Davies Departs Derby
26th November, 2007
Premier League strugglers Derby County have this morning announced the departure of manager Billy Davies, after talks with the chairman Adam Pearson.
Some may say he was lucky to stick around for so many games, after the club find themselves firmly routed to bottom of the table, with only six points from a possible 52. Derby are now four points from safety after a 2-0 loss at home to high-flyers Chelsea, and need to find some points soon to avoid the inevitable ‘bottom-at-Christmas’ relegation talk.
Pearson said of the split: "We have decided mutually in the best interest of both parties that to go our separate ways is the correct decision at this time."
"Billy Davies leaves Derby County with our best wishes and our genuine gratitude in achieving a magnificent promotion to the Premier League, where everyone connected with the club wanted to be."
"We wish Billy all the best for his future career and both parties will now move forward, which I am sure will lead to future success for Billy Davies and Derby County."
Davies becomes the fifth managerial casualty already in England’s top flight this season, highlighting how little time managers have to impress now. Derby are now as short as 1/40 with Betfred to face relegation.
