Derby County head coach John Eustace kept his composure as his team fought back from 1-0 down to defeat Bolton Wanderers 3-1 at Pride Park. After a goalless first half, Ryan Nyambe levelled the scores early in the second half, before Jack Robinson restored the lead with a header. Rhian Brewster sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.
The victory marked the first win in 10 Championship games for Derby, who had endured a winless run stretching back over a month. Eustace praised the senior players, specifically Jack Robinson and Shane Duffy, for their leadership during the half-time talk. He emphasized that the team remained calm and changed their shape at the break to exploit Bolton on the transitions.
The win lifted Derby off the bottom of the table and provided a much-needed boost ahead of a long season. Eustace likened the feeling of the victory to the club's relegation escape last season, stating he relied on the mantra 'keep calm and carry on'. He insisted he was in control of the group and focused on moving the team in the right direction despite the pressure.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing