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COCU FIGHTS TO SAVE JOB AS RIQ STRIKES

By Mark Dixon

BOURNEMOUTH remain unbeaten thanks to a superb late goal from onloan Athletico Madrid youngster Rodrigo Riquelme.
The 20-year-old came off the bench and scored a side-footed volley with almost his first touch, piling the pressure on Phillip Cocu.
The Derby boss did his best to dismiss speculation about his position after the game.
Reports suggest that Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan is in advanced talks to take over at Derby and there has been speculation about the future of Cocu after the club’s poor start.
He said: “I’m totally not focused on that sid...

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