Pictures by the Derby Evening Telegraph.

Stephen Bywater claims a high ball. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Stephen Bywater claims a high ball

Steve Howard opens the scoring. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Steve Howard opens the scoring...

The number nine raises his arm in the air in celebration. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
...wheels off for the traditional arm-in-the-air celebration...

Steve Howard takes the plaudits from his team-mates. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
...before taking the plaudits from his team-mates

Steve argues his case after picking up his tenth booking of the season. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Steve argues his case after picking up his tenth booking of the season

Steve Thompson cracks a shot towards the Derby goal. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Steve Thompson cracks a shot towards the Derby goal

Giles Barnes put Derby back in front. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Giles Barnes put Derby back in front...

Giles is mobbed by his colleagues after another fine goal. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
...and is mobbed by his colleagues after another fine goal

David Jones helps Steve Howard celebrate the third. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
David Jones helps Steve Howard celebrate the third

Billy Davies calls his players over for a post-match huddle. Picture by the Derby Evening Telegraph
Billy Davies calls his players over for a post-match huddle

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