Derby County Football Club News

• Nickname:The Rams
• Founded:1884
• Manager:Nigel Clough

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Rams land Leacock

11 Aug 2006 - 10:32:14

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Derby County boss Billy Davies has moved to strengthen his defence with the capture of Dean Leacock from Fulham.

The 22-year-old cost the Rams £375,000 and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract at Pride Park.

Leacock, who can play in the centre of defence or at right-back, is a product of Fulham's youth system and has nine Premiership appearances to his name.

He also has experience of Championship football having spent time on loan at Coventry in the 2004-05 season.

Leacock is Davies' fourth summer signing, following the earlier arrivals of Steve Howard, Ryan Smith and Matt Oakley.