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Derby County academy notebook as striker’s ambition clear after transfer

Derby County are busy helping their academy try to fulfil their aims of breaking into the first team…

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 1:05 PM

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New signing Zach Marsh stated his ambition to break into Derby County's first team following his transfer from Crystal Palace.
Marsh joined the Rams after spending four years at Crystal Palace, where he made the first-team bench.
Derby County's under-21s lost 4-3 against Norwich City at Pride Park despite fighting back from three goals down.

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Striker Zach Marsh has outlined his determination to break into Derby County's first team after completing a transfer from Crystal Palace. The forward signed a contract following a trial period and stated his primary goal is to score goals for the under-21s to earn a senior breakthrough at Pride Park.

Elsewhere in the academy, Danny Maye's under-21s suffered a 4-3 loss to Norwich City despite rallying from 3-0 down. Meanwhile, Bradley Johnson's under-18s side were beaten 5-1 at home by Manchester City.

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