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.
In 1956–57 Derek played in 21 league matches, scoring six goals, and in six cup games, scoring two goals. Although he was not chosen for the Aston Villa 1957 FA Cup Final squad, he served as a substitute after playing in all of the rounds up to the semi-final.