DERBY COUNTY BLOG: Why free transfer star Chris Martin has helped Rams to reduce losses, explains Andy Buckley-Taylor

By Andy Buckley-Taylor
Published 5th Apr 2014, 11:59 BST
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Saturday saw Derby return to winning ways with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Charlton Athletic.

Johnny Russell, Patrick Bamford and Chris Martin provided the goals - with the latter edging towards 20 goals for the season.

His 19th strike came after he glanced a corner in from the near post.

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Martin was signed in the summer on a free transfer and has so far proved to be one of the captures of the season.

He had spent a short time on loan towards the end of last season and since his full time move to the Rams he’s played a big part in our success.

Yet another free transfer has helped Derby County to return a reduction in losses as the club’s financial accounts for last season were revealed.