Six thousand Rams fans turned out in the pouring rain to see off their heroes ahead of the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

Sunday afternoon's event, dubbed the "Wembley Wave", was a final chance for the players to show their appreciation for a season of marvellous support before setting off to Wembley for Monday's winner-takes-all clash with West Bromwich Albion.

And despite weather more akin to the middle of November than the end of May, the Derby public once again showed up in force to further illustrate the backing they have shown to the club all season.

The players came out to acknowledge and thank the fans, before the microphone was handed first to team captain Matt Oakley.

He said: "On behalf of the manager, his staff and all of the players I'd like to thank you for your tremendous backing.

"We're here to show our appreciation for the support you've given us home and away throughout this season and now we're going to go and give it our all at Wembley."

Club captain Michael Johnson was next up to give his thoughts.

"We're here today to say thank you very much for your magnificent support," the experiecned centre-half said.

"We're 90 minutes away from the Premiership and with you all right behind us, as we know you will be, we'll be giving it out all to win at Wembley."

Last but most certainly not least came boss Billy Davies, who echoed the sentiments of Johnson and Oakley.

"Thank you very much for all coming along today, but more importantly on behalf of all my staff can I say a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your support throughout this season," the gaffer said.

"Enjoy the game tomorrow and hopefully come full-time there'll be even more for you to cheer about."

The players went on one last parade in front of the supporters, who had packed in to the West Stand, before being cheered out of the Pride Park Stadium car park after boarding the coach to Wembley.

Fans are asked to be in their seats at Wembley ahead of 2.20pm, for a crowd warm-up which will include a mass singing of Steve Bloomer's Watching.