Derby County

• Country: England
• Club nickname(s): The Rams
• Stadium (home ground): Pride Park Stadium
• Head coach / Manager (around 2016/17): Steve McClaren
• Season referenced: 2016–17 (English Football League Championship)

2016–17 season summary (contextual highlights)

• Derby County competed in the EFL Championship (second tier of English football).
• Steve McClaren was the head coach for much of the 2015–16 period and returned to the club in October 2016 for his second spell; he led the side through the 2016–17 league campaign.
• Key squad members around that season included players such as Tom Ince, Bradley Johnson, Craig Bryson, Chris Martin, and others who featured across the campaign (squad turnover and loans were common).
• Derby aimed to push for a playoff place to reach the Premier League; the Championship is a highly competitive 24-team league with automatic promotion for the top two and playoff spots for 3rd–6th.

Club colours and crest

• Traditional home colours: white shirts with black shorts (often white and black combination).
• Crest: the club's ram emblem, commonly associated with the team and city.

Brief history points (relevant background)

• Founded in 1884, Derby County has a long history in English football and has spent multiple seasons in the top flight and second tier.
• The club won the English league title in 1971–72 and 1974–75 under manager Brian Clough (key historical achievements).

Notes

• The squad, results and specific statistics (league position, points, top scorers, cup runs) for the 2016–17 season can be provided in detail if required (match-by-match results, final league table position, appearances/goals, transfers in/out, and loan activity).