John Eustace faced Blackburn Rovers in an emotionally charged match at Pride Park following his controversial departure from the club. The game featured pointed fan displays, including toy snakes aimed at Eustace. However, Derby County's performance led to an impressive 2-0 victory, with goals from Craig Forsyth and Ebou Adams. Post-match, Eustace remained focused on Derby's future and expressed goodwill towards his former club's promotion aspirations, despite the loss affecting Blackburn's play-off chances. This match marked a much-needed win for Derby after a long winless streak.
Eustace expressed respect for Blackburn and stated, 'The fans were really good to me when I was there.' He emphasized his focus was solely on Derby County.
After the match, Eustace said, 'I certainly wasn't insulted' in reference to the toy snakes displayed by some Blackburn fans.
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