I SPY AN OLD RIVALRY

JOHN EUSTACE says the ‘Spygate’ affair between Derby and Leeds is buried firmly in the past as they prepare to renew their rivalry in the FA Cup at lunchtime tomorrow.

- BY LEIGH CURTIS

The two clubs face each other in what is set to be another fiery atmosphere at Pride Park for the third-round clash.

Leeds hit the headlines in 2019 when then-boss Marcelo Bielsa sent a member of staff to spy on Derby's training session, only to be caught in the act.

Bielsa (right) then admitted he had masterminded the operation to watch Derby train, but felt he had done nothing wrong.

Leeds apologised but it generated a spiky rivalry between the two clubs and certainly has not been forgotten by the fans.

But speaking ahead of the game, Derby head coach Eustace said: “Everyone can see what happened and it was before I was in charge.