Stephen Bywater
- Current club: Burton Albion
- Date of Birth: 7 June 1981
- Birthplace: Oldham, Oldham, England
News from Eyefootball
Carroll heads to Derby
Derby have completed the signing of former Man Utd goalkeeper Roy Carroll from Rangers. The Northern Ireland international's move finally went through this evening.
Preview: Derby vs Wigan
A potential Premiership six-pointer here, as Derby County and Wigan Athletic lock horns in the Premier League for the first time. Derby are rock bottom of the Premiership while Paul Jewell welcomes his former club to Pride Park.
Roy Carroll to Derby?
Rangers goalkeeper Roy Carroll could be set for a move to Derby in the Premiership. The former West Ham and Man Utd goalkeeper is out of the first-team picture at the Scottish giants; and a move to Wigan could be on the cards for £500,000.
Viduka spares Newc blushes
A Mark Viduka brace spared Newcastle's blushes as Derby came minutes away from securing an unlikely Premiership double over Newcastle at St. James' Park. It was an almost embarassing day after Giles Barnes and Kenny Miller put Newcastle in front twice.
Chelsea pick up Rams win
Goals from Salomon Kalou and Shaun Wright-Phillips were enough for Chelsea to pick up a hugely important 2-0 victory over Derby County. Michael Essien was shown a red card later on.
Hammers maul Derby
West Ham mauled the Premiership's bottom club Derby 5-0 today with goals from Bowyer (2), Etherington and Solano. It was a dreadful performance by Derby who already look destined for the Championship.
Bywater keeps Derby in it
Derby keeper Stephen Bywater was the hero after a late double save denied Bolton all 3 points. Bywater parried Christian Wilhelmsson’s drive before recovering to tip Nicolas Anelka’s follow-up against the underside of the crossbar with just 11 minutes left.
Derby County stun Newcastle
Kenny Miller's superb strike gave Derby a 1-0 win over Newcastle, their first of the season, after a dour affair at Pride Park.
