JOHNNY Russell says he has no desire to leave Derby County – as he looks to take care of some "unfinished business".

Russell emerged as a transfer target for Bournemouth last month but the Rams were keen to hold on to the Scottish forward.

The 24-year-old has been in and out of the side so far this season.

He has been involved in all 11 games to date, though five of his appearances have come from the bench.

Russell admits this has been a source of frustration to him but insists he remains happy to be at the club.

"I'm definitely happy here at Derby," he said.

"It's always nice to hear there's a bit of interest in you but I've only been here a year and I've got a lot of unfinished business here.

"I came here to get promoted with Derby and that's what I want to stay here and do."

Russell joined the Rams from Dundee United last summer and helped the team reach the Championship play-off final after finishing third in the league.

He scored nine goals in 43 outings last term.

"We showed what we can do last season – and that's a great incentive for us this time around," said Russell.

"Hopefully, we can do it this season but maybe not through the play-offs – I don't know if I can take that again!

"That's a long way away but, hopefully, when May comes around, we'll be up there."

Russell was recalled to Derby's starting line-up for Tuesday's Capital One Cup third round tie against Reading – one of six changes to Steve McClaren's side following the 2-2 draw with Cardiff City.

McClaren's men booked their place in the last 16 of the competition with a 2-0 victory at the iPro Stadium. Russell opened the scoring with his first goal of the season before Alex Pearce put through his own net late on.

"He (McClaren) always says that it's a squad game and I think we showed that against Reading," added Russell.

"I thought the boys coming in showed great character and are fighting for places.

"The gaffer picked a team to go and win the game and we got the result.

"We can only do what's asked of us and, against Reading, we did that."

Derby are back in league action today when they take on Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium (3pm).

Bolton are only above the relegation zone on goal difference, having taken five points from their first eight matches.

Their only win so far came in their previous home game – a 3-2 success against Rotherham United.

"I am a bit surprised by their league position but we're not going there thinking it's going to be an easy game," said Russell.

"You'd be silly to think that, especially in this league.

"They're not where they'd want to be but that doesn't make them any less dangerous.

"They'll be fighting for everything and if we go in with the wrong attitude, we won't win the game.

"But I don't think that will happen. We'll be switched on and, hopefully, get another three points."

IT'S NOW one defeat in eleven games played this season, as the Rams followed up a largely excellent performance against Cardiff City with a more workmanlike one against Reading in the Capital One Cup that saw them progress to a last sixteen date with Fulham.

Both games will have pleased Stevie Mac, albeit for different reasons.

At half-time on Saturday there was an audible gasp in the South Stand concourse when the screens announced that the Rams had enjoyed 74% of the first half possession, which subsequently manifested into all round bemusement when Peter Whittingham gave the visitors a 2-0 lead 10 minutes after the re-start.

That Derby not only pulled themselves level but were desperately unlucky not to take what would have been a thoroughly deserved three points is testament to the resilience within the side, the strength of the bench and, last but by no means least, the unrelenting and vocal support from a fan base that backs its boys in times of adversity.

It's one of the many things that I believe makes Rams fans that little bit special and it once again shone through in spades against Cardiff.

On the subject of support, there was much talk among the Derby faithful after the match of the mutual support and "fan comradeship" shown from both sides of the South East corner dividing netting, as our Welsh visitors gave their full support for the separate minute-long appreciations for both Brian Clough and Rams fan Neil Dalton, who was so tragically murdered in Borneo recently.

In return, we added our full support when the City fans made a point of voicing their continued disapproval of a certain Mr Tan's fixation with the colour red!

The club's decision to once again offer cheap Capital One Cup admission was rewarded in midweek, as a near 20,000 crowd saw McClaren give starts to Messrs Roos, Mascarell, Shotton, Best and Ibe.

The gaffer will have been delighted that all fully justified his decision, with Shotton staking a massive claim for a further start alongside Keogh at Bolton today.

In my view, it will be almost impossible to drop Ibe after a truly stunning display of close control and penetration in the attacking third of the pitch.

