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Blundell Park was supposed to be made into a fortress on Tuesday night. It's fair to say it wasn't and even the Swiss army would fancy their chances against it. But let's put that behind us and really make a fortress of BP, starting with Ravenelli and co. Derby’s big earners won't fancy the cramped away changing room giving Town a big advantage over them. Either way a draw is at least required before the table starts to take shape.

Derby started in the best possible manner. A convincing 3-0 win over Reading with goals from Ravenelli, Lee and Christie and The Rams were looking like they could storm the league. However Tuesday night and Gillingham threw a spanner in the works and won 1-0. The Gills hard-work ethic was too much for Derby’s high earners. What that does say for Town is that a workmanlike performance is required. Lots of chasing down balls etc. Whilst Derby won't fancy coming here they won't be happy with anything less than 3 points, and with quality throughout the team they have a good claim.

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Perhaps if John Gregory had arrived earlier in the season, they may have stayed up?.

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Town managed by Brian Laws and led by Ivano earned a point from Derby. Bonetti grabbed Town’s goal whilst Daryll Powell got The Rams. The Bonetti/Laws incident had already happened and from here it was downhill for Town.

Derby Head-to-Head (23rd on The Opposition Ladder).

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Whilst it would be so easy to go for Ravenlli or Christie I have opted for the veteran Rob Lee. After spells with Newcastle and Charlton the former England man is now in charge of the engine room at Pride Park and still a class above this division. Capable of popping up with a goal here and there and will prove a handful for Town’s midfield.

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