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This book features a comprehensive account of every player to win the coveted title since its creation in 1969. It contains 100 striking images. The author PR; POS material; features in local media.Whatever the outcome of the campaign's endeavours, each Derby County season throws up someone who is considered by fans to be a true hero. He might be the man who scored the goal that clinched promotion, the goalkeeper who saved the penalty that staved off the drop, or simply the player that showed the same passion and commitment that is famously exhibited by the fans themselves. Whatever the reason, since the end of the 1968-69 season Derby County supporters have been able to celebrate these great men by voting them 'Player of the Year'.In this excellent new title, Jim Fearn has catalogued the details of all those who have been awarded the prestigious title. Using photographs from the archives of Derby County FC and the 'Derby Evening Telegraph', each chapter incorporates biographical details and interviews alongside the player's own commentary on the season in which he won.Organised chronologically, 'Derby Player of the Year' weaves a captivating modern history of the club. Players featured range from Roy McFarland and Dave Mackay, Colin Todd and Archie Gemmill, to the recipient of the 2006-07 award, Steve Howard. A varied bunch perhaps, but with one thing in common - each one exhibited the determination and resilience any true fan would show were they lucky enough to pull on a black and white shirt and represent the club themselves. For all such ardent supporters, 'Derby Player of the Year' is a must-buy.