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Oakley to see specialist

06 Nov 2006 - 12:08:56

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Derby County midfielder Matty Oakley will see a specialist this week in an attempt to get to the bottom of his troublesome leg injury.

The 29-year-old former Southampton star was forced to take some pain-killers before the weekend win against West Brom after suffering from a bout of sciatica.

The club captain went on to lead by example by scoring the Rams' equaliser as Billy Davies' side came from behind to claim all three points against Albion.

"I was loaded up on pain-killers before the game and I kept thinking 'when they wear off I'll be feeling it'," he said.

"But we've got a clear week now which is nice. We'll have another look and speak to the specialist and see what's going on.

"He's assured me that I'll not be doing any further damage, but it's whether I can play with it. If I keep scoring like that I'll be alright!"