11:00pm has come and gone and it looks like Derby has once again produced a baffling performance. This time it happened off the pitch which in many ways is much worse.

Officially all we have is that Moxey has joined Crystal Palace on a three and a half year deal. One of our most passionate players has gone leaving only Roberts to cover the position in our already depleted defense.

Nigel Clough spoke to the DET about the transfer:

"We have accepted Crystal Palace's bid for Dean as we believe it is a good deal for Derby County," said Rams manager Nigel Clough.

"Dean is a great lad and has done well for us since signing from Exeter City but we believe this deal will be best for both parties and Dean will have the opportunity to have a fresh start in his career."

Reports are that Kilmarnock rejected a £425,000 bid for Sammon and then sold the player to Wigan Athletic for a reported £750,000 rising to £1 million. Ouch! Not even at the races on that one!

Ayala is being held back for more treatment at Liverpool after assessment that his injury is still troubling him, the Foxes still don’t want to let Waghorn leave and a mystery signing fell through due to wages.

All unofficial but with no more official news to report that is the best we can offer at the time being.

That makes the score 1 in and 6 out, if you include the three youngsters released and Medi Abalimba who joined Andy Todd at Oldham on a free transfer.

In fact Derby has turned a profit in a transfer market that was meant to be used to add spark to a faltering squad.

Disappointing? Deeply disappointing!

With emotion running high and fans frustrations beginning to spill over there will be much reaction to report in coming days and RamZone will cover it all.

In the meantime I am going to take a deep breath and wonder what happened to the promised strengthening in defense, midfield and up front.

In effect we are now weaker in all departments.

Poor Nigel will not sleep well tonight.

No matter how Tom Glick explains this one away I am afraid Rams fans will not be convinced this time, if they ever were in the first place. 

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Stuartsays added 23:41 - Jan 31 I think tomorrow night's game will be very interesting now for all the wrong reasons. I just hope the Rams find a way to beat the Tractor Boys but I can not see it.
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pkay_brum added 01:33 - Feb 1 We're 'building responsibly'; we have 'a strong, talented squad that will kick on'. Tom says so.
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colin added 07:03 - Feb 1 It is time GSE owned up they are preparing to sell Derby. They do not care a fig about the club or the supporters. I for one have had enough of them. I will stay away tonight to register my concern. Stop the Americans taking any more of my money. Under these people we have no hope Division 1 here we come. Get out GSe Now
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Steve_T added 08:24 - Feb 1 I think a few "mass stayaways" are called for. Call on people to stop spending *any* money with the club too, including online purchases.
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dazb37 added 08:58 - Feb 1 I for one agree that the selfish yanks just seem to be able to take the p. .s out of us and don't care two hoots about the damage they are doing to our great and loyal fan based club... TIME FOR EXAMPLE S TO BE SET, STAY AWAY FROM PRIDE PARK PEOPLE............
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pkay_brum added 01:25 - Feb 2 Just under 23,200 in attendance at the Ipswich match; a big attendance for the Championship for most of the clubs - but Derby's smallest crowd of the season. !0,000 less than the Rams-Trees clash a fortnight ago. Fans *are* voting with their feet.
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