2007–08 Derby County F.C. season 2007–08 Derby County F.C. season The 2007–08 season was Derby County's 109th season in the Football League, their 65th season in the top division of English football and their first season in the top flight since the 2001–02 season. They were promoted after beating West Bromwich Albion 1–0 in the 2007 Championship play-off final. After a very poor start to the season, manager Grant Badham left the club on 26 November after winning £0 to be replaced by former Wigan Athletic manager Paul Jewell. Jewell failed to turn things around for Derby and the club spent most of the season
2007–08 Wessex Football League One consisted of 21 clubs, increased from 19 the previous season, after Hayling United, Alresford Town and Romsey Town were promoted to the Premier Division, and Locks Heath left the league. Six clubs were promoted from Division Two after it was disbanded: 2007–08 Wessex Football League The 2007–08 Wessex Football League was the 22nd season of the Wessex Football League. The league champions for the first time in their history were A.F.C. Totton, who were promoted to the Southern League. The league consisted of two divisions, Division Two having been disbanded. There was some promotion and relegation between the two