Skip to main contentAccess keys helpA-Z index

[an error occurred while processing this directive]
watch listen BBC Sport BBC Sport
Low graphics|Help
---------------
---------------
CHOOSE A SPORT
 
RELATED BBC SITES
Last Updated: Friday, 29 June 2007, 14:37 GMT 15:37 UK
Derby sign £3.5m striker Earnshaw
Robert Earnshaw
Earnshaw joined Norwich from West Brom for £3.5m in January 2006
Premiership new boys Derby County have broken their club record fee to sign Robert Earnshaw from Norwich for £3.5m.

The Rams' offer activated a clause in the 26-year-old Welsh international striker's contract at Carrow Road.

Derby boss Billy Davies said: "We are delighted to have a new striker on board with a fantastic track record for goals at every level he has played.

"Robert is a fantastic addition to the squad and I'm sure the fans will be excited about our new fox in the box."

606: DEBATE

The deal beats Derby's previous transfer record of £3m, which they paid for Seth Johnson, Craig Burley, Branko Strupar and Giorgi Kinkladze.

Chairman Peter Gadsby added: "We have started with a record signing and it is our hope that the coming weeks will also be busy.

"We are determined to give Billy a squad capable of at least preserving Premier League status.

"We want ideally to have new players in place as soon as possible so we can approach the new challenge with a positive mindset."

Earnshaw holds the distinction of being the only player to have scored hat-tricks in all four English leagues, the FA Cup, the League Cup and at international level.

SEE ALSO
Earnshaw likely to sit out season
18 Jan 07 |  Norwich City
Robson unhappy at Earnshaw claims
02 Feb 06 |  West Bromwich Albion
Norwich finalise Earnshaw switch
31 Jan 06 |  Norwich City
Baggies snub new Earnshaw request
30 Dec 05 |  West Bromwich Albion
Earnshaw signs for Baggies
30 Aug 04 |  West Bromwich Albion


RELATED BBC LINKS:

RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Daily and weekly e-mails | Mobiles | Desktop Tools | News Feeds | Interactive Television | Downloads
Sport Homepage | Football | Cricket | Rugby Union | Rugby League | Tennis | Golf | Motorsport | Boxing | Athletics | Snooker | Horse Racing | Cycling | Disability sport | Olympics 2012 | Sport Relief | Other sport...

Help | Privacy & Cookies Policy | News sources | About the BBC | Contact us