Mooney joins the Rams

Last updated : 19 March 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Mooney has had loan spells at first division clubs Stoke City and Sheffield United already this season and has recently been in America on trial at North American side New York / New Jersey Metrostars in a bid to get a deal away from St. Andrew's where Steve Bruce has made it clear he is not part of his first team plans.

Derby boss John Gregory told the Derby County official website: “Tommy has a lot of experience at this level. He has a proven goalscoring record and is a versatile performer who will roll his sleeves up and graft for the team too.

"I am sure he will become a big favourite straight away.

“We have a chance to have a good look at him with the possibility of maybe making it something a bit more permanent in the future."