Oxford United boss Gary Rowett spoke to written media after his side shared the points with Derby County in a goalless draw at Pride Park.
“It was a difficult game, as we knew it would be. It was quite physical, which Derby tried to make it. It’s a strength they have got.
“It was a game that lacked quality. I thought we got embroiled in a little bit of a fight and little bit of a scrap.
“It was disappointing from our perspective, having only lost to Burnley in 11 games we have shown a level of quality and today we didn’t quite do that. But you also have to be respectful of the division and teams are fighting for their lives aren’t they.
“The fact that the [manager of the month] curse didn’t strike at Derby was also nice.”
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