Leacock: Suspended against Plymouth
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Jewell set to search for loans
Derby boss Paul Jewell could be forced to dip into the loan market after losing Martin Albrechtsen and Dean Leacock to injury and suspension.
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The Pride Park club are facing a defensive crisis for the Championship clash at home to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday October 18 as Albrechtsen will be out for a month after a hernia operation, while Leacock is banned.
Jewell told BBC Radio Derby: "It's not ideal but it's what a season in the Championship is all about, dealing with injuries and suspensions."
Welsh defender Lewin Nyatanga and Jamaican Claude Davis are both on international duty this weekend and Jewell is hoping they don't suffer any more injuries.
He added: "All of a sudden we're down to three centre-halves and two of them are on international duty, so it's fingers crossed and hope they all come back in one piece."
Arnasson (Derby County) : "...Wow! I love penalties in the end! Glad he kept his cool! I was worried, that lack of Albrechtsen would set it, but it didn't. As I see it HE handled the ball, but I didn't think he would dare to make the call, but glad ..." view full comment
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stehowielfc1 (Liverpool) : "...big news today contract talks with agger have broken down. ac milan are front runners for his signature 10 million will seal it but liverpool will demand a swap deal involving johan gourcuff who is currently on loan at bordeaux. ..." view full rumour
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yousuck (Derby County fan)
"dean leacock is actually the best performer in a team on form. and he was close to getting player of the year 2 seasons ago when we got promotion. "
smc999 (Derby County fan)
"jazza0707, I find that comment hard to take from a fan of a club that has Zat Knight!"
jazza0707 (Aston Villa fan)
"Dean Leacock is atrocious, i could replace him."
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