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Derby County striker Johnny Russell has declared that Conor Sammon is a "hero".
The striker came off the bench to grab the decisive goal in Derby's 3-2 win against Watford.
Russell missed the match because of a fractured fibula.
Massive win away that is!!! Buzzing for the boys!🙌
— Johnny Russell (@johnnyrussell27) October 19, 2013
Russell is expected to be out for up to six weeks.What makes that win even better for the boys is sammo scoring the winner absolute hero of a guy!
— Johnny Russell (@johnnyrussell27) October 19, 2013
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