Message from afar and wise words from Robins on Rams

"Congratulations on staying up! Up the Rams.

- By LEIGH CURTIS

While Elsnik only made three appearances for Derby, he was highly thought of by the fans, who have kept track of his progress.

He is now playing for Red Star Bel-grade after catching the eye for Slovenia as one of the players of the tournament at Euro 2024 last summer.

Southampton worries mount

Derby have long been the butt of jokes for being recognised as fielding the worst Premier League team in the competition's relatively short history following their disastrous 2007-08 campaign.

Paul Jewell's side finished with only 11 points that season and it was long seen as a record that would never be broken or equalled - until now. Southampton are in real danger of becoming joint holders of that particular crown. The rock-bottom Saints have yet to surpass Derby's total.

They only need one point to avoid going down in ignominy but their last three games of the season see them face Arsenal, Manchester City and Everton.

Southampton need one point from their last three games to better Derby County's 'worst Premier League team' record

Timi Max Elsnik may have left Derby County during Frank Lampard's time in charge but he clearly still retains a soft spot for the club he departed in 2019.

The midfielder had obviously kept a close eye on Derby's battle for Championship survival