Welcome to The Peakite on CounterPress

Led by Paul Fisher, Freelance Sports Commentator and Reporter for the BBC, the site will provide insight, analysis and comment on matters on and off the pitch at Derbyshire. Expect extensive and broad content following the fortunes of Derbyshire County Cricket Club. From opinion features to exclusive interviews focusing on Derbyshire past, present and future. Fisher said: “Derbyshire has a small but very loyal band of supporters and the Peakite will be looking to provide thoughtful, entertaining and occasionally humorous content written by people who care for the club”.

Derbyshire fans will be able to register their interest in becoming a Peakite member from mid-January.Everyone who signs up to the mailing list before the site’s grand opening on March 1 will benefit from a substantial discount on membership.The Peakite is the 11th county outlet to be confirmed on CounterPress for 2026, as part of a concerted attempt to revitalise domestic cricket journalism.

Others already announced include The Rey (Surrey), Lanky Lanky (Lancashire), From The Sea End (Sussex), Cider Press (Somerset), The Bear (Warwickshire), Up The Middle (Middlesex), King Pears (Worcestershire), The Spitfire (Kent), and The Chester (Durham).The Hawk, covering Hampshire, launched last summer and continues to offer a service to supporters throughout the winter.