Derby head coach Paul Warne rued the loss of match-winner Nathaniel Mendez-Laing during the 1-0 win at Charlton.Mendez-Laing has 19 goal involvements this season and hit the back of the net for the eighth time to move the Rams up to second in League One.But he was forced off shortly after his 31st-minute strike due to a foot injury.“It was disappointing to lose Nat, it’s a big blow f...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing inspired Derby to a late 2-1 League One victory at home to Bristol Rovers.The attacker whipped in a cross which Jack Hunt turned into his own net and then scored a dramatic late winner after former Derby striker Chris Martin had equalised.Rovers came into the game unbeaten in six matches in all competitions and denied the hosts any clear chances in a scrappy opening 30 min...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne hailed Nathaniel Mendez-Laing after he helped his side to a 2-0 win over League One’s bottom side Forest Green to keep the Rams play-off bid on track.Mendez-Laing provided the cross for James Collins’ effort that cannoned off Brandon Cooper’s hand in the first minute leading to the penalty that set County off and running.Goals from Collins from the spot an...Full Story »

David McGoldrick and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing both struck inside three minutes to complete a stunning late comeback win for Derby at Port Vale that extended the Rams’ unbeaten Sky Bet League One run to 14 matches.The hosts were poised for victory after Funso Ojo marked his first start since September by converting on the rebound following Joe Wildsmith’s save from Dan Butterworth&rsquo...Full Story »

Derby won the battle of the relegated clubs as they beat visitors Barnsley 2-1.The Reds started very nervously, with a mix-up between Conor McCarthy and goalkeeper Brad Collins in the six-yard box seeing Louis Sibley denied from close range by the stopper.The same two players will be disappointed with the opener on eight minutes as Collins totally missed a corner by former Barnsley captain Conor...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could face a late fitness test before the home game against Accrington.Mendez-Laing was withdrawn in the closing stages of Sunday’s home defeat to Rotherham as a precaution and will be monitored.Accrington’s visit may come too soon for striker Lee Gregory (toe) and although Dominic Iorfa (hip) and Lewis Gibson (muscle) are both back i...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing will be assessed ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s clash with Accrington after he was taken off as a precaution against Rotherham.Boss Darren Moore is still without a long list of players, including striker Lee Gregory who has missed the Owls’ last five games with a foot injury.Defensive duo Lewis Gibson and Dominic Iorfa have resumed full training but will not re...Full Story »

Second-half goals from George Byers and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing gave Sheffield Wednesday a 2-0 win at home to struggling Morecambe.The Owls, without manager Darren Moore due to a positive Covid-19 test, moved four points off the League One play-off spots.Wednesday were the first to threaten when Josh Windass found himself in space on the right-hand side of the area and saw his shot beaten away by...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut against Wycombe in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The winger joined the club on Monday after training with the Owls for a number of weeks but was left out of the squad for Tuesday’s victory over MK Dons.This weekend is set to come too soon for Marvin Johnson, who is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury,...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday have added winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing to their ranks ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with MK Dons.Mendez-Laing, who had been without a club since leaving Middlesbrough at the end of last season, had been training with the Owls for a number of weeks before they announced his signing on Monday.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for the 2...Full Story »