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Chris Powell is the leading candidate to replace Nigel Pearson as Derby County manager, Sky sources understand. The Rams confirmed on Saturday that Pearson had left the club by mutual consent and his assistant Powell, who has been in charge since Pearson was suspended on September 27, could be installed next week.Powell - a former Derby player who managed Charlton and then Huddersfield - has led the team to a win over Cardiff and a draw with Reading while in temporary charge. Nigel Pearson was suspended by his now former club on September 27 And a club statement, which confirmed Pearsons exit, said: The board of Derby County will now turn their attention to appointing a new manager as soon as possible and expect to announce a successor in a timely fashion.Former Leicester boss Pearson was suspended before the Cardiff game last month, with the club claiming they were investigating the 53-year-old over a number of disciplinary issues.But the statement read: As a result of the mutual termination of Nigel Pearsons employment agreement with Derby County any disciplinary process has now ceased. Derby owner Mel Morris is believed to have fallen out with Nigel Pearson Derby County Football Club can today confirm that they have mutually agreed to part company with Nigel Pearson with immediate effect.In a statement via the League Managers Association, Pearson has denied he was made the subject of disciplinary action by what is now his former clubAlthough Im disappointed that my tenure at Derby County has come to an abrupt and premature end, I would like to take the opportunity to thank my colleagues who supported me during my short time at the club, he said. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?￡6.99. No contract. I was suspended by the club last week. The speculation in some areas of the media has not made the separation a smooth one, and my suspension period has been difficult for both myself and family.I can confirm that I have not been made the subject of any disciplinary action. I leave in the knowledge that I have, together with my closest staff, strived to achieve progress.I would like to wish the club and its supporters success moving forward.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Derby video Derby fixtures Derby stats Get a ￡10 free bet! Dmitry Kulikov Jets Jersey . -- The Minnesota Vikings released reserve cornerback A. Custom Winnipeg Jets Jerseys . Perhaps their first trip to the city of Winnipeg in 16 years can serve as the shakeup they need. http://www.jetsauthentic.com/authentic-kyle-connor-jets-jersey/ . Eller said the Oilers were a "junior team" that was "all over the place" before Edmontons 4-3 victory over Montreal on Tuesday night, Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins took offence to Ellers comments and used it to motivate his youthful team. 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Benning is familiar with the 33-year-old Miller, having worked in Buffalos scouting department when the Sabres drafted the player in 1999. "Hes intense and focused," said Benning. "Our younger players are going to see the way he works in practice, how hard be practises. Its going to make them better players." The St. Louis Blues acquired Miller from Buffalo in February, hoping he could lead them deep into the playoffs. But the club was eliminated by the Blackhawks in the first round after Miller allowed 19 goals and posted a lacklustre .897 save percentage. He posted a 25-30-4 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and .918 save percentage this season. He has 2994 wins, a 2.dddddddddddd.59 GAA with a .915 save percentage in 559 career NHL games. Despite his experience, Miller said he always sees himself as a work in progress. "I think Im still developing into the best player I can be," he said. 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