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Kieron Freeman injury adds to Derby County's defensive woes

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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DERBY County left it late to earn a point against Bolton Wanderers last night – but they lost another defender to injury.

Jamie Ward equalised late on in the 1-1 draw at Pride Park after the visitors had taken the lead with an own goal from Derby skipper Richard Keogh.

  1. Derby v Bolton (4)

    Derby v Bolton

  2. One of Derby County's owners, Canadian Brett Wilson, in the multi-coloured jacket, chose to watch last night's game from the stands, where he was joined (to his right) by chief executive Sam Rush. The latest Rams Academy product to get a first-team squad call-up, Jamie Hanson, waits (right) on the bench for his chance.

    One of Derby County's owners, Canadian Brett Wilson, in the multi-coloured jacket, chose to watch last night's game from the stands, where he was joined (to his right) by chief executive Sam Rush. The latest Rams Academy product to get a first-team squad call-up, Jamie Hanson, waits (right) on the bench for his chance.

  3. Derby County striker Jamie Ward turns away to celebrate as his far-post header from Michael Jacobs' cross finds the net for Derby County's 81st-minute equaliser against Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park last night.

    Derby County striker Jamie Ward turns away to celebrate as his far-post header from Michael Jacobs' cross finds the net for Derby County's 81st-minute equaliser against Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park last night.

The injuries are piling up and biting deep into the Rams' small squad. Right-back Kieron Freeman limped off in the first half.

"He has a badly sprained ankle. He's had it strapped and left the stadium on crutches," said manager Nigel Clough.

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"That is the sixth defender we have lost to injury now."

Freeman looks set to join Shaun Barker, Jake Buxton, Mark O'Brien, James O'Conner and Gareth Roberts (suspended) on the sidelines.

It was Derby's second successive home draw after Saturday's stalemate with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"I cannot remember Bolton having a shot and we put the goal in for them," said Clough.

"Richard Keogh strained every sinew to get his head on it and it went in. It seems to be the way it is going in the penalty area at the minute.

"But I thought we had enough chances and situations, balls bobbing around in the six-yard box and it didn't quite drop for us.

"We are not too disappointed with a draw, given what we had out there.

"The lads cannot give any more again."

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  • Profile image for knawrybred

    by knawrybred

    Friday, February 22 2013, 12:30AM

    “ibelieveido - tell me the last time the woollies had some success, remember who took you to that success? He got you there and you still failed miserably, you returned to the championship with three years of premier lge payments only to go 40 million in debt. NLN has no money, plays kids because he cannot afford quality, he is doing a steady job on limited resource, even less resource when there are less than 20,000 ave gate next year if the comments on this site are correct. King billy has put a buzz around the ground and as I previously said we will sit back and enjoy the ride, it might not be play offs this year, but watch the gates steadily increase and also the league position go only one way onwards and upwards.”

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    by ibelieveido

    Thursday, February 21 2013, 3:24PM

    “Little billy no mates going to save em ..lol.

    Wow,thats sooooooooooo funny.

    Get real.

    Why do you think he has been outa work for
    nearly two years uh ...

    Speaks for itself really dont you think.

    They manage a win against a team that had had only
    two days and not three like the red bogs to recover
    and they are world champions !!! ahaha.

    Laughing stock they are,complete and total.”

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    by 60yearramsfan

    Thursday, February 21 2013, 12:19AM

    “Thanks one and all for your responses to my post and I am still working on the season ticket issue. They don't get rid of me that quick!
    The opinions show that there is a knowledgeable fan base out there as there has always been among the core fans of our club. I can see the arguments for putting money into the situation but GSE are not going to do that and I happen to think that is probably the best way after the experiences of yore.Bit worrying that we seem to NEED Will Hughes to get us moving as people seem to forget this is only his debut season and Jeff's second term. It is great to see the young ones coming through too but I agree them alone will not be enough and a modicum of investment would make a difference as I feel we only need a decent midfielder. As some say quite rightly there are some in our side who won't be up to Prem standards but our youngsters will be - so we have a basis to move forward provided we keep those talents but that of course is another story. Thanks to you all and keep on roaring for those lads out there even if old codgers like me cannot be with you.”

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    by knawrybred

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 10:41PM

    “Mjf75, you are 100% spot on mate, just sit back and enjoy the show from the best manager in the championship. Paul72 missed your intellectual comments today (i was joking you silly lamb) don,t tell me you have decided to stay on your own site, wonder if the 6-1 & 27000 crowd was the deciding factor? Lol, could an interesting end to the season for the famous team!”

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    by DerbyTom

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 9:20PM

    “Surely the prize for any football club is to do what they can to get into the premier.
    That is where the pot of gold is, and the pot is getting bigger.
    That in its self should push clubs to spend a few quid in our case a few Bob.
    We will ge pushed futher back if the club don't invest in players as clubs who do get the drop will spend to get back.
    Our players are doing a job to the best of there abilities but against some of the stronger clubs we come up short.
    I am all for bringing young players in give em experiance etc, but that isn't enough”

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    by WIKLOW

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 9:12PM

    “GSE are not up to this and sadly, neither is Nigel. We all hoped this would work but it hasn't.
    Yet another season of failure.
    No real prospect , no strategy for the club getting promoted and if I went in to my boss after failing for 4 years and said "but wait a couple of more years I have some new prospects and they may come good" I would be out on me backside.
    Watford looms and expect a club announcement shortly after the game.”

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    by derwentx

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 8:13PM

    “Quote: on't get me wrong I understand the frustrations, and last couple of games have been the epitomy of the problems, but throwing money at it is not the answer in my view. Foxes are currently trying it with the likes of Chris Wood and David Nugent and they need to get promoted in order to recoup the considerable outlay on those pair's wages alone. If it doesn't happen for them what happens next - and last night's result wasn't exactly encouraging was it?? Charlton are bottom half too!

    Good point sixtyyears - money guarantees nothing. Watch for the fallout if Leicester don't get promoted. I smell trouble ahead for the Foxes.”

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    by mjf75

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 7:36PM

    “Watch Florist go now under super Billy Davies, best manager in the championship bar non”

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    by ramification

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 7:30PM

    “60Yearold Sorry to hear you will not be with us next seasons dont let them price you out do what myself and my wife have done move into the South Stand for £230 sure there will plenty of old uns in there for you Like your opptimism that the youngstes will be here next season personally i very much doubt it what did Sam Rush say they wont be leaving cheaply Well it will be undisclosed so were never going to know are we”

  • Profile image for ibelieveido

    by ibelieveido

    Wednesday, February 20 2013, 5:49PM

    “I find it laughable most of the comments on here.

    Sammon for a start is showing Why N.C bought him.

    Keogh too has been outstanding ,willing to put his head
    into places others wouldnt put a boot.

    Makeshift defence ending with Ben Davies at right back !!!

    And still you ( some ) go on about negative rubbish ,you should
    be ashamed .

    Those few should look at the facts and stop the childish know
    it all,know nothing garbage.

    This club is going to grow and get better under N.C,UNLIKE SOME OF YOU
    THAT JUST NEED TO GROW UP...............................FACT.”

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