Regardless of which way he goes with the wide pair, we have four genuine threats in Ward, Dawkins, Russell and Ibe.

So to Bolton and the land that has inspired countless reflection from one of its more famous sons. Peter Kay continues to perform to sold out venues with humorous tales of life in Bolton.

However, even he would be struggling to find any form of mirth with regard to his local side, who, unlike himself, now play in front of as many empty seats as taken ones.

Wanderers find themselves in the Championship for the third season running and with one league win all season, their most likely route of escape appears to be via League One as opposed to back to the Premiership.

Chairman Phil Gartside has a reputation for being one of the more patient and sensible chairmen in the game.

However, even he must be hugely concerned that gates have dipped to below 14,000 and that those who do still attend are less than impressed with manager Dougie Freedman.

Any Rams fans looking for a post-match pint may wish to venture to St Gregory's Club on Church Street, Farnworth.

It's instantly recognisable as where Phoenix Nights was filmed and I've a feeling that on Saturday night a few regulars will be there lamenting a 2-0 Bolton defeat as well as discussing Freedman's replacement.  

IT was a wonderful tribute to Brian Clough that was played out on the big screen at the iPro Stadium last Saturday when, before the kick-off against Cardiff City, some 27,000 spectators applauded warmly as images of the great man came up.

Ten minutes into the game there was more applause. I confess to being less than keen on the clapping that has replaced the traditional minute's silence.

Those 60 seconds when you can hear a pin drop – OK, and the cackles of a police radio and the occasional moronic fan – give, to me at any rate, more focus for reflection.

But last week's applause was entirely appropriate. The mourning was over and, a decade on, Rams fans simply wanted to bask in the warm glow of golden memory and show their appreciation for a man who had more effect on the story of Derby County than anyone before or since.

Quite what Cloughie would have made of the Rams managing to turn 70% possession into a two-goal deficit one can only imagine. But all was nearly well in the end.

Kevin, my iPro neighbour, was still disappointed with a draw but I suggested that it was something for which he would have gladly settled after an hour, at 2-0 down. In the annals of Rams history it won't go down as one of the great fightbacks but the players' spirited response brought some comfort to those whose entire weekends are ruined when Derby County lose.

Today the Rams travel to Bolton's Macron Stadium, which we had just got used to calling the Reebok.

It is 46 years ago this weekend that Brian Clough's Derby County made the same journey – well, almost, to Burnden Park to be accurate – and won 2-1 with goals from Jim Walker and Richie Barker.

Everyone will remember that 1968-69 was the promotion season and how the Rams stormed to the Second Division title by winning the final nine games of the campaign.

Yet after their first five games Derby had still been looking for their first win, having shown a singular failure to win possession in midfield.

After Clough signed Willie Carlin, however, for £63,000 from Sheffield United, the Rams went 13 games without defeat. Indeed, for the remainder of the season they lost only two League games in which Carlin played. There can be no greater indication of what a remarkable difference he made to the team.

Carlin was an interesting character, a player used to uphill battles, not least in convincing managers that despite his small stature – he is 5ft 4in tall – he would be able to withstand the bumps and bruises of League football.

Bill Shankly wasn't convinced, releasing Carlin after only one appearance for Liverpool, and the player went to Halifax Town, an experience that almost cost him his career.

Willie once told me that when someone in that hotbed of Rugby League asked him what he did for a living and Willie told him: "I play for Town," the stranger replied: "Oh dear." A career at The Shay was clearly a demoralising experience and lesser men might have given up.

There were better times ahead, however. Carlin moved to Carlisle United and helped them win promotion from the Third Division in 1964-65. It was from Brunton Park that Brian Clough first tried to sign him.

Tim Ward – sacked by Derby and replaced at the Baseball Ground by Clough – was now manager at Carlisle and thwarted the Rams by selling Carlin to Sheffield United instead.

At the time, there was talk of an alleged illegal approach by Derby but it came to nothing.

It was another year before Clough could finally have his man.

That is just one aspect – albeit a mightily significant one – in the story of Brian Clough and Derby County. We'll be celebrating his memory for many years to come yet.

