we do need to shift and become more athletic. We require a great deal greater goal threat. Any team with 110 points must not have needed to accomplish that.” “The way forward has to be growing the Academy so we can have a number of players hitting age 24/25 years old in 5 years,” says commenter EricBlair4U, who wants to see some focus made on sustainability. A center forward and midfield need to be our top priorities. Is it appropriate to make an offer for Bielek in order to strengthen our midfield? We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Derby County’s successful return to the Championship. Our Man At The Rams, Leigh Curtis, has written a special 48-page remembrance edition of the Derby Telegraph, devoted entirely to the club’s incredible turnaround in fortunes. a team that experienced a spectacular promotion after being on the verge of extinction. Leigh chronicles Derby’s season-long adventure and explains how the team, now owned by David Clowes, rebuilt from the Ashes after almost missing out on the title in the first season under new manager and owner Paul Warne. Drama has abounded this season, with many highs and lows, all of which culminated in those amazing moments on the field following the match against Carlisle United. At the final siren, Pride Park was filled with exuberant scenes as fans rushed the field to celebrate their team’s first promotion since Billy Davies led the Rams to the Premier League in 2007. You can get our limited edition for £3.50 right now and get everything in it. We all know that next season will be challenging, but with smart hiring, we ought to be able to contend, says user Modram. Derby is no longer able to afford these absurd transfer costs. Furthermore, some players will not be within our pay level.” “But, Derby will have one of the strongest fan bases the next season, and the higher season ticket prices should result in a substantial boost in revenue there. Additionally, Derby should gain more from FFP restrictions than your Portsmouths, Blackburns, Stokes, and so on, even though I disagree with the idea. Thus, I say let Clowes and Warne do their thing while we take pleasure in what ought to be an interesting transfer binge this preseason.” “Although not everyone’s favourite, Nigel Clough used to bring players over from Scotland on a shoestring and compete with those players who went on to have strong careers in England,” says DCFCJON, offering insight into where to get value for money. According to Hodnett, Derby will undoubtedly face challenges the next season. Despite improving last year, Plymouth and Sheff Wednesday are still fighting for relegation. We would want to emulate Ipswich and Luton, who both left League 1 without receiving parachute payments. Can Warne do as well in the Championship as he did in League 1? “I’ll be content with midtable next season and avoiding a relegation dogfight,” comments Wiglaf. We will find it difficult to cover agent fees and wages even with free transfers. I’ll be content if we can maintain our competitiveness, nurture the young players, and make some smart additions.” Red Feller declares: “Compared to the team that lost three seasons of play and was demoted, we are a completely different proposition. The ability to succeed on a shoestring rather than a checkbook and the belief are back. This is a trim, hungry company with competent founders and managers. Naturally, we have also always had one of the strongest fan following in the nation. GET MORE NEWS HERE Post navigation Former Nottingham Forest and Derby County striker reveals exciting new venture as amazing 22-year career nears end Derby County: American gamble went wrong but Nigel Clough is partially to blame