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We Threw the Towel In - the Story of the Premier League's Worst Team
The 2007/08 Season - Derby County's Worst Nightmare
Derby County's Disastrous Season in the Premier League
The 2007/08 season was a disaster for Derby County, who finished bottom of the Premier League with just 11 points from 38 games. It was the club's worst ever season in the top flight of English football, and they were relegated back to the Championship after just one season.
Derby's season was a catalogue of errors from the start. They lost their first eight games of the season, and never really recovered. Manager Billy Davies was sacked in November, and his replacement Paul Jewell could not turn things around.
Derby's lack of goals was a major problem. They scored just 20 goals in 38 games, and their top scorer was Kris Commons with just five goals. They also had the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 89 goals.
Derby's relegation was confirmed on the final day of the season, when they lost 2-0 at home to Middlesbrough. It was a sad end to a disastrous season, and the club has never recovered. They are still playing in the Championship today, and have not been back to the Premier League since.
The 2007/08 season is a cautionary tale for all clubs. Even the biggest clubs can fall on hard times, and it is important to be prepared for the worst. Derby County's relegation is a reminder that even the best teams can have a bad season.
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