ASK former nurse Sir Stephen Moss about the pressure facing NHS staff on the wards today and he admits: "I wouldn't have been able to cope with it".

This is despite being named one of England's top 100 most-influential medics and, because he loved his job so much, the fact that he would get back into his nurse's uniform "without hesitation" if he could.

"The turnover of patients is enormous, the pressure on the beds in hospitals is so great – there really is no respite," said Sir Stephen, a former chief nurse at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary who has worked in the NHS for more than 40 years.

"There's no way I could cope on the front line with what staff cope with now."

These are worrying words from a man as experienced as Sir Stephen, who helps to run Derby's hospitals and is now advising on the education and training of all NHS workers across the country.

But he insisted there was some good news – that one thing which had not changed from his days on the wards was what motivated staff to do the job in the first place.

Sir Stephen said: "You always hear people of my generation say things like: 'When we were on the wards, we didn't do that'

"There's this impression we were all Florence Nightingales more than we are today and it simply isn't true.

"I spend a lot of time talking to retired nurses about their really strong values on caring for people and, actually, you realise that this hasn't changed. People in the profession now feel the same way.

"What has changed is what they have to cope with day-to-day – it's just very different.

"Back then, a nurse on a ward would be caring for the same group of patients for about 10 days. Now, when a member of staff comes back to the ward on their next shift, those people will be completely different.

"Today, when people are over the most serious phase of their illness, they go home or to where they next need to go to continue their care.

"The pressure is very different but it makes me really proud to see what hospital staff – and particularly those at the Royal Derby Hospital – are achieving every day."

But Sir Stephen still gets chance to walk the wards at the Royal Derby Hospital and said he likes to muddle in with the staff when he can.

This is because, in February 2013, he became a non-executive director for the trust which runs the city's two hospitals – the Royal Derby and London Road Community hospitals. The role means he is a member of the board's trust of directors but not part of its management team.

And he has now been appointed on the national board of Health Education England – responsible for the education of every member of staff in the NHS.

Sir Stephen: "As a student nurse, we were always trained to see the patient as a member of our family. It makes you think: 'If this was someone in your family, how would you want their nurses to treat them?'

"It's a simple thing but I think it's things like this which make people talk about the past and the 'good old days' – not everything was perfect but there are good things we can take from the past to help us in the future.

"That's why I'm delighted to have joined Health Education England as a non-executive director. I hope that, with my experience working in Derby's hospital, we can make sure we don't lose values like this."

But, as a financial crisis looms over the NHS – which is trying to get to grips with an increase in demand from a growing and ageing population – Sir Stephen admits the profession may not seem attractive to those coming into it.

He said: "I'm under no illusion it's a laugh out there, providing front-line care to patients.

"But that's what our role on these boards is about – doing what we can to support staff and provide them with the tools they need to do their jobs properly.

"And that's why I love spending an afternoon on the wards, with an A&E consultant or something like that, because there's no shortage of front-line staff coming up with ideas on how to make things better in the NHS."

Sir Stephen has seen the aftermath when things have gone wrong in the NHS.

Between 2009 and 2012, he was chairman of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, having been brought into the trust after a national report revealed "appalling standards of care" there.

It followed the unnecessary deaths of hundreds of patients at Stafford Hospital, between 2005 and 2009, because of substandard care.

Sir Stephen said: "One of the lessons I think has been learned from Mid Staffordshire is the importance of making staff feel valued and making sure they know what's expected of them.

"The tragic thing is, while the focus was on the bad practice there, I met some incredibly kind, caring and skilled staff there.

"You'd speak to, for example, the engineers and they have nothing to do with the care there. But they told me, when they were down at their local pub, they'd be afraid to tell people where they worked.

"One interesting conversation I remember having there was when I was having coffee with a few members of staff and I said: 'What can the board do more to support you?'

"Someone answered: 'Come out and see us, see what it's like on the front line. Don't expect us to come to meetings to tell you what we need.'

"It was a very good point and it's not rocket science that staff want to be listened to."

