My assessment so far: Derby look the best they have in a while; the extra energy Korey Smith has brought to the side has helped. Derby are moving the ball nicely, but need more threat in the final third as the game has become scrappier in the last few minutes.
The work rate from this team, compared with a month or two ago is ridiculous
Not just the work rate, but how much more aware and switched on they are. For a while it's been "there are no easy games... except Charlton", but even if we still don't look a great side NJ has definitely done something about out soft underbelly.
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The first on half way stops an initial Derby breakaway, the second on the edge of the area, after they did eventually break on us
Derby defender (Cashin ?) looks fucked !!