Paul Jewell's refusal to panic is commendable, but many of the other teams in the Championship are “new look” sides and certainly did not have the problems his side have – such as missing open goals, and failing to pass proficiently.
Rightly booed off the pitch, Derby have a lot to answer for after being relegated in such a manner last year – and if they do not improve? To quote Jewell, “We had seven players making their début and it showed. It is not a crisis losing after one game” - and this writer expects Jewell to be saying something very similar in ten games time.
Final Score: Derby County 0 – 1 Doncaster Rovers.
Ipswich Town VS Preston North End
The tractor boys opened the scoring in the 2nd minute with ex-Charlton Athletic striker Kevin Lisbie (most memorable for his hat trick against Liverpool some years ago). They were ultimately to lose to a fantastic performance from the North Enders, who hit back with a lightning bolt from captain Paul Mckenna in the 21st minute, and a tap in from Simon Whaley in the 34th minute.
The two teams were very professional last year, both playing at times magnificent football, and other times, dire football. Ipswich's high scoring matches last year instantly come to this writer's minds – more fluidity required this time around, but both teams have decent squads, and the Ipswich town fans should not feel too disappointed – yes, it is a defeat, but is an educational defeat. Some sloppy play fifteen minutes from the first goal lost them the match, but they played well from then on.
As for Preston – a great start to the year. May it continue.
Final Score: Ipswich Town 1 – 2 Preston North End.
Plymouth VS Wolverhampton Wanderers
Late equalisers are in full force this week, as Plymouth met the boys from Wolverhampton – an early 7th minute goal from Rory Fallon of Plymouth opened the proceedings.
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