Rams miss out on Irish Midfielder

Niall McGinn bound for North of the Border and Celtic rather than the Rams

Derby County have been dealt a blow before the January transfer window even opens. Their intended target was 21 year-old midfield player Niall McGinn but the talented Northern Irish International has signed a £250,000 deal prior to the window opening with Scottish club Celtic.

The Rams have several midfielders but the middle of the park seems to be a problem area for the Rams and service to the front players seems to be limited to the long punt upfield instead of the stylish football Jewell would like to see at the club...