Barton is Gregory's first signing at Derby

John Gregory has made his first signing as Derby manager by bringing Newcastle defender Warren Barton to Pride Park.

John Gregory has made his first signing as Derby manager by bringing Newcastle defender Warren Barton to Pride Park.

The 32-year-old, who goes straight into the team to play Tottenham on Saturday, joins the Rams for a nominal fee after successfully completing a medical on Friday.

Gregory was only made Derby's third manager of the season on Wednesday and described the move as "the quickest transfer in the history of quick transfers".

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