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Curtis Davies admitted Derby County were given a tough test by Bristol City in last's night's pre-season game in Florida. Bristol City had been the better side first half and led through Famara Diedhiou's seventh-minute goal before the game was abandoned at half time due to extreme weather conditions. Davies is building his fitness again after missing most of last season through injuries. He played 45 minutes against local side Sarasota Metropolis on Wednesday and another 45 last night alongside Richard Keogh at the heart of a back four. "It was good to be out there playing, and obviously against better opposition ," Davies told RamsTV. "You can tell they (Bristol City) have had an extra week on us and played a couple of games already against decent opposition. "It was a tough run-out because they were good, they were very good, very organised. They have got a lot of the same players from last year, same manager, so they know their system where as we are just trying to bed into … [Read more...] about Derby given tough test by Bristol City admits Curtis Davies

Curtis Davies said he had never experienced anything like what happened in Derby County's friendly against Bristol City. The pre-season game played at the IMG Academy in Florida was abandoned at half time due to extreme weather conditions. A thunder and lightning storm halted play after 15 minutes with Bristol City winning 1-0 through Famara Diedhiou's seventh-minute goal. There was a delay of 40 minutes before the game was able to resume, but an increasingly strong wind and torrential downpour in the closing stages of the half saw the game called off. The teams will try again today. Two 30-minute games will be staged, kick off 2.30pm BST. "It's obviously bizarre when you come to a place like this, you know there are going to be weather warnings at times but for it to happen 15 minutes into a game and to be dragged off the pitch is obviously a big surprise," Davies told RamsTV . "And then the fact we were all wondering what was going on. We were sort of hanging around thinking it … [Read more...] about Curtis Davies has his say on the Rams’ bizarre game in Florida

Derby County captain Curtis Davies says he’s hoping to learn from new Rams boss Phillip Cocu. The former PSV Eindhoven and Fenerbahce boss has replaced Frank Lampard as Derby manager, signing a four-year contract at Pride Park Stadium. He has been joined by Chris van der Weerden and Twan Scheepers, who will both work as his assistants. Davies spent the majority of the 2018/19 campaign on the sidelines after picking up an Achilles’ injury in November which ended his season. The 34-year-old will now be looking to impress new manager Cocu during the 10-day training camp in Florida, in a bid to be a key figure in the upcoming season. “We have to adapt to the new manager and the new manager has to see what we have got in order to get the best out of us, but it is exciting,” Davies told RamsTV . “I’m looking forward to football in general having been injured last year but it’s a fresh start for everyone. A new season is coming up and it’s … [Read more...] about Curtis Davies looking to learn from new Derby boss Phillip Cocu

Derby County defender Curtis Davies is delighted to see his former club Luton Town back in the Championship. The Hatters will be playing alongside the Rams in the second tier of English football next season following their League One title triumph. Davies started his career at Luton, making his debut for the club at 18 years of age in a 2-2 draw with Stockport County in January 2004. He went on to make 56 appearances in a two-year stint at Kenilworth Road, before leaving to sign for West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2005. Luton are currently in the process of building a new 23,000-seater stadium, which is due to open in 2020. Davies says he still “loves” Luton, adding that he hopes the club can establish themselves as a Championship club as they enter a new home. “I’m delighted to see them back, I’ve got such a strong feeling for that club,” Davies told RamsTV. “What the club did for me, the way the fans still receive me now even though … [Read more...] about Derby skipper Curtis Davies on Luton’s Championship return

Derby County skipper Curtis Davies has provided a positive update on his recovery from injury. The defender was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a ruptured Achilles in the 2-1 defeat to Stoke City in November. Davies had successful surgery in December and was expected to miss the rest of the season. It was not the first time he has suffered the injury, having done the same more than 10 years ago while playing for Aston Villa. Read More Derby County fans' forum The 33-year-old has now posted an update on Twitter saying that he has started running on grass for the first time since his injury, accompanied by a GIF to express his delight. “My face earlier today (Wednesday) when after four months out, I was able to go outside on the grass running! “Still a lot of hard work to come, but a massive mental milestone to step out of the gym and begin to see light at the end of the tunnel!” A fan on Twitter then asked Davies if he would be fit for the Rams’ … [Read more...] about Derby captain Curtis Davies confirms key injury milestone