Clinton Morrison denies Derby away win at Coventry

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After the defeat at Blackpool last week, Derby were determined to get back on track with the previous success of their Championship campaign by travelling to local rivals Coventry for a mid-week battle.

Rob Hulse gave Derby the lead in the 41st minute by heading in his fourth goal of the season.

All was looking good for Derby throughout the second half even though a fine volley from Miles Addison was saved by Coventry keeper Keiren Westwood – it should have been in the bag.

But in the dying minutes, Coventry were awarded a controversial throw-in by the linesman which allowed Coventry’s 69th minute substitute Clinton Morrison to hit in his first goal of the season, levelling the scores and giving Coventry a last gasp point.

It was cruel but these sort of games happen and they tend to always happen mid-week. Let’s just look forward to the return leg against Norwich at home on Tuesday and hope for another win.