Champions League - Derbyshire set for Greek stay

Eurosport - Thu, 18 Jun 21:42:00 2009

Blackburn have agreed a fee with Olympiacos for the permanent transfer of Matt Derbyshire and the striker has now been given permission to discuss personal terms.

FOOTBALL Matt Derbyshire Olympiacos 2009 - 0

The 23-year-old spent last season out on loan at the Greek club and had already been the subject of a reported £3 million bid.

With manager Sam Allardyce keen to generate funds for squad strengthening, having successfully fought off relegation having taken over from the sacked Paul Ince midway through the campaign, he is willing to allow the former England Under-21 international to leave Ewood Park.

Derbyshire, who scored 11 goals after moving to Olympiacos in January, is believed to be keen on a permanent move to the Greek league and cup winners.

If he signs it will give him the chance to play Champions League football for the first time.

PA Sport

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  1. The picture was taken after he scored a last minute­ equaliser in the Greek Cup game final. He scored­ seconds after re-entering the pitch, after getting­ tratement for an elbow to his nose.

    And you wonder why­ Olympiacos wanted him....

    The final ended 18-19 in­ penalties.

    From akioussop, on Fri 19 Jun 8:44AM

  2. Why Yahoo didn't ban jarvis.daan for his constant­ spamming?

    From Alan S, on Fri 19 Jun 8:34AM

  3. the greek team he was transfered to was
    established in­ 1925 it has wan 12 out of the 13 last yers greek­ leauges and
    participates to champions leauge for the­ past 15 years.she has won more leauge titles then all­ rhe other greek teams together.
    not a good move for­ mats carear?
    a greek

    From georgiosl, on Fri 19 Jun 5:32AM

  4. Nice to see some English players playing­ abroad.
    He's not the most talented player, but­ perhaps such an experience will help make him a better­ player.

    From vulcanraven01, on Fri 19 Jun 12:05AM

  5. Look at his nose! Looks like he's got bad flu!!!­ Weather can't be that good! Haha. 3m for someone­ who can't get a game at a club like Blackburn is­ pretty good business. Shame as I had high hopes for him­ but he always seemed a bit lightweight for his size?­ Wish him well and hope there's a clause to get him­ back if he turns out to be mega!

    From dean557, on Thu 18 Jun 11:05PM

  6. I'd choose Greece over c.rappy English weather too!­ Not sure if it's the best move for his career tho!

    From dean557, on Thu 18 Jun 9:54PM

  7. HE IS NOT A BAD PLAYER AND WISH HIM A GOOD FUTURE­ THERE! NICE TO SEE HIM PLAYING EURO LEAGUE GAME TOO!

    From gary w, on Thu 18 Jun 9:46PM
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