JANUARY 16 1978

Violent scenes erupted for the second time in a season as Derby County played host to local rivals Nottingham Forest. Thirty-three arrests were made and five police officers were injured as hooligans left a trail of damage in Shaftsbury Street after the match. But inside the ground there was only praise for fans, who were applauded by chairman George Hardy for their tremendous backing during the game. "I know that it was a special match because Brian Clough and Peter Taylor were coming back with a team at the top of the League," he said. "But the backing given to the team was first-class and there was a real atmosphere in the Baseball Ground."