Derby County go into this Saturdays match knowing that a win against Burnley will go a long way to securing their championship status for another season.
Buoyed by a recent run of good performances coinciding with the addition of quality players on loan, the Rams will be looking to improve on the 2-2 draw achieved last week at Vicarage Road.
Burnley know too that three points will all but confirm their position status in the ?Coca-Cola’ championship for another season.
Vital Quotes:
‘It would be nice if there was a bottle of confidence they could drink and they’d be fine next week’ Clarets Boss on the current lack of confidence at Turf Moor talking to BBC Sport.
Derby boss Terry Westley is looking for Derby to score more goals and not be left hanging on “if you score twice the game becomes difficult for Burnley” he told the official website “we must play with a tempo and passion….take our chances and finish the game early” he continued.
Meanwhile defender Darren Moore is looking forward to playing after recovering from his knock “it will be great to play again in front of a Derby County crowd” he told Ramsworld. “(Burnley) will be tough and we know whatever team the manager picks we will have to do our best” he added.
Derby County Team News:
New signing Michael McIndoe is expected to be in the squad for saturday, while Darren Moore (knee), Kevin Lisbie, Inigo Idiakez & Lewin Nyatanga are all expected to play
Derby County from: Camp, Edworthy, Moore, Nyatanga, Wright, Smith, Barnes, Idiakez, Bolder, McIndoe, Holmes, Lisbie, Peschisolido, Thirlwell, Bisgaard, Kenna, Poole.
Player to watch: Michael McIndoe
The 26 year old attacking midfielder is set to make his Derby debut. With 35 goals in 142 games for Doncaster Rovers can the 5ft 8in Scotish international cut it at this higher level? Lets hope so!
Burnley Team News:
Michael Ricketts and Gifton Noel-Williams will play after recovering from injury for the visitors, while Graham Branch (thigh) could play.
Goalkeeper Danny Coyne (knee), though, is going to be out for the rest of the season.
Player to watch: Kyle Lafferty
As Burnley look to discover their best combination up front, Kyle Lafferty (if he plays) will make only his second start for the Clarets. Playing up front, he created chances against Reading and will surely pose a threat to the Derby defence.
Match Facts & Stats
Derby have won 2 and drawn 4 of theire last 10 games scoring in 5 of those matches. Burnley have only won 1 of their last 12 picking up in total 5 points from the 1 win and 2 draws, they have scored in 6 of the 12 games and have lost the last 4 on the trot.
Ref Watch:
PJ Joslin is the man in black on saturday, he’s from Newark in Nottinghamshire and has been reffing since 1979.
He will be assisted by G Hambling & P Varley with J. Tyas acting as the fourth official.
Let’s have a good game gentlemen!
Next Fixtures:
Saturday 18/3/06
Luton Town v The Rams
Kenilworth Road
3 p.m.