Chris Baird joins Fulham on loan

Derby County defender Chris Baird has signed for Fulham on loan for the rest of the season.

The 33-year-old, who spent six years with the Cottagers before being released in 2013, has made 16 appearances for the promotion-chasing Rams since joining over the summer.

In recent months he has fallen down the pecking order, however, and has started just one league game since September - the 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage earlier this month.

Baird told Fulham's official website: "When the opportunity arose I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to come and be part of this again.

"I'm looking forward to playing in front of the fans again. They were fantastic to me over the six years that I was here previously."

Baird returns to Fulham with the club 19th in the Championship, five points above the drop zone.