John Eustace angry and frustrated with Derby County form and says ‘it’s my responsibility’

Derby County manager John Eustace expressed anger and frustration over his team's form following a home defeat against Stoke City. The result left Derby without a home league win this season and placed them in the Championship's bottom three after 11 games. Eustace accepted personal responsibility for the recent poor results, which followed a heavy 4-1 loss against QPR earlier in the week.

While pointing to late transfer recruitment and a significant injury list as contributing difficulties, Eustace insisted there were no excuses for their struggles. He also claimed Stoke's winning goal by Luke Graham should have been disallowed for a foul on Ryan Hedges, though he praised his squad's improved effort.