David Nugent has scored twice in the Championship this season so he was always an unlikely hero as Derby County lost to Blackburn Rovers.
After a five-game unbeaten run which appeared to catapult Derby County back into play-off contention, their hopes of a top six finish are now hanging by a thread after a disastrous defeat at Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday night.
A glorious Joe Rothwell chip and Bradley Dack’s 16th of the season sealed the most unwelcome of defeats for a Rams side who are now eighth in the table, three points adrift of the play-offs with just a handful of games remaining.
Understandably, Derby fans once again vented their anger on social media with many questioning manager Frank Lampard for his team selection and tactics – and not for the first time in recent weeks.
The Chelsea legend suddenly finds himself under pressure from some sections of the support and his decision to bring on David Nugent for Mason Mount with 20 minutes to go really didn’t go down well with the away fans.
The 33-year-old was included in the squad ahead of Jack Marriott and failed to add to a dismal tally of two goals in 32 games across 2018/19.
In the eyes of some fans, Nugent is finished. Can we say the same about Derby’s promotion hopes?
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