In October of the1993–94 season,Arthur Cox retired from football following severe back problems, leaving the role after 9 years in charge.
He was replaced by his assistantRoy McFarland (who became the only man to manage the club permanently in two separate spells) who steered the club's to a second playoff campaign. After overcomingMillwall 5–1 on aggregate in the semifinal legs, and surviving a pitch invasion in the 3–1 win at theNew Den, Derby came up against local rivalsLeicester City at Wembley. Despite taking the lead throughTommy Johnson, Derby lost 2–1 after a double fromSteve Walsh and missed out on promotion yet again.[1]
The following players all played for the first-team this season.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
The following players did not appear for the first team this season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Carsley was born inBirmingham,England, but qualified to represent theRepublic of Ireland internationally through his grandmother and represented them at U-21 and B level before making his international debut forIreland in October 1997.