The season hasn't gone quite the way that Derbyshire fans might have hoped, but recent weeks have suggested that the coaching of Graeme 'Pop' Welch and his team is at last bearing fruit.

Mark Footitt has gone from wild tyro to a class act who deserves England scrutiny

For the first time in many years Derbyshire have a squad with enough depth to encourage optimism

Staying in Division One proved a step too far for Derbyshire and some players face an important winter to ensure they are ready for another promotion push

While some of Derbyshire's young squad have been exposed by the step up to Division One, plenty of potential has been shown this season

Injuries to Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Albie Morkel scuppered Derbyshire's T20 campaign - now it's time to think about rebuilding for 2014

Star signings are few and far in domestic T20 but another bit of canny Derbyshire recruitment could lift their chances

Derbyshire fans knew their side would battle in Division One but it seems promotion may have come too soon for some players

The opening four matches have been a chastening experience and while it is too early to think of the "R" word, the signs are far from encouraging

Derbyshire's 2013 prospects previewed by the ESPNcricinfo Supporters' Network