Leeds United hope to maintain their excellent form at the iPro Stadium this weekend.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ian Holloway has backed Leeds United to hold Derby County to a 0-0 draw in Steve McClaren’s second coronation as Rams manager.
The 55-year-old was named as Nigel Pearson’s successor on Wednesday, in spite of the fact he was sacked by Derby just 17 months ago.
But his first game back comes against one of the Championship’s in-form sides as Leeds travel to the iPro Stadium hunting a fifth league win in six outings.
Garry Monk’s side ride the crest of a wave into Saturday’s clash after beating Barnsley 2-1 last time out for their fourth victory in five Championship games.
Nevertheless, McClaren had Derby playing very well at one stage of his previous stint at the club, and got them to a playoff final where they were denied by QPR at the death.
And although Holloway believes an away win is a real possibility, the former Blackpool boss told Sky Sports that he cannot see past a “bore draw” this weekend.
“Who knows where Derby will be at this weekend? What kind of affect will Steve McClaren’s return have on that squad?
“McClaren had them playing really well at one point and they looked capable of tearing up the division. But then they imploded. Nobody really knows why he left or what happened.
“Leeds have picked up and could nick a victory here, but I can see a bore draw.”
Leeds United manager Garry Monk
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