Billy Davies has few injury worries for the crucial early season six-pointer at home to Bolton Wanderers. Derby’s leaking defence has conceded 20 goals so far in the league this season and his manager will be looking to stop the goals at home on Saturday.
They will welcome the news that veteran defender Darren Moore is hoping for a return to action after a knee injury. Influential midfielder Giles Barnes is back in contention but is likely to only make a starting place on the bench. Steve Howard is likely to be alongside Kenny Miller up front as they search for goals against their basement rivals.
Sammy Lee knows he needs to get the best out of his side who have so far failed to shine this season – and this is the game to do it.
Bolton are hoping Ivan Campo will be fit after being ruled out of their midweek Carling Cup victory at Fulham. Stelios Giannakopoulos may also start but Daniel Braaten is doubtful.