TEAM NEWS:

Derby may make changes after they lost three goals in the last eight minutes to gift Rotherham a draw last weekend.

Jake Buxton could come into the centre of the defence and forwards Darren Bent, Nick Blackman and Andreas Weimann could also be selected.

Forest forward Jamie Ward is fit after a hamstring problem and he may replace Federico Macheda up front. Midfielder Henri Lansbury (ankle) is less likely to play and striker Britt Assombalonga (knee) is still out

MATCH FACTS

• Derby have lost their previous two games against Forest but haven't lost three in a row since January 1990 .

• Forest have lost only one of the last six meetings (W3 D2), a 5-0 reverse at Pride Park in March 2014 .

• Derby have won their last two games on home soil, after failing to win the previous four .

• Chris Martin has scored or assisted six goals in his last six appearances (four goals, two assists); the same total he contributed in his previous 19 games .

• Forest have scored just five goals in their last 10 games and never more than once in this run .

• Similarly, away from home, Forest have scored just nine goals in their last 15 matches, failing to net more than once in each game .

I have, myself, full confidence that if all in the Red Camp do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to ride out the storm of this match, outlive the menace of this tyranny, and defend the Brian Clough Trophy. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do.

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COYR's !!!!!!!!

Right - off to the pub!

L8ters!!!!!

A point would be nice, if we can score first we may get a draw!

I do not think and sincerely hope that Bent, Blackman and Yman are not in the starting team.

Ward will get a good reception from Rams fans.

Watch it sph this thread my be perceived as sly!

Confident if at least a point. Think Burke could have a great influence off the bench and could give Agent Keogh and co the run about. If Milld can get on top and keep Martin diving in vain then it could turn out well.

Nice understated build up from Forest this week. Reid has been a calm head by the looks of it. Hope he can really get them focused. Cohen will also be a big influence. He is owed some derby day luck.

All the nastiness between Davies and Nigel seems a long time at now. Glad the focus seems to be back on the footy in the El Cloughico.

I think the fixture is probably due a draw and it will be Forest's most frequent score line of 1-1 at the end of proceedings.

The classier fans didn't have to misspell the name of their rivals on the match thread title, I noticed....

comment by JorvikRammer What have you got to lose Except your soul...who's with us! (U1369)
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Watch it sph this thread my be perceived as sly!
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Said with a South African accent?

Say it however you want Will

Make sure Wardy's Cocoa is in easy reach, you don't want him to have to stretch for it.....
Night, night and sweet dreams!

Iwas!



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Think the rest of the mighty Red Men must be still out in the pub !!!

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