Derby manager Billy Davies has dismissed speculation he could quit the Premiership new boys and insists he intends to see out the remaining two years of his contract at Pride Park.
Davies' side yesterday clinched promotion with a play-off final win over West Brom, but immediately afterwards he refused to guarantee he would still be around to lead the Rams back into the top flight for the first time in five years.
Reports today suggested the Scot was unhappy at having to see out the season without an assistant manager after the club failed to bring in David Kelly from Preston, Davies' previous employers.
But while Davies admits he has been hamstrung by the lack of an assistant, he has also reaffirmed his commitment to Derby and is planning clear-the-air talks with the board in the near future.
"I'm not looking for an exit clause. I have signed a three-year contract, I have two years left of that contract, it's my intention to see out the remainder of those two years," he told BBC radio.
"I always said that the focus was on the remainder of the games and after that I would sit down with the board and have a discussion and see what happens from there. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks there will be discussions taking place and we can sort a few things out.
"It is my intention to out the remainder of my two-year contract and continue with the rebuilding and development of Derby County football club."
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