Jewell embarrassed after loss

Rams record only one victory throughout entire league season

Last updated: 11th May 2008

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Derby boss Paul Jewell was embarrassed after watching his sorry Rams lose 4-0 to Reading at Pride Park.

The Royals were relegated along with Derby despite goals from James Harper (15), Dave Kitson (61), Kevin Doyle (69) and Leroy Lita (90).

Derby were second best from the off and are the worst team in the history of the Premier League, with just 11 points from their campaign, as well as recording the lowest goals tally and the earliest relegation.

They also have the unwelcome distinction of being only the second team in the history of English football to win just once in an entire league season - the first was Loughborough College 108 seasons ago.

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Boss Jewell said: "I think it sums up the season, the players are not good enough for the club.

"The supporters are quite right to say they are not fit to wear the shirt because collectively and individually this season, we haven't been.

"I'm the manager so I'm part of that group but I know I've got the desire, the fire in my belly and the passion to have a good go at turning it around.

"Too many of those players haven't, it's as simple as that."

Complete embarrassment

He added: "You can't believe it really that a team that's fighting for their lives, who are nervous and edgy would come and dominate a game here like they have.

"But they have, it's a complete embarrassment."