Rooney on 'soft spot' for Derby and Randell update

Wayne Rooney on the training pitch for Plymouth ArgyleGetty Images

Plymouth Argyle make the trip to Derby County in the Championship on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here's a recap on the main lines from Argyle boss Wayne Rooney's pre-match news conference:

  • 1-0 victory over Portsmouth was an "important win" despite not being their best performance.

  • He feels that Saturday's game against Derby will be a similar game with similar challenges to their midweek match against Pompey.

  • He thinks Derby have had "a good start" and has a "soft spot" for the club where he ended his playing career in the 2020-21 season before moving on to manage the Rams until 2022.

  • Argyle are yet to taste victory on the road this season and Rooney says "it's very difficult in this league to win away from home".

  • "50-50" as to whether Adam Randell will be fit enough to feature at the weekend.

  • Lewis Gibson and Conor Hazard hopefully back for Watford game on 22 November following international break.