Martin Carruthers at the start of his career with Aston Villa.

Martin Carruthers at the start of his career with Aston Villa.

GALLERY: From fresh-faced Wayne Rooney to Martin Carruthers with hair - remember Derbyshire's managers when they played?

By Mark Duffy

Published 17th Dec 2021, 11:51 BST

Updated 17th Dec 2021, 12:04 BST

Derbyshire’s football clubs have some talented managers at their disposal, but can you remember when they were the ones doing the business on the pitch?

Check out our gallery for some distant – and some not so distant – memories...

Martin Carruthers at the start of his career with Aston Villa.

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Martin Carruthers at the start of his career with Aston Villa. Photo: Dan Smith

The Chesterfield boss was a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, pictured here with Leamington FC.

. James Rowe

The Chesterfield boss was a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, pictured here with Leamington FC. Photo: Leamington FC

The Belper Town boss played for several non-league clubs, including Buxton.

. Grant Black

The Belper Town boss played for several non-league clubs, including Buxton. Photo: Jason Chadwick

Black is now having a great season with the Nailers.

. Grant Black

Black is now having a great season with the Nailers. Photo: Jason Chadwick

The Derby boss needs little introduction. Here he is as a 16-year-old with Everton.

. Wayne Rooney

The Derby boss needs little introduction. Here he is as a 16-year-old with Everton. Photo: Alex Livesey

Rooney scores his first ever goal at Wrexham in the cup.

. Wayne Rooney

Rooney scores his first ever goal at Wrexham in the cup. Photo: Alex Livesey

Rooney of course went on to be England's record goalscorer.

. Wayne Rooney

Rooney of course went on to be England's record goalscorer. Photo: Alex Livesey

The Buxton boss in action for Lancashire side Padiham.

. Steven Cunningham

The Buxton boss in action for Lancashire side Padiham. Photo: JPI Media

Staveley joint-boss Froggatt still plays but here he is with Worksop Town.

. Jon Froggatt

Staveley joint-boss Froggatt still plays but here he is with Worksop Town. Photo: Mark Fear

Froggatt was a prolific scorer for Belper Town.

. Jon Froggatt

Froggatt was a prolific scorer for Belper Town. Photo: JPI Media

The Chesterfield boss was a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, pictured here with Leamington FC.

1. James Rowe

The Chesterfield boss was a prolific goalscorer in non-league football, pictured here with Leamington FC. Photo: Leamington FC

The Belper Town boss played for several non-league clubs, including Buxton.

2. Grant Black

The Belper Town boss played for several non-league clubs, including Buxton. Photo: Jason Chadwick

Black is now having a great season with the Nailers.

3. Grant Black

Black is now having a great season with the Nailers. Photo: Jason Chadwick

The Derby boss needs little introduction. Here he is as a 16-year-old with Everton.

4. Wayne Rooney

The Derby boss needs little introduction. Here he is as a 16-year-old with Everton. Photo: Alex Livesey

Wayne Rooney Derbyshire