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! Donovan Mitchell Jersey . The Spanish champions decision not to sign a defender during the January transfer window may have backfired after Valencia took advantage of a lethargic, uninspired effort by its hosts at the Camp Nou, where former Spain coach Luis Aragones -- who previously coached the Catalan side -- was honoured after his death on Saturday. Jae Crowder Jersey . The Islanders own the fifth pick in the 2014 draft but had until June 1 to decide whether to keep it or defer to 2015. The selection was packaged in the teams deal for Thomas Vanek on October 27, 2013. http://www.officialjazzauthenticstore.com/.com) - Whew! North Dakota States reign as the three-time FCS national champion was pushed to the limit by South Dakota State on Saturday, but freshman R. Derrick Favors Jersey .4 seconds left and dribbled up court, weaving through Pitts defence. Alec Burks Jersey . Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins (5) – He was locked in all night, made huge stops on Benoit Pouliot, Raphael Diaz, Ryan Mcdonagh, Carl Hagelin, Rick Nash (twice) but none better than the three saves on Mats Zuccarello.PARIS - Milos Raonic became the first Canadian man in the Open era to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament by defeating Marcel Granollers of Spain 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday. The eighth-seeded Raonic broke Granollers four times and saved the only two break poinnts he faced.dddddddddddd. Relying on his powerful serve and forehand, Raonic made 54 winners to only 14 for Granollers, a clay-court specialist. Raonic will face second-seeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who beat No. 13 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-1. The Open era started in 1968. Wholesale HoodiesNFL Shirts OutletJerseys NFL WholesaleCheap NFL Jerseys Free ShippingWholesale Jerseys CheapCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaWholesale JerseysWholesale NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '