#thisisalibrary

Derby County chief operating officer John Vicars has described Portman Road as a ?library? on Twitter, adding that he was ?amused? that his side beat the Blues 1-0 on Saturday.

Chris Martin scored the only goal of an edgy game, the Beccles-born, former Norwich City striker pouncing in the 57th minute after Tommy Smith failed to deal with a wind-assisted punt over the top.

Neither side team played particularly well in the televised match between two Championship promotion rivals, the Rams leapfrogging Town into second spot as a result of their victory.

Vicars ? whose Twitter handle is @johnrvicars ? wrote afterwards: ?Proved today this team can play another way and actually quite amusing that we beat them at their own game #routeone.?

He added: ?From me and Sam (Rush, chief executive) thanks very much to the travelling 873 for making the trip and making some noise in the library, memorable and important win.?

There was a crowd of 20,861 for the match ? sizeable considering it was post Christmas holidays, full-price tickets and the game was on television. Wednesday night?s FA Cup replay with Southampton at Portman Road is already a 30,000+ sell-out.

Posted By: BSE Canary, Jan 12, 10:19:09