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The 1971-72 Texaco Cup was a tournament that saw Derby County claim the silverware in a thrilling campaign. The Rams faced opposition from England and Scotland, scoring 17 goals in their eight games, including a 8-5 aggregate win against Dundee United and a 4-2 comeback against Newcastle United. The final saw Derby edge out Airdrieonians 2-1 on aggregate thanks to goals from Alan Hinton and debutant Roger Davies. The Texaco Cup was a precursor to Derby’s glorious season, as they went on to lift their first league title and qualify for the European Cup. It was a golden era for the club, masterminded by the legendary duo of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor. This book tells the story of Derby’s journey to the Texaco Cup glory,