Derby County player confronts angry fans after club’s loss: ‘I’m doing my best’

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·23 October 2023

This is the moment Derby County player Conor Hourihane confronts angry fans after the club’s 1-0 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

The defeat on Saturday ( 21 October) saw the club slip to 11th in the League One table, with some unsavoury scenes at the final whistle.

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After the match, Hourihane, who scored an own goal, was in dispute with angry fans.

He is seen walking over to fans and heard saying: “I’m trying my best, we’re trying our best.”

He then shrugs his shoulders walks away.

In a post-match interview, Derby County goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith admitted the players were frustrated by their performance.