Methven was unable to stop the slide into the Second Division during his first season with the club and only converted the club's wayward fortunes when he persuaded the 36-year-old Steve Bloomer to return home from Middlesbrough in 1910, helping Derby County back to the First Division as champions in 1912.
Methven couldn't prevent his team's fall into the Second Division during his initial season, but he succeeded by acquiring the services of Steve Bloomer from Middlesbrough at age 36. This led Derby County to regain their status as First Division champions in 1912.