CONGRATULATIONS to Derby fan S Nightingale for making the worst prediction of the year (Sports Letters, February 6).

Commenting on the following day's Derby v Rovers FA Cup tie he said: "Roll on tomorrow's replay when I shall enjoy ramming a large slice of humble pie down the throats of all those whingeing, excuse-making Rovers fans."

Well, Mr Nightingale can keep his humble pie and hope he enjoys eating it! Maybe he will next predict that Derby will not be relegated.

DAVE SMITH, Avondale Road, Darwen.