Brown has selection problems for the right reasons!
Vital Quotes:
Rams boss Phil Brown is delighted that Marc Edworthy is back after a knee problem, but now has a selection dilemma. ‘Marc’s return to the squad gives me a little problem at full-back,’ said Brown.
‘Continuity has been one of the main reasons we have gone unbeaten in five games.
‘Players who have missed out through injury or suspension have had to work hard to get back in and that’s what I like about the squad at the moment.’
Derby Team News:
Michael Johnson played at left back against Cardiff and Richard Jackson at right back. As defensively, at Ninian Park, the unit was solid, Edworthy may not be selected ahead of one of those two and may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Danny Graham, on loan from Middlesbrough, may make his first start up front now that Dexter Blackstock is back at Southampton.
Danish midfielder Morten Bisgaard could miss the game as he’s been suffering from a stomach bug, but Brown is hopeful he’ll be fit in time.
Probable formation: 4-5-1
Squad: Derby County: Camp, Jackson, Davies, Nyatanga, M Johnson, Tudgay, Thirlwell, Idiakez, S Johnson, Smith, Graham, Edworthy, Bolder, Bisgaard, Peschisolido, Barnes, Doyle, Holmes, Kenna, Poole.
Player to watch: Tudgay
Tudgay – he could be on the way to Sheffield Wednesday in January!
Luton Team News:
Luton Town squad: Brill, Coyne, Underwood, Foley, Heikkinen, Robinson, Brkovic, Edwards, Howard, Vine, Barnett, Holmes, Showunmi, Feeney, Morgan, Beckwith, Beresford.
Player to watch: Brkovic
Experienced Croatian midfielder Ahmet Brkovic could cause Derby some problems.
Match Facts & Stats
Last 6 meetings (Derby at home)
League Cup Derby County 2-2 Luton Town 25-09-1996
Championship Derby County 1-1 Luton Town 21-02-1996
Championship Derby County 0-0 Luton Town 20-08-1994
Championship Derby County 2-1 Luton Town 09-10-1993
Championship Derby County 1-1 Luton Town 24-04-1993
Division 1 (old) Derby County 2-1 Luton Town 03-11-1990
Looks like it’s going to be tight, based on past history!
Next Fixtures:
Palace (a) 28th Dec