Championship

SMITH RAPS REF OVER RED…

by
The LeaguePaper Team
4 February 2018

Rampant Rams run riot after Canos is dismissed

Star Game
By John Brindley

RAM JAM: Tom Huddlestone roars with delight after notching Derby’s opening goal
PICTURE: Action Images

DEAN Smith will be appealing the red card that set promotion-chasing Derby on the road to a comfortable victory.
The Bees boss was convinced Sergi Canos did no more than win a full-blooded tackle in the 22nd minute before a first-ever Rams strike from Tom Huddlestone and a goal from new signing Cameron Jerome turned the tide firmly in the home side’s favour.
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