Derby have five league matches before the end of the month (Getty)

Derby County manager Paul Jewell says he is optimistic about his future at the club despite the fact they have not won a league game for almost a year.

The Rams last tasted victory in the league with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle at home on 17 September 2007.

Jewell told BBC Radio Derby: "I'm not comfortable with losing.

"I know I've been saying that for a long time but I've got great belief in my own ability and my players that we'll get it right."

Jewell added: "We're four games into a new league season, we've got a brand new team, more or less, and yet people keep mentioning last year.

"It's not going to go away until we win a game.

"If it is the end of me as Derby County manager then I'll be desperately disappointed but I'm not looking at it that way."

Derby face Sheffield United at home on Saturday.