Davies hails newcomer Miller

Derby manager Billy Davies admitted he was surprised to get a player of Kenny Miller’s quality on transfer deadline day after the Scotland international lifted Derby off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League.

Miller’s stunning long-range drive – on his Rams debut – banished memories of Derby’s 6-0 thrashing by Liverpool last time out as they beat Newcastle 1-0 at Pride Park for their first victory of the season.