Travelling 70 yards in eight seconds, Jaydon Banel executed Derby’s only successful dribble of the first half.   It was more than a dribble.   Released by Sam Szmodics on the edge of his own box following an Oxford throw, the Dutchman motored majestically from coast to coast, cutting inside two defenders and drilling the ball through Myles Peart-Harris’ legs and into the bottom-left corner.   It surely got the approval of his compatriot Robin van Der Laan and his former Rams

John Eustace with the nine students, including myself, who put questions to him. Photo: University of Derby. Even during a week that has featured the quagmire of deadline day, deal sheets and the usual pre-match preparations, John Eustace has still found time to visit the University of Derby for his pre-match press conference. While it comes during what must be one of the busier weeks of the season, at least the Derby head coach will no longer have to bat away transfer rumour

Outplayed. Outbattled. Outclassed.   This was not against a high-flier such as Stoke or Coventry – Derby were more competitive against them.   This was Oxford. The first of four fellow-bottom-six sides The Rams will play before the November international break. A side, like Derby, who were yet to win at home this season.   Any green shoots from The Rams three consecutive draws were trampled by Rowett’s U’s – perhaps they lacked the steel of injured captain Lewis Travis?   Des

Match report and analysis from Derby County’s 4-0 EFL Championship defeat at QPR in John Eustace’s first game in charge.

Match report and analysis from Derby County's 1-0 EFL Championship defeat at home to Leeds United.

Caution is advised for those travelling across the UK this weekend, and Derby journeyed to Leeds with a mentality of damage limitation.  ...