NottsRam77

That was the option I was looking for 

Need to add another category, Bit of both ?

I hope so buddy I really do ?

Well that could be because we want to sign him and he's better than Sibley.

Tommy Docherty's two seasons was also a depressing time.
Just two years earlier Derby had been Division 1 Champions, Charity Shield winners, beating Real Madrid, FA Cup semi-finalists, with a team of players who were all top of their game.
Docherty sold them all, brought in poo, and when he left us in 1979, it was a total mess. Within 4 years the club was, literally bankrupt, and getting relegated to the third division.
Derby County FC throughout their history have been through everything - you name it, and the Rams have done it, and sent the postcard. However, like the proverbial 'Phoenix', they will rise again, and probably do all the same mistakes again, just with a different set of players, managers, coaches, owners and directors.
That's the fun of following your club, and, I suppose, I wouldn't have it any other way, apart from at least 10 years of being in the Premier League, a FA Cup win and a couple of years following them in Europe.
That's not too much to ask for, is it?

Ditto 
living in notts I’ll never get away from it 
literally anywhere else in the world I could detach a little from it if I needed to 
but no … I’m stuck with it lol

We looked a largely carbon copy of last seasons side 
Decent tidy Possession in comfortable Areas of the pitch where the opposition allowed us to have or didn’t press so intensely.
tried to do the right things higher up but ultimately had no one with the ability to make a difference in tight areas or where it mattered 
then concede two very avoidable goals albeit one was a cracking header but the build up to it was typically clsssic soft Derby 
with little over two weeks away and zero clarity on anything off the pitch I am v concerned with how this season is shaping up 
Am hoping .. praying things get sorted imminently 
 

We looked a largely carbon copy of last seasons side 
Decent tidy Possession in comfortable Areas of the pitch where the opposition allowed us to have or didn’t press so intensely.
tried to do the right things higher up but ultimately had no one with the ability to make a difference in tight areas or where it mattered 
then concede two very avoidable goals albeit one was a cracking header but the build up to it was typically clsssic soft Derby 
with little over two weeks away and zero clarity on anything off the pitch I am v concerned with how this season is shaping up 
Am hoping .. praying things get sorted imminently 
 

We wernt much cop for the entirety of last season bar bieliks all too brief return … u could even run in back to large chunks of the season before tbh 
we’ve lacked tempo and intensity from before Rooney 

OK, a real mixed bag. The result obviously wasn't good but a good exercise against a team who pressed high, were competitive & keen to game manage - very similar to sides we'll be playing this season. Lets also not forget Salford are highly likely to be finishing top 3 in League Two this coming season (one of the biggest budgets in bottom 2 divisions) so not a massive difference quality wise.
First half we were unfortunate to go in behind. Totally dominated before the goal & even with their tails up after their goal (and pressing higher), we were still able to play through them. Bird was particularly good first half - they struggled to press us effectively because he controlled the tempo & was unafraid to pass through the lines. Carroll & Morrison also had moments of breaking through Salford's midfield but as an overall unit, the intensity wasn't good enough - too many touches, too pedestrian & not enough movement from those further forward. That said, still had a few chances - Aluko should have scored, Morrison unfortunate with header, Carroll should have got his effort on target & there were other instances of decent delivery but not enough bodies in the box.
Poor goal to concede start of the second half (first goal just a fluke - Morrison really unfortunate to concede a penalty) - poor pass from Shinnie & whilst Elliott is good in the air, to rise so easily between McDonald & Wisdom was not good enough - even if you factor in they'd only been on 6/7 mins. Thereafter, we still created chances - Baldock did well with one effort but an atrocious decision to try & pass to Morrison for the near open goal
Positives - felt Jagielka & Stearman looked very solid & rarely troubled, Sibley looked really bright when he came on, good to see Bird playing with such confidence, Forsyth put in some great delivery from left side second half (as did Byrne first half)
As a takeaway, I like how we're trying to play but we need to work on the intensity of our attacking play & one touch stuff - we're not going to open disciplined teams up otherwise. Some of that will be pre-season rustiness & a lot of new faces - we can improve & we will improve.

We looked a largely carbon copy of last seasons side 
Decent tidy Possession in comfortable Areas of the pitch where the opposition allowed us to have or didn’t press so intensely.
tried to do the right things higher up but ultimately had no one with the ability to make a difference in tight areas or where it mattered 
then concede two very avoidable goals albeit one was a cracking header but the build up to it was typically clsssic soft Derby 
with little over two weeks away and zero clarity on anything off the pitch I am v concerned with how this season is shaping up 
Am hoping .. praying things get sorted imminently 
 

We looked a largely carbon copy of last seasons side 
Decent tidy Possession in comfortable Areas of the pitch where the opposition allowed us to have or didn’t press so intensely.
tried to do the right things higher up but ultimately had no one with the ability to make a difference in tight areas or where it mattered 
then concede two very avoidable goals albeit one was a cracking header but the build up to it was typically clsssic soft Derby 
with little over two weeks away and zero clarity on anything off the pitch I am v concerned with how this season is shaping up 
Am hoping .. praying things get sorted imminently 
 

Pre-Season is about fitness and as a team and as an individual putting in consistent and improving performances leading up to the start of the season. Losing games doesn’t matter now but losing in a way which is bitter to swallow is worrying.
Man U I could accept, we played well for 65 mins and there quality won them the game. However, today seems like another huff and puff Derby County performance. I’d sign anyone who can last 90 mins and add some spark to this side.
id sell Bird right now if we need room for others and a bit of cash in the bank.
Rooney has to learn and quickly. 1 win in 15 didn’t keep us up, Rotherham being so crap did. He needs to show in the first 6 games that he is capable of taking this side forward long term.
All comes down to off the pitch though. I know some still adore Mel but I for one am sick of him. Mistake after mistake, issue after issue and look where we are. As a club and as a fan base we’re so stretched thin. It’s been a hard 18 months but being a Derby fan during that time has aged me badly. Hopefully some players come in, the takeover is sorted and we can all sing as one in a packed out PP for the opener v Hfield. 

Wayne said we are trying a new style. Is it a tweak on walking football?

Fwiw, it’s on YouTube …
 
 

Sibley isn’t that type of player mate. .
Bird is more give and go and creative tackling midfielder.  Sibley is run at opponents and goal scorer type player. 

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

Agree 
Whatever mels intentions and I do genuinely believe they were always for the best for the club he too loves like us this is turning into a rooster up of epic proportions 
I hope health wise he’s ok on all fronts I’m sure this isn’t how he envisaged any of this turning out 

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

Whenever you think we've hit rock bottom we manage to sink further. I really wish I wasn't addicted to Derby County and could just let it go but I can't

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

“Release” a few accademy players who just so happen to rock up at Tamworth .. get themselves a season of game time and to see if they earn their stripes for a certain parent… I mean random championship clubt o resign them when the dust settles ?? No too far fetched ?

Are we a feeder team for Tamworth now?