JASON BROWN: Made a couple of fine saves and wasn't to blame for either Derby goal.
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NYRON NOSWORTHY: Always in the thick of things down the right flank and put in some crucial tackles.
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IAN COX: Another accomplished display from the centre half who has improved beyond recognition under Stan Ternent.
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CHRIS HOPE: His mis-hit clearance led to Derby's opening goal but other than that he had a solid game (substituted for Matt Jarvis on 73 minutes).
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JAY MCEVELEY: Always looks comfortable on the ball and gives Gillingham stability down the left.
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NICKY SOUTHALL: Worked hard down the flank to try and provide the strikers with the ammunition they needed.
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PAUL SMITH: Nearly opened the scoring in the first minute but his influence faded later in the match.
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MIKE FLYNN: Tried to provide Gillingham with a creative spark but couldn't quite unlock the Derby defence>
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JONATHAN DOUGLAS: Gillingham's best player on the day, he never stopped running and was always driving the team on.
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DARREN BYFIELD: Wasted one golden opportunity just before half-time when through on the Derby keeper Lee Camp.
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DARIUS HENDERSON: His hard work and clever runs were undone by his failure in front of goal.
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