The most famous Derby County fans including pop star and actor - and maybe even Hollywood duo
The Rams are blessed to have several famous faces appearing at Pride Park. We’ve looked at some of the biggest names.
Niall Horan
Many may not think it, but former member of One Direction Niall Horan is a Derby County fan. The singer has been spotted at Pride Park on occasions and very publicly supports the Rams.
Being an Irishman, it comes as quite a surprise that Horan supports the Rams, however, he’s been spotted cheering for Derby both home and away and as recent as the Rams’ trip to Oxford in March.
Jack O’Connell
Jack O’Connell is a BAFTA award winning actor who is famous for appearances in Skins, and This is England. Born in Alvaston in Derby, O’Connell has been a lifelong Rams fan. He even had trials at Derby after he’d been a successful striker for Alvaston Rangers.
George Clooney
A recruit of Jack O’Connell’s, George Clooney is also rumoured to be a Rams fan. Speaking to Derbyshire Life he said: “I watched a few games on TV and gradually I began to understand soccer better and began to look out for Derby County's games and results. I have been watching ever since.” – An unlikely, yet devoted supporter.
Robert Lindsay
Lindsay is a multiple award-winning actor who was born in Ilkeston in Derby. The 73-year-old, famous for roles in My Family and Citizen Smith spoke out a lot during last season about the Rams’ precarious situation and paired with O’Connell aimed to bring more famous fans to Pride Park.
Lindsay now lives in London, but he attends Derby matches often and in an interview with BBC Derby Sport said: “I love the people, I miss the people, I go back a lot and I love going to Pride Park.”
Graham Coxon
Graham Coxon is best known for being the lead guitarist for the 90s Britpop band, Blur. Coxon was born in Germany but very shortly after moved to Spondon in Derby.
During this time, before moving down south and meeting the rest of the band at University, Coxon became a Rams fan. He’s supported and followed Derby ever since.
Angelina Jolie
This is more of a rumoured one. However, it has been suggested that Jolie would consider herself to be a Derby fan. After working with Jack O’Connell on a film, he had convinced her to support the Rams whilst on the job. She was even caught saying 'Ey up me duck' at an awards ceremony.