Savage back for Rams

31 December 2010 08:30
Derby will be boosted by the return of captain Robbie Savage for the trip to bottom-of-the-table Preston. The experienced midfielder was suspended as the Rams suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat to rivals Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. Manager Nigel Clough was very critical of his side`s performance at the City Ground and Savage should come straight back into the starting XI. Dean Moxey will be absent at Deepdale after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Forest. He will serve a one-match ban. With fellow left-back Gareth Roberts still a doubt due to a calf injury, Clough may have to shuffle his defensive line-up as he looks to halt a five-game losing streak.

Source: PA