Bryson’s blast gives Derby points

Craig Bryson gave Derby their third successive win over 10-man Nottingham Forest after Dexter Blackstock was sent off in an ill-tempered east midlands derby yesterday.

A player had been dismissed in each of the last three meetings between these sides and a fourth always looked likely once the bruising challenges flew in from the off in this npower Championship encounter and the red card proved the turning point.

The 10 men found themselves behind nine minutes later when Bryson swept home to round off a flowing move down the right.