Ron Webster

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Ron Webster (born 21^st June, 1943) was an English footballer, who spent his career playing for his local team Derby County, Webster played at right back. Webster was always the fan's favourite because of his hard tackles and effort. Seth Johnson, a recent ex-Derby player was compared to him for his hard working attitude on the pitch. He is by many people rated as the best ever Derby County defender.

He played 455 league games for Derby, which is the second highest in Derby County's history to Kevin Hector, from 1960-1978, scoring 7 times. Ron was part of the Clough era at Derby, and was an integral part of a near unbeatable defence. Webster retired in 1977 after his last game (a 1-1 draw with Chelsea). Webster stayed on at Derby as coach, but now works in a factory on Meadow Lane Industrial Estate in Alfreton, which is located in north Derbyshire.