Stephen Warnock believes Derby County fans won’t take long to warm to summer signing Ben Osborn, making this claim in an exclusive interview with Football League World.
Osborn left Sheffield United following the end of his contract at Bramall Lane – and it was previously unclear where his next destination would be.
Both Derby and Watford were linked with a move for him, but it was the Rams who were able to get a deal over the line in the end, with the Championship new boys securing a deal for the versatile ex-Blade.
This move may come as a surprise for some, considering he previously played for Nottingham Forest and established himself as a popular figure at the City Ground.
Stephen Warnock convinced Ben Osborn will be appreciated by Derby County fans
With his previous spell at Forest in mind, some Derby fans may take a while to warm to the player, but Warnock believes he has a couple of key attributes that could help all supporters to get onside almost straight away.
“It depends on how you play!” Warnock joked, when asked whether the 29-year-old will be judged more harshly by the Rams fan following his spell at the City Ground, speaking to FLW via BetVictor.
“It’s a little bit different when you haven’t gone from one club to the other straight away. I think when there’s been a grace period in between, he was at Sheffield United for quite a while, it’s different.
“One thing about Ben Osborn is he’s got an incredible character and work rate and I think Derby fans will buy into that straight away.