Championship - Sterjovski leaves Derby for Oz

Eurosport - Thu, 11 Jun 13:40:00 2009

Australia forward Mile Sterjovski has left Derby and returned to his homeland to join Perth Glory.

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The 30-year-old becomes the second Rams player this summer to move to the A-League side after defender Andy Todd made the switch last month.

Derby boss Nigel Clough told the club's official website: "It is an important year for Mile if he wishes to be involved in Australia's World Cup squad, and for that reason alone he needs to be playing regular first-team football.

"It is not something I could guarantee here so it is in the best interest of both parties for him to return to Australia. Mile is an excellent pro and I have no doubt he will be a big star in the A-League.

"He leaves with the best wishes of everybody at Derby County."

Sterjovski made 30 appearances for the Rams and scored two goals after joining the club from Turkish side Genclerbirligi in January 2008.

PA Sport

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  1. who???????.... i'm sure you'll be able to get­ someone off the local park to fill in!!!!

    From ctbee3, on Mon 15 Jun 12:32PM

  2. us fookin rams gonna leave you all feelin sheepshagged­ next season, and ask any sheep, thats gonna hurt!!

    From Rykadia, on Fri 12 Jun 10:18AM

  3. you fookin rams down with the florest

    From DANIEL M, on Thu 11 Jun 8:24PM

  4. It's a shame really. I quite liked Sterjovski. He­ always put 100% in. Might not have been the greatest­ player but with our squad he wasn't the worst by a­ long shot.

    From Adam, on Thu 11 Jun 4:38PM

  5. yessss. up the Glory!!!!!

    From aleksicn93, on Thu 11 Jun 2:03PM
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