Defiant Derby continue to battle against the odds
Beleaguered Derby County take on Birmingham City in the EFL Championship on Sunday afternoon at Pride Park, battling for their very existence, let alone a place in the second tier next term. Read our preview here:
Roon with a view
The administrators working with the Rams have managed to extend the EFL's deadline for proof of funding to be found by another month. On the pitch, manager Wayne Rooney has worked miracles to give his side even a sniff of survival. A win tomorrow would put them to within five points of safety, and with a vastly superior goal difference to Reading in 21st.
Hogan's vitamins and prayers
For the Blues too, their season has also been fraught with division. Scott Hogan will partner Lukas Jutkiewicz up top for Lee Bowyer's men, and the pair are heavily relied upon to get the goals to provide breathing room between themselves and the bottom three.
Betting tip
Pride Park will be sold out for this vital clash. Whilst on paper there is little to choose between the sides in terms of quality, the backing the hosts will receive from a packed stadium could be the difference maker. Casumo have odds of 2.32 for a priceless Derby win.
