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‘Brilliant pro’ Conor Hourihane hits 93rd-minute winner

January 19th, 2024 10:30 AM

By Kieran McCarthy

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Conor Hourihane is captain of the Derby County team that has won promotion to the Championship.

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CONOR Hourihane was hailed as a ‘brilliant professional’ after he struck an injury-time winner to fire Derby County up to third in League One on Monday night.

The Bandon man, who captains the Rams, scored a dramatic 93rd-minute goal, his effort from outside the box arrowing to the net to snatch a 3-2 win against Burton Albion at Pride Park.

‘For the captain to get the winner, I'm really happy,’ Derby boss Paul Warne said.

‘He's a brilliant professional that tries to do everything right to get himself in the best shape he can be in. He's always been available since I've been here and he's a great leader. For him to score, it seemed fitting.’

Next up for Hourihane and Derby is an away trip to Lincoln on Saturday; the high-flying Rams are now just one point off top spot, held by Portsmouth.

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