With Town leaking goals and not exactly banging them in in style the other end at the moment, Royle has been discussing a few ideas with his coaching staff and looks set to put them into action for the tie against George Burley's men.
"There is always a fine line between wanting to do well in the cups and concentrating on the League. Winning promotion from the First Division has to remain our number one priority, though." Royle told the Official Club Website
Royle Confirms Cup Changes
"We have had a busy schedule over Christmas and I may take the opportunity against Derby to rest one or two players and bring in some new faces.
"We have a big enough squad for this division but we are not a Chelsea or a Manchester United so there will not be wholesale changes for the game, though."
"We have a big enough squad for this division but we are not a Chelsea or a Manchester United so there will not be wholesale changes for the game, though."