Burnley v Derby Team News

By Matt Lond & J Bateman
February 21 2003

Team news from the weekends game between Burnley and Derby at Turf Moor.

Burnley v Derby at Turf Moor ko - 15-00

Clarets News

Burnley will continue to be without Glen Little and skipper Steve Davis for the visit of Derby County. 

Winger Little is likely to remain sidelined for up to two weeks with an abductor strain and defender Davis should be out for a further three to four weeks with a knee problem. 

Paul Weller should again start on the bench as he looks to up his return to fitness from a calf problem, Weller came through Sunday's FA Cup clash with Fulham unscathed after replacing Alan Moore after 77 minutes for his first action for six weeks. 

Midfielder Brad Maylett returns to contention after an Achilles injury and Lee Briscoe should figure after recovering from a thigh problem.

Derby News

Derby will be without Ian Evatt for the trip to Turf Moor after the defender learned he will need an operation on his groin. 

The centre-back faces a month on the sidelines so youngster Pablo Mills, who came on as a first-half substitute in the 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, should step into the team.

Skipper Warren Barton will play his final game before beginning a two-match suspension for his straight red card in the match against Wednesday. 

Fabrizio Ravanelli pressed his claims for a starting spot with a good performance in last week's draw after coming on as a sub

One To Watch Fabrizio Ravenelli - Derby

Prediction Burnley 1 Derby 2 

Previews Courtesy Of Matt Lond