sentences:  He returned to Derby County on New Years Day 2009, after appearing in 11 league games for "The Magpies", and made his second appearance for Derby two days later in an FA Cup tie against Forest Green Rovers.In April 2009, he agreed a new two-year deal with Derby, having impressed new manager Nigel Clough, but was unhappy at the club due to not being part of the first team picture and left the club by mutual consent on 29 September 2009.He went on trial with Nottingham Forest, with the opportunity to link up with former Derby County manager Billy Davies, but eventually was not signed by the club.