There certainly has been plenty of debate about the future of the NHS and whether or not a free healthcare system at the point of entry is still sustainable.

Sir Stephen said: "A lot of decisions need to be made nationally about the NHS.

"There certainly needs to be fundamental changes – although exactly what those are, it's hard to say. But people are aware it cannot carry on as it is for the next 20 years.

"I think everyone's been aware of the challenges we are now facing for some years but the problem is, they've all come at the same time. The increasing population, the fact people are living longer – I don't think anyone anticipated these challenges at the same time.

"But, whatever happens, the politicians must be transparent about what their plans are and there must be an open debate with the public about its future.

"The NHS is so highly valued and treasured by everyone and it touches everyone's lives at some point. It's only right and proper people have their say about its future."

POLICE have now identified the body of a young man pulled out of the River Derwent in Derby.

But a formal identification has yet to take place and they will not be releasing his name until they have contacted his next  of kin.

Specialist officers were called to the scene, close to North Parade, shortly after 4pm on Friday.

They recovered the body from the water and the scene was cordoned off while detectives investigated.

A force spokesman said: "Derbyshire police believe they have now established the identity of the body recovered from the River Derwent near to North Parade on Friday afternoon.

"A formal identification has not yet been carried out and we are not currently naming the person as we have at this time been unable to inform next of kin.

"A cause of death has yet to be established, and enquiries are ongoing to understand the events that have lead to the death."

Audrey Parmenter, 61, of North Parade, said she saw a number of cars and officers at the scene at around 5pm on Friday.

She said: "The bridge that crosses over to Chester Green was cordoned off and there must have been three or four police cars.

"The blue and white police tape was pulled out and no-one was allowed to get close to the scene.

"My thoughts are with the family of the young man."

Police have previously said that they believed the man to be aged 18 to 30, 6ft 2in tall, with short, mousey-coloured hair.

CHRIS Martin went from villain to hero to give Derby County a 1-0 half-time lead against Bolton Wanderers.
Martin had an early penalty saved by Andy Lonergan but the striker atoned for his miss to open the scoring in the 38th-minute of Saturday's Championship clash at the Macron Stadium.
Skipper Richard Keogh made a goal-saving intervention in the third minute, blocking Joe Mason's attempt to convert Liam Feeney's right-wing cross.
But Derby had started well and were awarded a penalty when Craig Bryson was tripped in the area by Mason.
Martin stepped up but his ninth-minute spot kick was kept out by Lonergan, diving away to his right.
Lee Grant was called into action after a quarter of an hour, getting down to turn Mason's effort around his near post following a ball in from Lee Chung-Yong.
The home side wanted a penalty, for handball, when Zak Whitbread got in the way of Feeney's shot but referee Mark Brown waved play on.
At the other end, Will Hughes saw his shot saved by Lonergan after Martin's chip to the back post had been headed clear by former Derby defender Dean Moxey.
Jamie Ward sent a curling shot narrowly wide on the half-hour after exchanging passes with Hughes from the right.
Jordon Ibe, making his first league start for the Rams, then almost picked out Ward in the middle, only for Lonergan to get a vital touch on the ball.
The visitors went ahead when Keogh did well to latch onto a crossfield pass from Bryson and fed Cyrus Christie on the right.
Christie delivered a low centre which was neatly finished first-time by Martin from six yards.

DERBY County Ladies will play their reserve match against Nottingham Forest at Derby College's Mackworth base on Sunday after a break-in at Borrowash Victoria's Anderson Electrical Arena.

It is the second time in six months that the ground has been broken into, with raiders smashing a roof to gain entry. Two40in flat screen televisions were stolen along with the boiler and equipment. 

Vice-chairman Ian Anderson said: "We're gutted, they have basically trashed the place.

"It makes you want to give up."

Borrowash Victoria's East Midlands Counties League game against St Andrews was postponed.

A MOTORCYCLIST had to be taken to hospital following a collision with a car in Derby.

The rider was in collision with the vehicle shortly before 12.30pm on Saturday.

A fire service spokesman said the accident happened in Westhall Road, Mickleover and the road was briefly shut while the emergency services attended.

