Record Breaking Rams!

Record Breaking Rams…and not in the good way.

Thankfully the season has come and gone for Derby County as they will begin next season in the English Coca-Cola Championship. However during their time in the English Premier League Derby managed to either break or Equal several dubious records.

Records Broken:
Fewest points in a season (3 points for a win): 15, Sunderland (Premier League, 2005-06) - Derby finished with 11 points
Fewest points in a season (38 games): 15, Sunderland (2005-06) - Derby finished with 11 points
Fewest goals scored in a season: 21, Sunderland (2002-03) - Derby finished with 20

Records Equaled:
Fewest wins in a season: 1, Loughborough (Second Division, 1899-1900) - Derby finished win 1 (v Newcastle 1-0) Most losses in a season (38 games): 29, Sunderland (2005-06) - Derby finished with 29 losses
Most away losses in a season (38 games): 16, Watford (1999-00) - Derby finished with 16 away losses
Fewest goals scored away in a season: 8, joint record: - Derby scored 8 away goals

As you can see Derby’s 2007-2008 Premier League season was more then just a dismal failure it was an utter embarrassment. Only time will tell if these records hold or if some other team coming up will have a worse season the Derby’s.