Relegation, if the ‘experts’ are to be believed – and Georgie Williams’ side are doing their best to make the predictions come true thus far, having lost all 5 league & cup games.
However the Rams will remember their experience in the FA Cup back in January, where they were comprehensively outplayed in a 3-1 defeat – this game is best remembered as the ‘death knell’ of the Phil Brown tenure. So perhaps we should be grateful 🙂
Vital Quotes:
Colchester boss George Williams (speaking to the Derby Evening Telegraph): ‘We have our hands full in the Championship,’ he said.
‘Of the four defeats in the League, the two away from home couldn’t have been against tougher opposition ? Birmingham and West Brom.
‘But we were disappointed not to get any points from our two home matches against Plymouth and Barnsley.
‘It’s important to get our first win on the board.
‘It is all about results. You live and die by them and life will look a lot brighter if we can get off the mark.’
Colchester United Team News:
From BBC Sport: Colchester midfielder Johnnie Jackson is still struggling with a thigh injury and will have a late fitness test.
George Elokobi completes a ban so John White or Chris Barker will step in and keeper Aidan Davison is set to return.
Player to watch: Johnnie Jackson
The former Rams loanee will have a point to prove.
Derby County Team News:
Arturo Lupoli will be pushing for a start up front, as Billy Davies once again looks at finding the right blend. Stephen Bywater should have recovered from his groin strain and is likely to replace Lee Camp in goal.
Player to watch: Steve Howard
Come on Steve, you owes us one by now!!
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
The U’s are desperate to get off the mark, and I feel they may get a point in this game – I’m going for a 1-1 draw.
Next Fixtures:
DERBY COUNTY v Sunderland
Saturday, 9th September 2006 – 3:00 pm