Rams remain confident Saturday's game will go ahead as planned.

Derby County are confident that Saturday’s local derby against Nottingham Forest at Pride Park Stadium will go ahead as planned, based on the current weather forecasts which were available on Thursday afternoon.





Snow is forecast during Friday and as a result, the Rams have put plans in place to ensure Pride Park Stadium is ready, and safe, for the big game against the Reds on Saturday lunchtime (1pm kick-off).

The areas around Pride Park Stadium were gritted by the Rams on Thursday, as well as Derby City Council.







However, with snow expected to fall during daylight on Friday, Rams staff will be out in force throughout the day in order to clear any snow that does fall, as well as re-gritting all areas in-and-around Pride Park Stadium. The clearing-up operation will continue, if required, into Saturday morning.





The club has also been in regular contact with Derby City Council (Street Pride), who have reinforced the message that the walkways and roads approaching Pride Park Stadium will continue to be re-gritted in order to stay in a safe condition.







The Pride Park pitch is in perfect condition, with the under soil heating ensuring that the playing surface is fine and had been covered during the early part of the week by the groundstaff – while work has been taking place throughout the week to ensure the walkways and seating areas inside the stadium are safe.





Derby County President & Chief Executive Sam Rush said: “We’re gearing up for the game going ahead as normal, and our staff have worked hard in the last 24 hours to ensure plans are in place for the game to go ahead as planned.





“Based on the information we are getting at the moment, we’ll be able to deal with the snowfall expected and the game will go ahead as planned.





“It’s our biggest game of the season and we’re determined for it to take place, and we’re all extremely excited about the prospect of a sell-out crowd heading to Pride Park Stadium.”





The club is also advising supporters to ensure they give plenty of time when planning their journey to Pride Park Stadium for Saturday’s game.





dcfc.co.uk will update supporters should any further communications be required.