After continuing to play regularly for a further three seasons, Fagan lost his first team place to Colin Barlow in the 1959-60 season, and was transferred to Derby County for £8,000 in March 1960, after a total of 165 appearances and 35 goals for the Manchester club.
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Within a year, Shirebrook Rugby League Club had been formed by Paddy Fagan and Mick Meadows.