Players, Fans And Media React To Late Russell Strike

See what the players, fans and the media had to say after Derby County’s late 1-0 win against Burton Albion in dcfc.co.uk’s Social Snapshot.

Johnny Russell struck with eight minutes left to play to secure the three points for Gary Rowett’s side, and we took a look through the best reaction on social media…

Players’ Take

George Thorne started his first league game for the Rams since May 2016…

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Curtis Davies took to Instagram to have his say...

Fans Reaction

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‘Oh Johnny Russell run down the wing for me…’

Thank the Lord for Johnny Russell. #dcfcfans

— Franca (@FrancasTweets) December 2, 2017

The fans voted Thorne as their Man of the Match on Twitter…

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The skipper has been superb in recent weeks…

This is what Richard Keogh should've done after the game, once again our best defender had a magnificent game. Mr Reliable, love the man #dcfc#dcfcfanspic.twitter.com/ZAJPtF3EH9

— MR SUPERPIDGE (@superpidge) December 2, 2017

We’ve all been there.

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Three lucky fans met the boss…

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Home. 😍🐑 #dcfc#dcfcfanspic.twitter.com/bPJXcPIY0y

— Dylan Gregory (@DylanG_10) December 2, 2017

Media Perspective

.@Raich89 from @PunjabiRams believes todays win for @dcfcofficial was an ugly win and feels they will be up there by the end of the season. #dcfc

➡️ @EFL highlights from 9pm on @channel5_tv. pic.twitter.com/iaLCAC74SG

— Channel 5 Sport (@Channel5Sport) December 2, 2017

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The Rams have an impressive record when Russell is on the scoresheet…

#Derby league record when Johnny Russell scores:

2️⃣5️⃣games
1️⃣9️⃣wins
5️⃣draws
1️⃣defeat#DCFC#Rams#dcfcfanspic.twitter.com/JtdGlsfLTB

— Goodbrand Stats (@StatsChristian) December 2, 2017

Finally, Faye Baggaley and her family were special guests at Saturday's game, and the nine-year-old found the ideal parking spot at Pride Park Stadium...

Faye found a new parking space for her chair last night. #dcfcfans#dcfc#CerebralPalsy#cerebralpalsyawareness#nolimitspic.twitter.com/D9apyZVuRJ

— Dean Baggaley (@bigbaggers) December 3, 2017

Want to join the debate? Simply post on Twitter and Instagram using #dcfcfans and we’ll pick a selection after each game.