Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws was left weighing up the pros and cons of an FA Cup third-round replay after Sunday's 2-2 draw at Derby.After 23 minutes, the Owls led 2-0 against the rock-bottom Rams who had played as badly - if not worse - than at any stage in what has been a wretched season.

But then Derby did something they have not managed this term and that was to come from behind to snatch a result.

It means the two sides will meet again at Hillsborough on Tuesday, January 15, with Laws unsure as to whether the extra game is good or bad.

"Both teams have got a bite of the cherry again, but it's probably another game we don't want," Laws said.

"We've already been through a hectic Christmas period, and we want a bit of a rest from games, but now we'll both be it at again.

"But then we want to do really well in this competition because financially the rewards are greater for us as we haven't any money.

"It might help us to strengthen the team, so from that point of view it is a welcome second game."

Even though the Coca-Cola Championship strugglers have home advantage next week, Laws insists Derby will be favourites due to their Premier League status.

But he also knows his side should have finished the tie yesterday at Pride Park, adding: "We knew Derby were lacking in confidence.

"We knew they had not won many games, and they had not come back from going a goal down all season.

"When we had two, we thought our luck was in but, credit to them, they got themselves back in it and made it difficult.

"It's an opportunity missed. Away from home against a Premier League side, we found ourselves 2-0 up and we looked in a very comfortable position.

"So of both managers, if you're 2-0 up, who is going to be the most disappointed? I'm afraid I am."

Goalkeeper Lewis Price gifted 18-year-old centre-back Mark Beevers the first goal of his fledgling career in the eighth minute by spilling his shot over the line.

Then centre-back Darren Moore's error allowed former Rams striker Marcus Tudgay to poach the second midway through the half.

However, goals from Kenny Miller and Giles Barnes ensured boss Paul Jewell will return to his former club for the replay.

Appreciably, Jewell was delighted with that as he said: "A month ago, we would have lost that game heavily, but we showed good character to come back.

"We made the usual basic errors, but I am taking the positives out of the game.

"The situation we're in at the moment, we have to take any crumb of comfort we can, and a 2-2 draw with a team near the bottom of the Championship, on reflection, is not a great thing.

"But we were 2-0 down and staring down a barrel, so I'm pleased we're still in the hat, and pleased we've come back from a goal down, which we've not done since I've been here."

New Argentinian striker Emanuel Villa was paraded on the pitch prior to the game following the completion of his £2million move from Mexican side UAG Tecos.

Danny Mills - on loan until the end of the season from Manchester City - made his debut, with those two new recruits set to be joined by a third tomorrow in Laurent Robert, who has impressed on trial.

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