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Inside John Eustace’s press conference as Derby boss discusses his position and club hierarchy

Derby County take on Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park on Friday in a game that looks crucial to the future of John Eustace…

By Daniel Orme · Derby Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:39 PM

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John Eustace addressed speculation regarding his Derby County future ahead of the clash with Bolton Wanderers.
Eustace denied involvement in talks over his job and said he was not told Bolton is a must-win match.
The Derby boss maintained that club owner David Clowes has full faith in him despite poor form.

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Derby County manager John Eustace addressed speculation surrounding his managerial future ahead of Friday's Championship fixture against Bolton Wanderers. Eustace stated he was unaware of any board-level talks regarding his job, denied being told the upcoming match was a must-win, and reiterated that he maintains a strong and supportive relationship with club owner David Clowes.

Eustace acknowledged the club's poor run of one win in 14 matches, pointing to injuries, including to Sammie Szmodics, and unreplaced goal contributions as key issues. Despite recruitment questions and mounting pressure, Eustace insisted he retains full support from both the dressing room and the ownership.

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Inside John Eustace’s press conference as Derby boss discusses his position and club hierarchy

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