The 2022-23 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and agonizing near-miss for Derby as The Rams finished a competitive 7th in League One, just missing the play-off spot on the final day of a dramatic season. Leading the charge was the sensational veteran forward David McGoldrick, whose career-best 22 goals proved vital in a campaign built on attacking flair and a determined push for promotion. It was a memorable year that marked the club's resurgence following their turbulent past, providing the Pride Park faithful with renewed hope for a swift return to the Championship and remains a vital chapter in the club's modern history.