The rider was conveyed by ambulance to the Royal Derby Hospital for treatment and it is not known how serious the injuries are.

Want to see all the goals from today's Premiership Games?

Well you can by tuning into Match of the Day, which is on BBC1 tonight starting at 10.30pm.

The programme will be followed by the Football League Show at 12.05am which will show the actions from Derby County and Burton Albion's games this afternoon.

JON Froggatt started his spell in temporary charge of Belper Town with a big win at Christchurch Meadow in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

Froggatt, who has told the Nailers' committee that he wants the job on a permanent basis, was handed the reins after Peter Duffield stepped down last week.

And it was a winning start for Froggatt, as his side beat Witton Albion 5-0. Froggatt scored two of the goals, Lee Stevenson also got a brace while Bruno Holden got the fifth on his Belper debut.

Matlock Town were beaten 1-0 by visitors Whitby Town while in the Evo-Stik Division One South, Gresley defeated Rainworth MW 4-2, thanks to goals from Alex Steadman, Kieran O'Connell (2) and Bradley Wells.

Ilkeston and Mickleover Sports are both in the hat for Monday's FA Cup Third Qualifying Round draw. 

Joe Maguire's second-half goal gave Ilkeston a 1-0 win over Solihull Moors while Karl Demidh's goal was cancelled out by a late effort from Bedworth United. The two teams will replay on Tuesday night.

Alfreton Town were beaten 1-0 by Dover Athletic in the Conference. David Mellors got the goal for Nicky Law's side.

Meanwhile, Ady Hawes gave Heanor Town a 1-0 lead against Worksop Town but the Lions had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.

Borrowash Victoria's home game against St Andrews in the East Midlands Counties League was postponed after a break-in at the ground.

It is the second time in six months that Vics' ground has been broken into. Derby County Ladies' reserve game against Nottingham Forest has been moved to Derby College, Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth (2pm).

Aircraft passengers could be allowed to use their mobile phones throughout flights, following new guidance from a European watchdog.

The European Aviation Safety Agency has offered new guidance which allows airlines to change their own rules and allow mobile phones to be used during take off and landing.

Currently airline passengers have to switch devices to flight mode while in the air.

The agency sets the framework for airlines making safety decisions.

It says it will be up to each airline to decide whether or not to allow the use of phones on board and each company will have to go through its own assessment process to ensure that their aircraft systems are not affected in any way by the transmission signals.

Once airlines have completed this safety assessment they will have to install additional equipment in order to provide customers with a signal because mobile phone transmitters cannot be reached from the high cruising altitudes that modern airliners reach.

As a result there could be a delay in implementing the new rules at some airlines.

It also says that airlines may opt for different policies on the use of mobile devices.

