In 1956–57 Derek played in 21 league matches scoring six goals and in six cup games scoring two goals. Although he missed out on being selected for the Aston Villa 1957 FA Cup Final side, being twelfth man after playing in all the rounds up to the semi-final.
Derek played 21 league matches and scored six goals in 1956–57. He also participated in six cup games, scoring two goals. Despite not being selected for the Aston Villa FA Cup Final squad, he was a substitute after playing in all of the rounds leading up to the semi-final.