Academy manager Kevin Thelwell will be starting a new job at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.

Thelwell, who joined the Rams in 2006 and at just 32 years of age became the youngest Academy manager in the country, was previously director of youth development at Preston.

He also spent four years with the Welsh FA as course director for the coveted UEFA A and PRO licences for managers.

Kev leaves with the club's best wishes and Derby will be confirming his replacement in the near future.

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