Derby County made a brilliant move in 2008 by signing Kris Commons on a free transfer from their A52 rivals, Nottingham Forest.
Commons controversially switched sides in the East Midlands derby after his Forest contract expired, ending a four-year stint with the Reds—a decision that earned him the ire of Forest fans.
Although born in Newark and a lifelong Forest supporter, the midfielder played a key role in Derby’s efforts to rebuild following their relegation in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Kris Commons was known for scoring vital goals and delivering standout performances during his time at Derby County, before departing for Celtic after two-and-a-half years.
He became a pivotal player under Nigel Clough’s early tenure at Pride Park, often providing moments of brilliance at critical junctures to help secure Derby’s place in the Championship.
