DIEDHIOU THE PARTY-POOPER

Robins sub swoops to ruin Roo’s big day...

- Carl Davies

LIAM Rosenior insisted there was plenty for Derby's new coaching team to build on after a narrow defeat at one of his former clubs.

While Wayne Rooney led the team on the field as skipper and player-coach, Rosenior was a visible presence directing operations from the dug-out and also took responsibility for the post-match press conference.

He had to reflect on a 78thminute winning goal by City substitute Famara Diedhiou, who was allowed too much time and space inside the box to shoot past David Marshall, but otherwise saw plenty of hope in the Rams’ display.

Rosenior said: “The players gave us everything and we are proud of them. Apart from the goal, I don’t think they created a worthwhile chance.

“We may not have had too many clear openings ourselves, but we got the ball into dangerous areas on countless occasions and had two good penalty shouts.

“Those are things we cannot control. Rather than feeling that luck turns against you when you are bottom of the table, we want the players to take responsibility for the things they can affect.