Giant defender with versatility to play either at full back or in the centre, Derek first joined the club on the eve of the 2019/20 season having spent most of his career with Aylesbury FC. Has also played for Winslow and Thame.

Did well whenever called upon, but competition for places meant he only made 4 appearances for the Ducks before returning to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos on a dual registration basis, before switching to Arlesey Town the following summer.

Derek is the brother of striker Ken who also joined the Ducks in summer 2019.

After spells at Arlesey Town and Staines Town, Derek returned to Aylesbury United for another season in summer 2023.