Quote Originally Posted by 198bore View Post
Jones played the derby down but those games under him against Martinez and Rogers were some of the best. McCormacks penalty, Bellamy's thunderbolt, Chopras winner are all great memories. Those squads stayed pretty consistent back then too so the players had a proper rivalry. It's a lot more transient now.
They more often than not play like their lives depend on it, maybe it’s not such a big deal for our lot…..annoyingly