Derby County will hold key talks with their players at the start of this week, with the Rams facing significant losses as the postponement of football continues.

The EFL season is on hold and a ball hasn’t been kicked in the Championship since the first weekend in March, with the Telegraph reporting the significant financial impact that’ll have at Pride Park.

A loss between £8-10m is lingering over the Rams, who are looking to defer the playing squad’s wages. A reported 25% deferral has already been agreed on the back of a 50% proposal being rejected, but Wayne Rooney will continue to lead the Derby playing squad in discussions with the club.

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Nevertheless, it remains a crucial couple of days for the Rams, as they look to combat such losses.

Whilst the update might be worrying from a Rams point of view, their rivals in the Championship have jumped upon it and are revelling in it.

Leeds United’s rivalry with the Rams peaked last season, with the Whites fans taking a punt at the East Midlands club. For Derby’s closest rivals, Nottingham Forest, they also revelled in the concerning update.

Here, we look at what kind of jibes have been sent the way of Derby on the back of this update…

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