The end of 2009 approaches, as does the first anniversary of Nigel Clough’s appointment as manager of Derby County. Will this coincide with a winter of discontent for Rams fans? Already, doom and gloom merchants question the credentials of the management.

Rams fans showed their generosity toward a good cause last Friday evening as they helped us to amass a mountain of Rams-QPR T-shirts, ready for donation to several charities. They did themselves proud with a great response to our Don’t Ditch It - Donate It T-shirt appeal.

How frustrating it can it be for us Derby fans! The team is plagued by injuries and struggling with disappointing results - Forest and Leicester are above us in the Championship table. Some fans were so frustrated during Derby’s televised home defeat by QPR that they threw their free commemorative T-shirts onto the pitch!

Don’t want your Rams-QPR T-shirt? Will never wear it again? We’re collecting them to bring a positive benefit to those in need, so Don’t Ditch It - Donate It. Please donate your Rams-QPR T-shirt to our appeal - put your unwanted tee to a good cause to help forget your frustration.

Further to our appeal for unwanted T-shirts from the Rams-QPR game, we've been busy behind the scenes organizing collection points and are now able to announce further details.