English midfielder joined Nottingham Forest at a very young age before he was released at the age of 12 as he was said to be ‘not strong enough’. Afterwards, Tom Huddlestone oined Derby County where he progressed well before he made his debut for the reserve team at the age of 15. The England international played the last ten minutes as a ring wingback during a game against Coventry City.

Derby County manager George Burley handed Tom Huddlestone his first team debut during the 2003/04 season. Huddlestone played his first game for the Derby County first team at the age of 16. His Derby County debut ended in a 3-0 defeat at home to Stoke City though he was named the best player after the game.In his first full season as a Derby County first team player, the club struggled though Tom Huddlestone was one of the few bright spots. Read More