CHRIS Martin went from villain to hero as Derby County won 2-0 against Bolton Wanderers.
Martin had an early penalty saved but the striker atoned for his miss with both goals at the Macron Stadium.
The Rams thoroughly deserved their victory and it means Steve McClaren's men are now unbeaten in eight matches, while the pressure mounts on Bolton boss Dougie Freedman.
Skipper Richard Keogh made a goal-saving intervention in the third minute, blocking Joe Mason's attempt to convert Liam Feeney's right-wing cross.
But Derby had started well and were awarded a penalty when Craig Bryson was tripped in the area by Mason.
Martin stepped up but his ninth-minute spot kick was kept out by Andy Lonergan, diving away to his right.
Lee Grant was called into action after a quarter of an hour, getting down to turn Mason's effort around his near post following a ball in from Lee Chung-Yong.
The home side wanted a penalty, for handball, when Zak Whitbread got in the way of Feeney's shot but referee Mark Brown waved play on.
At the other end, Will Hughes saw his shot saved by Lonergan after Martin's chip to the back post had been headed clear by former Derby defender Dean Moxey.
Jamie Ward sent a curling shot narrowly wide on the half-hour after exchanging passes with Hughes from the right.
Jordon Ibe, making his first league start for the Rams, then almost picked out Ward in the middle, only for Lonergan to get a vital touch on the ball.
The visitors went ahead in the 38th minute when Keogh did well to latch onto a crossfield pass from Bryson and fed Cyrus Christie on the right.
Christie delivered a low centre which was neatly finished first-time by Martin from six yards.
Derby were on top and that continued into the second half.
Ibe forced Lonergan into a save at his near post, from a tight angle.
Moments later, Derby won back possession from a Bolton goal kick and the ball was squared to the unmarked Martin, who gleefully lashed a shot into the net from 12 yards.
Three pitch invaders from the home end - amid calls for Freedman's head - broke up the rhythm of the game but it did not matter too much to the Rams.
Ibe's cross-shot from the left might have crept inside the far post but for the fingertips of Lonergan in the 73rd minute.
Bolton had the ball in the net three minutes from time but Joe Mason was adjudged to have handled before firing past Grant.
Derby finished strongly and substitute Johnny Russell might have added a third late on, only to lose his footing after going around Lonergan.
BOLTON WANDERERS: Lonergan, McNaughton, Mills, Dervite, Moxey, Garvan (C Davies, 59), Spearing, M Davies, Chung-Yong (Danns, 65), Feeney, Mason. Other subs: Kenny (gk), Ream, Pratley, Medo, Beckford.
DERBY COUNTY: Grant, Christie, Keogh Whitbread, Forsyth, Eustace, Hughes, Bryson, Ward (Best, 89), Ibe (Russell, 76), Martin. Other subs: Roos (gk), L Naylor, Shotton, Mascarell, Calero.
REFEREE: M Brown (East Yorkshire).
ATTENDANCE: 15,006 (2,193 away fans).

STUART Beavon's outstanding first half goal against Cheltenham Town was enough for Burton Albion to put three straight defeats behind them and climb back to the top of League Two.

The Brewers had a decent first half and got reward with Beavon's goal 10 minutes from the break at the Pirelli Stadium.

Thereafter the Robins had long spells in possession without necessarily creating too many chances.

But the Brewers stayed strong and rode their luck at times to make it five wins out of five home games in League Two this season.

FRANK Lampard scored his fourth goal in a week as Manchester City beat Hull City in the Premier League.

City had taken a two-goal lead after Sergio Aguero's volley and an Edin Dzeko strike from distance.

But City's Eliaquim Mangala headed into his own net, then conceded a penalty, from which Abel Hernandez made it 2-2.

However Dzeko struck again from close range, then substitute Lampard hit his fourth goal in a week to secure the 4-2 win.

Wayne Rooney scored and was sent off as Manchester United beat West Ham United 2-1.

The home side were cruising after Rooney swept in a Rafael cross and Robin van Persie rifled in a low shot.

But Diafra Sakho nodded in for the Hammers before Rooney was sent off for a reckless tackle on Stewart Downing.

Enner Valencia shot wide and Kevin Nolan had an effort ruled out for offside as the home side held on.

Phil Jagielka's spectacular injury-time equaliser earned Everton an unlikely Premier League point in the 223rd Merseyside derby.

It had appeared Steven Gerrard's superb second-half free-kick would give Liverpool victory until Jagielka's scorching, swerving shot into the top corner from 30 yards stunned the home fans.

Diego Costa's outstanding start to his career at Chelsea continued as he grabbed his eighth goal to help the leaders to a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa.

Two goals in the space of three second-half minutes gave Crystal Palace their first home win of the season with victory over Leicester City while QPR's dire Premier League away record continued as they lost to a Southampton team celebrating a fourth successive league victory.

The hosts, enjoying their best start to a top-flight season, were the better side with Dusan Tadic hitting a post.

Ryan Bertrand gave Southampton the lead, drilling low beneath Robert Green, before Charlie Austin levelled with a superb volley on the turn.

But Graziano Pelle's stunning scissors kick clinched the win.

The Italian striker's fifth goal of the season ensured Southampton recorded a sixth successive victory in all competitions, and kept them second in the league, three points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

Elsewhere, Sunderland and Swansea drew 0-0.

