Simo Given All-Clear to Play in the US by No Author Listed (Article | Derby Evening Telegraph - March 27) Simo Valakari has been given the go-ahead to start his career in America and has cancelled his contract with Derby County. Valakari agreed a move to Major League Soccer side Dallas Burn last month and his visa and international clearance came through yesterday.more details | go to article
REBORN IN THE USA by Steve Nicholson (Article | Derby Evening Telegraph - March 30) Simo Valakari is now with Dallas Burn as they prepare for the start of the Major League Soccer season this weekend. His contract with the Rams was due to expire in the summer but he cancelled it by mutual consent late last week.more details | go to article
Billy Targets Wizard Eddie by Steve Nicholson (Profile/Interview | Derby Evening Telegraph - July 12) American World Cup striker Eddie Johnson is being eyed by Derby County who are looking to boost their firepower for the Premier League campaign.more details | go to article
Harkes Backs Benny To Be A Hit by James McMath (Profile/Interview | Derby Evening Telegraph - August 9) Former Derby County midfielder John Harkes believes fellow American Benny Feilhaber would be perfect for the Rams' Premier League challenge.more details | go to article