Eustace remains Derby manager despite poor run of form

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

Derby County head coach John Eustace says he is 'not surprised' to remain in charge despite the club's dismal results.

Derby County head coach John Eustace has said he is 'not surprised' to remain in charge of the club despite their recent poor form. The East Midlands side are second from bottom in the Championship with just one win from their opening 14 games and winless in 10. They conceded four goals in three of their past five matches, including a 4-0 home defeat by Norwich City on Tuesday, during which some supporters booed and taunted Eustace.

Talks were held at the club on Wednesday regarding Eustace's position. When the BBC Radio Derby report was put to him, he replied: 'I didn't realise there were any conversations about it.' Eustace said nothing has been communicated to him by the club's hierarchy about his future and denied any indication that Friday's match against Bolton Wanderers is a must-win.

Eustace, 46, has been Derby's head coach for 21 months. He guided the club to a relegation escape when he arrived and oversaw a play-off near miss last season before the recent downturn in form.

How it is being reported

• Inside John Eustace's press conference as Derby boss discusses his position and club hierarchyDerby County take on Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park on Friday in a game that looks crucial to the future of John EustaceDerbyshire Live · 5 Nov, 16:39
• Eustace 'not surprised' to still be in charge of DerbyUnder-pressure Derby County head coach John Eustace says he is "not surprised" to still be in charge of the Rams after their dismal run of results.BBC Derbyshire · 5 Nov, 16:36

In this story: John Eustace · Derby County · Bolton Wanderers · Norwich City · Pride Park

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