Rams remain optimistic
29 Oct 2007 - 08:58:39
Derby County boss Billy Davies claims he remains undaunted despite seeing his side lose for the seventh time in 11 league games on Sunday.
The Rams were soundly beaten 2-0 by Everton at Pride Park to leave them rooted to the foot of the Premier League table.
However, despite admitting his side deserved to lose, Davies remains optimistic of keeping the Rams in the top-flight.
"We know what to expect, this is the Premier League. We are going to face quality players and Everton are no different," he told the club's official website.
"But I can never knock my players for the effort they put in or the determination they show - I have no problems with their desire or attitude.
"I told the players in the dressing room that we have to dust ourselves off, get on the training ground and work hard looking towards next Saturday at Aston Villa."
Meanwhile, Davies has played down fears over Kenny Miller's fitness after the Scotland striker limped off with ten minutes remaining.
He added: "Kenny came off with a hamstring problem and we will look at it tomorrow but he should be fine."