Complex sentence: Derby were expected to make a bid for an immediate return to the Premiership, but struggled all season which resulted in manager John Gregory being sacked in March and replaced by former manager George Burley, who led the team to a secure but disappointing 18th place finish.
Split into simpler sentences: Derby were expected to make a bid for an immediate return to the Premiership, but struggled all season. Manager John Gregory was sacked and replaced by former manager George Burley, who led the team to a secure but disappointing 18th place finish.