Derby County preparing for the new season


Saturday, August 4 – 1945
Derby County 1945 I

Training is in full swing at the Baseball Ground. Players seen loosening up are: Attwood, Moran, Eric Lambert, Jeff Knight, and Mansell. With the pitch re-seeded and the stands painted, the ground photographed below, is looking trim and neat in readiness for the opening match in three weeks.

Derby County 1945 II
(Derby Daily Telegraph, 04-08-1945)

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