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John Eustace calls start of season toughest of career at Derby County

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:11 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

John Eustace calls start of season toughest of career at Derby County
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Derby County manager John Eustace characterized the first three months of the season as the most challenging of his management career. The club sits in the relegation zone with only one win in 13 Championship matches. Eustace cited a failed summer takeover and injuries to key players as significant factors in their struggles. The team's recent defeat to Millwall marked their sixth loss in a nine-match winless streak. Derby is set to face Norwich City on Tuesday night.

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  • •Derby County has just one win in 13 matches this season.
  • •Eustace faces pressure amid recruitment and injury challenges.
  • •The team lost to Millwall, extending their winless run to nine matches.
  • •Derby will play against Norwich City on Tuesday night.
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  • 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Slow start 'toughest' time of Eustace managerial career
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Derby County boss John Eustace says the season's opening three months have been the "toughest" of his managerial career.

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