It's safe to say that Will Hughes is a player that will be fondly remembered by plenty of Derby County supporters in his time with the club. 

The midfielder came through the club's academy system to make his first-team debut against Peterborough United back in the 2011/12 season.

Hughes then went on to establish himself as a regular in the Rams team, making 189 appearances in his time with the Championship outfit.

However, he was unable to win promotion into the Premier League with Derby, but moved to Watford in his efforts to find minutes in the top-flight.

The 25-year-old is now playing regularly for the Hornets, as they battle to retain their status as a club in the Premier League with nine games remaining in this year's campaign.

Derby County took to

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Plenty of Derby County fans were quick to respond to the club's best wishes on Hughes' birthday.

Take a look at the best of the reaction from Instagram below....

Thoward1989: "Legend."

Gazzaslack_43: "Wish he was still at Derby. Hopefully one day."

Mjbirtwistle: "Can we have him back please."

o.3.olimb: "What a player he was."

Maxjam3: "What a man."

Dh_mtb_for_life: "Come back Will."

George.redfern: "Bring him home."

Jack.26.challis: "Get him back to Derby."

Jamescorinna_d: "Happy Birthday Will. Can someone bring this dude back."

Harlykai_: "Love it."

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