Bradley Johnson issues verdict on old side Derby ahead of Blackburn clash

Blackburn Rovers take on Derby County this evening in the Sky Bet Championship and midfielder Bradley Johnson has warned his current side that his former team is going to make it difficult for them.

The Championship threw up more surprises over the weekend with Blackburn, unfortunately for them, on the end of one as Bristol City snatched a late victory at Ewood Park.

Indeed, that meant that Rovers’ stumbling of late continued and with them trying to seal a play-off place in the second tier this season, they need to get back on form as soon as possible.

Up next, then, they take on a Derby County side that is fighting for their own aims, namely avoiding relegation, and Johnson has warned his current team-mates that his former side is going to make it really tough from the first to the last whistle this evening.

Quoted by Rovers’ Twitter account, Johnson said: