Full-time: Derby County held to goalless draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers
DERBY County had to settle for a point in a low-key goalless draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Pride Park Stadium.
It was only the second 0-0 stalemate the Rams have been involved in this season - the other coming against Brighton & Hove Albion in early October.
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Michael Hoganson away
There were few clear-cut chances for either side, though home keeper Adam Legzdins pulled off a couple of important saves.
Nineteen-year-old defender Michael Hoganson was handed his full debut for the Rams, replacing the suspended Gareth Roberts at left-back.
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John Brayford continued in central defence, with Jake Buxton, Mark O'Brien and James O'Connor all sidelined with knee injuries.
Wolves made the early running and Legzdins had to push away a Jamie O'Hara half-volley from the edge of the area in the fourth minute.
Jamie Ward was looking to score for a fifth consecutive league game and he drilled a shot wide from distance before sending a free kick straight at keeper Carl Ikeme.
Just before the half-hour, Kieron Freeman combined well with Paul Coutts on the right before delivering a low cross which Ward flicked goalwards, only for Danny Batth to make a timely block.
Craig Bryson headed at Ikeme from Hoganson's centre as the Rams turned up the pressure.
But at the other end, O'Hara had Legzdins scrambling across his goal with an effort that bounced just wide after the midfielder latched onto a headed clearance from Richard Keogh.
Ten minutes into the second half, Bakary Sako pounced on a loose ball and let fly with a powerful 20-yard drive which Legzdins palmed away from danger.
Moments later, David Edwards glanced a header just wide of the post.
Will Hughes sent a speculative shot over, while Conor Sammon's rising effort from a tight angle also cleared the bar.
Brayford was a relieved man in the 62nd minute when his poor backpass was collected by Kevin Doyle in front of goal but the striker got it all wrong and the ball found its way back to the Derby defender.
With 73 minutes on the clock, Rams substitute Michael Jacobs whipped in a cross from the right and Sammon got in front of his man but headed just wide of the near post.
Coutts played in Jacobs late on but his low centre was cut out by loan debutant Kaspars Gorkss.
And with virtually the last kick of the game, in the seventh minute of added time, Ward's free kick was well held by Ikeme, low to his left.
DERBY COUNTY: Legzdins, Freeman, Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson, Coutts, Hughes (Jacobs, 63), Hendrick, Bryson, J Ward, Sammon. Subs: Fielding (gk), Gjokaj, Davies, Doyle, Robinson, Bennett.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS: Ikeme, Foley, Gorkss, Batth, S Ward, Edwards (Peszko, 89), Henry, O'Hara (Davis, 74), Sako, Sigurdarson, Doyle (Ebanks-Blake, 70). Subs: De Vries (gk), Doherty, Berra, Cassidy.
REFEREE: G Salisbury (Lancashire).
ATTENDANCE: 23,036 (1,953 away fans).
BOOKINGS: Wolves - Henry (27) foul on Coutts; O'Hara (62) foul on Keogh. Derby - Hughes (40) foul on Edwards.
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by chriscollis
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 10:46AM
“Is Nigel Cloughs pseudonym ibelieveido ? To conceal his identity as both make foolish comments.
Could derwentx and ibelievido be one of the same ?
At least derwentx tries to put some constructive argument forward although he shows an unbalanced view.
ibelieveido just talks trash and makes foolish remarks.
He should be quarantined the the comic section.”
by ibelieveido
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 10:22AM
“These two seem to stick together ,both with
the usual clap-trap as usual.
Easy to wind up too.....heheh lol.”
by the_pimpernel
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 7:44AM
“I believe in fairies, village/ county idiot take your choice, either you are on a complete windup or you are possibly the most deluded rams fan i have ever encountered in my life....”
by Tadley-Rams
Monday, February 18 2013, 10:22PM
“I believe in fairies- keep the faith, the mighty Kevin Davies may not play tomorrow night..........
If you give Clough another 5 year contract, that will be 1 promotion in 19 years of management..... Happy clapping.”
by ibelieveido
Monday, February 18 2013, 11:00AM
“Whispers coming from reliable sources have said
our excellent Manager MR Clough is to be offered
an improved 5 yr contract extension.
That in itself is great news and bodes well for the
future of our great club.”
by ibelieveido
Monday, February 18 2013, 10:51AM
“It's a fact that the usual moaners are here spouting the
usual tripe ,like,we should have played this formation,
or this starting line up and made subs at this particular time.
HAHAHAHAHA ..Thank goodness YOU dont pick the team and
the rest ...
By your posts it's clear to see you do not have a clue .
If you cannot see what is coming together at D.C.F.C you have
been living in a cave at the top of some mountain or something.
And as for posting utter drivel without checking facts that has to
be something to do with your mum allowing you to use the comp
to keep you quiet...
Switch the CCB'S ON INSTEAD,YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW IT BETTER,
they have more pictures.
Derwentx ,great informative posts again,more please...”
by mickstu
Monday, February 18 2013, 9:51AM
“I almost feel a little guilty urging people to go to PP and watch entertaining football. I appreciate that we have a very young team but entertaining this was not. It was very similar to the florest match where basically nothing happened. The crown were ready to shout the team on and on a couple of occasions were right behind them. But for most of the match they were sleeping, taking the lead from the non-event unfolding in front of them.
So disappointing when we have been so good in most home matches this season.
It does not help with Nigel bleating on about players being tired. They are suposed to be fit well paid professionals, the fixture list has been known for 9 months, they knew what was comming so live with it or give everyone a discount when you know the team are going to put out a second rate performance. Will Tuesday night be played at walking pace because the players are tired, having worked for nearly 180 minutes in the last week?”
by hiltonboy1
Sunday, February 17 2013, 9:54PM
“Not been on for a while but doom merchants still in abundance.
3 point plan to get us up:
1. Sell hughes in summer for anything in excess of £5M.
2. Club retain £2M to pay some of the debts acrued.
3. Give Nigel remaing monies to purchase bludgeoning centre half, ex PL experienced midfielder, striker on loan for seaon (K Jones) and get a decent left back in again on loan. Needs to be mid 20's at least and quick.
Result = Top 4.
:-D
Anyelse lost in close season only to go for top dollar.
Release Doyle, Tyson???, some of the spare GK's.”
by Tadley-Rams
Sunday, February 17 2013, 8:55PM
“Derwentx - question 6 , you are on a different planet.
Why play the four in midfield as yesterday, what has Jacobs or Davies done wrong when played lately, no natural width at all and as Clough stated he wants crosses in for Sammon. Wolves are we where they because they have been rubbish. Wakey wakey.”
by Tadley-Rams
Sunday, February 17 2013, 8:49PM
“Great post - he is scared to take chances, protect a point at home, no gamble, count on one hand where we have made a positive change and its worked in our favour, still thinking.!!!! Enough is enough.”