Derby County Match Preview
By Matthew Grant
September 10 2004
Domestic football returns this weekend with Reading travelling to Derby County. Reading will be looking to extend their good start to the season and good form over Derby County in recent times. Reading have won their last three encounters against The Rams.
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TEAM NEWS | |||||
| Glen Little will be again missing from the Reading squad as he is still struggling with an hamstring injury.
USA International Bobby Convey will also not be featuring at Pride Park on Saturday as he only flew back to England on Thursday after playing for the US in Panama. There are major doubts over Jamie Young and Dean Morgan. Both players picked up knocks while playing in the reserves defeat to Luton Town in the week. Forward Nicky Forster looks set to continue upfront despite a scare after picking up symptoms of a stomach problems which sidelined the player for the majority of the second half of last season. Mo Konjic may make his debut for Derby in tomorrows game. The former Coventry City man has so far been out with injury but may make a return in time. Though The Rams will be without the services of Richard Jackson and Morten Bisgaard pending a late fitness test on a hip injury. George Burley has hinted he may include former Walsall forward, Junior in his side. Burley is currently frustrated with the lack of goals being score by his side. Derby County Key Player - Inigo Idiakez | |||||
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FORM GUIDE | |||||
| Reading go into the game on the back of a win over Sunderland nearly two weeks ago. Reading have so far lost two games winning four leaving them fifth in the table at this early stage.
Derby have not won in three after defeats to Stoke City and Crewe in the League and a hammering away to Lincoln City in the Carling Cup. Derby are currently positioned 15th in the table with six points | |||||
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PREVIOUS MEETINGS | |||||
| Reading 3:1 Derby County - 31/01/04 Derby County 2:3 Reading - 23/08/03 Reading 2:1 Derby County - 28/12/02 Derby County 3:0 Reading - 10/08/02 Derby County 3:0 Reading - 13/01/96 Reading 3:2 Derby County - 19/08/95 | |||||
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OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
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*Please note there will be a minutes silence held before tomorrows game in remembrance of the tragic events three years ago in America and the horrific scenes witnessed in Russia where hundreds of school children lost their lives. Reading fans who are yet to buy a ticket for the game can pay at Derby. Prices are likely to be a couple of pounds more expensive then then the advanced prices. Going to Derby? Don't forget to check out the 1871Royals Guide To Derby Make sure to make your predictions on the 1871Royals Prediction League |