NORWICH City returned to the top of the Championship table after hitting back from a goal down at Blackpool to record their fourth consecutive away league victory.

Nathan Delfouneso put the hosts in front, turning in a rebound after John Ruddy saved well from Ishmael Miller.

The Canaries levelled when Donervon Daniels headed Nathan Redmond's corner into his own net before Lewis Grabban's deflected strike put them ahead.

Josh Murphy's strike into the left-hand corner sealed the win.

A goalless draw against visitors Brighton meant that Nottingham Forest fell to second, while Watford moved up to third after a 2-2 draw at Blackburn Rovers.

Ipswich Town continued their good run by beating Rotherham United 2-0.

Fulham came from a goal behind to claim their first Championship victory of the season at Birmingham City.

David Cotterill curled into the top corner from 25 yards to put Blues ahead but Fulham fought back after half-time.

Tim Hoogland netted a scrappy equaliser from inside the box and, after more poor Blues defending, Hugo Rodallega scored the winner from a tight angle.

Fulham have now won two of their three games under caretaker Kit Symons after Felix McGath was sacked last week.

Leeds United started life under new boss Darko Milanic with a disappointing defeat at Brentford.

James Tarkowski hammered a first-half penalty over the crossbar after James Pearce upended Andre Gray in the area.

Jota gave the Bees the lead in the final minute of the first half with a smart finish after neat play.

Home keeper David Button was forced into a fine save from a Pearce header before Alan McCormack won it with a deflected effort.

Cardiff City beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 while Huddersfield beat Millwall by the same scoreline. Charlton held visitors Middlesbrough to a goalless draw.

SEE what chief football writer Steve Nicholson had to say about Derby County's 2-0 win against Bolton Wanderers.
Striker Chris Martin scored twice for the Rams, having seen an early penalty saved by Bolton keeper Andy Lonergan.
Derby's victory at the Macron Stadium took their unbeaten run to eight games and lifted them into the Championship play-off zone.

DERBY County - and Bolton Wanderers fans - have been giving their opinion on the Rams' 2-0 win at the Macron Stadium. Trotters fan Ross Griffiths Tweeted: "Hope Derby go up after watching them today, miles better than us played quality football, Chris Martin is a different class." Nick Birch said: "Another good dcfc away win. Clinical, controlled dominance, fully deserved 3pts & the Collymore song goes down a treat!" And Richard Challands Tweeted: "What a block from captain Keogh early in the game and helped set up the first goal..Man of the match without doubt!" What did you think of the win? Let us know!

Hope Derby go up after watching them today, miles better than us played quality football, Chris Martin is a different class #dcfc#bwfc

— Ross Griffiths (@RossGriffiths3) September 27, 2014

Another good #dcfc away day! Clinical, controlled dominance, fully deserved 3pts & the Collymore song goes down a treat! ����⚽️

— Nick Birch (@BirchyN85) September 27, 2014

And what a block from captain Keogh early in the game and helped set up the first goal..Man of the match without doubt!! #dcfc

— Richard Challands (@Rjchallands1980) September 27, 2014

FOOTBALL is back on the local parks - and we have been asking you to get involved with our Parklife section online and in the Derby Telegraph every Wednesday.

We have had football team photos, ice bucket challenge videos and even a local team sporting moustaches for the Movember UK challenge.

There have been heartwarming stories, too, including youngster Josh Tunnicliffe dedicating a hat-trick to his late grandfather after scoring for Hilton Harriers Thunder last weekend.

But we want more. If you have any pictures of your local football team, stories which you think we may be interested in or you just want a shout-out, then get in touch.

Every month, we will be giving away a meal for four at Cosmo to our #ParklifeStar - the person most deserving of a night out for their effort at a local club, whether it is as a player, manager of volunteer.

Here is our latest offering, a picture of Littleover Villa Panthers Under-12s in their new kit, which has been purchased for them, along with training equipment, by Graham Penny Estate Agents.

Manager Dave Goodman said: "Graham has taken a keen interest in the team and how we are getting on. He was very keen to support a local grass roots football team."