The Derby County team make a lap of honour around Wembley Stadium, carrying their captain Jack Nicholas and the FA Cup trophy, after their 4-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the 1946 FA Cup final.

placeholder image — The Derby County team make a lap of honour around Wembley Stadium, carrying their captain Jack Nicholas and the FA Cup trophy, after their 4-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the 1946 FA Cup final.

21 cracking retro pictures showing Derby County from a bygone era - including FA Cup wins and Brian Clough taking charge

By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 22nd Jan 2025, 13:31 GMT

Updated 25th Sep 2025, 11:07 GMT

This retro gallery throws the spotlight on to the Rams.

We’ve nipped into our archives to bring you these fascinating pictures from down the decades.

The images include matches against Spurs and Chelsea in London in 1913, the Derby team for the 1925/26 season and an FA Cup semi-final with Man City in 1933.

We have post-match celebrations from the 1946 FA Cup final win, Brian Clough and much more.

Take a look and enjoy a great Rams trip down memory lane.

21. Derby v Leicester - 1973

Kevin Hector (centre) of Derby Country FC during a League Division One match against Leicester City at Derby on 10th March 1973. The score was 0-0. Photo: Getty Images

21 cracking retro pictures showing Derby County from a bygone era - including FA Cup wins and Brian Clough taking charge

This retro gallery throws the spotlight on to the Rams.

21. Derby v Leicester - 1973

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