SRtRC Patron, Darren Moore receives Honorary Degree from University of Derby

We are immensely proud to share that former Premier League footballer, Darren Moore has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Derby. 

Football Manager Darren Moore made 90 appearances for Derby County Football Club, and was an integral member of the Rams Team promoted to the Premier League back in 2007. Throughout his career Darren played for several major clubs, playing and managing at all four levels of the professional pyramid. 

Darren has represented Jamaica at international level and was the first-ever Jamaican to manage in the Premier League.

Now manager of League One side Port Vale – promoted after finishing second in League Two last season – Darren is an Honorary Patron for Show Racism the Red Card and has performed extensive charity work including walking the Great Wall of China in 2005, and cycling 100 miles in a day for Cure Leukaemia.

Receiving this honour recognises Darren’s values, engagement with the community and charity work, making him an Honorary Master of the University.

“Their individual contributions in their respective fields have made a significant difference to their communities; locally, nationally, and internationally. Our honorands are an inspiration to our graduating students who are about to embark on the next stage of their journey.”  

– University of Derby

His heartfelt acceptance speech left a lasting impression – watch it here:

Each year, notable people with a strong connection to the University of Derby, the City, or the County are nominated to receive an Honorary Degree at the institution’s Awards Ceremonies.

Darren was inducted into the SRtRC Hall of Fame more than ten years ago, acknowledging the time he has given to our charity, attending many educational events over the years to speak with young people and sharing his experiences. This year, we couldn’t be more proud of our dedicated patron in recognition of all his hard work.

Darren, you are an inspiration to us all and we can’t thank you enough for the support you have given Show Racism the Red Card over the last 20+ years. Congratulations, it is well deserved.