Eustace has guided Derby to 18 wins and 13 draws from 48 games, turning a relegation‑battling side into promotion contenders. The 5‑0 rout of Bristol City, Derby’s biggest away win, saw the normally poker‑face coach smile for the first time in a year.
He credits pragmatic football for the club’s 21‑match scoring streak but says he wants more: “I just want to win, with style and passion.” The win also reminded fans of his 2014 survival moment after a 0‑0 draw with Stoke City.