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    Curtains got a reaction from Premier ram in Shaun Barker says last night was   
    I think you can interpret what you like but Warne got it right last night 
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    Curtains got a reaction from MackworthRamIsGod in Shaun Barker says last night was   
    Not sure if he said 3 at the back bit but certainly said more like a Warne team.
    Bird was fantastic 
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    Curtains got a reaction from Premier ram in 3 wins   
    So will I. 
    To be honest all this anti Warne stuff is ridiculous.  
    David Clowes will decide Warnes future. 
    I hope he gives him time. 
    Shrewsbury wasn’t great though but not as bad as some reckon
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    Curtains got a reaction from Motley in 3 wins   
    So will I. 
    To be honest all this anti Warne stuff is ridiculous.  
    David Clowes will decide Warnes future. 
    I hope he gives him time. 
    Shrewsbury wasn’t great though but not as bad as some reckon
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    Curtains got a reaction from Derby4Me in 3 wins   
    David Clowes watches the games so he has to decide if it’s acceptable or not. 
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    Curtains got a reaction from jimtastic56 in 3 wins   
    David Clowes watches the games so he has to decide if it’s acceptable or not. 
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    Curtains got a reaction from hintonsboots in 3 wins   
    The thing is we missed chances and their goalkeeper was good.  
    The overall performances wasn’t great though .
    I’m hoping we step up tonight 
     
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    Curtains got a reaction from David Graham Brown in 3 wins   
    It’s got to improve I agree .
     
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    Curtains got a reaction from Leicester Ram in Absent friends?   
    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    Curtains got a reaction from Miggins in Absent friends?   
    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    Curtains got a reaction from DavesaRam in Absent friends?   
    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    Curtains reacted to i-Ram in Absent friends?   
    Would be a great shame if Brailsford ceased posting. Hope he is ok. All the best Dave 🐑🍻
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    Curtains got a reaction from Tyler Durden in Absent friends?   
    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    Curtains got a reaction from Premier ram in Absent friends?   
    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    B4 is  fine he’s going to Shrewsbury. Just seen him 
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    Curtains reacted to StarterForTen in How good is our squad?   
    Not sure there is a list but I do play golf (occasionally, and very badly) with a League One chief executive and last time out he told me he knew of at least three clubs who are spending very heavily this season and Derby (and his club) are not one of them. He said that Oxford's budget is eye-watering.
    He told me that his club tried to sign a player in the summer but were blown out of the water on wages by Oxford.
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    Curtains reacted to Gee SCREAMER !! in How good is our squad?   
    There is certainly one player at Oxford we were signing till they came in last minute and we weren't in a position to match the wage offer at that point.  I understand we were also keen on one player they signed previous to this, but wouldn't match the wage they offered as it was deemed too high with other options we had in the squad. 
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    Curtains reacted to Foreveram in How good is our squad?   
    This ties in with Warne saying early on that Oxford would be one of the favourites, I would imagine there is talk throughout football about who is doing what.
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    Curtains got a reaction from Rammy03 in England - Euro 2024 qualifiers   
    Good win.  FT England 3-1 Italy 
    Top of group assured 
     
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    Curtains reacted to AndyinLiverpool in England - Euro 2024 qualifiers   
    I'm so relieved that Phillips has gone off
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    Curtains got a reaction from Comrade 86 in England - Euro 2024 qualifiers   
    Get in.  Rashford 
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    Curtains reacted to YorkshireRam in How good is our squad?   
    This comment has popped up twice now, and it really needs the caveat of *wage budget.
    We didn't spend a penny on transfer fees this summer when Charlton, for example, spent just under £1m on Alfie May. This is off the back of 3 years of this being a forced transfer policy as well. The last player we paid a fee for was Jozwiak!
    Now WHY we haven't spent transfer fees is a question i'd love to know the answer to, but I highly doubt the sole answer is 'Paul Warne', which means there's more nuance to this than you'd like to suggest here. 
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    Curtains reacted to CongletonRam in How good is our squad?   
    Agree with all you have said in bold.
    But, I will say again, there are extenuating circumstances which I factor in which I think are important. I have already been through these in this thread.
    Regarding the first part, those 'very few' certainly gave the most to say on this forum recently. It appears that those 'very few' think this squad should be contending for the 2 top spots and for the umpteenth time of trying to explain my comments, I am of the opinion that looking at the squad, that isn't necessarily realistic. Possible, but certainly not a given as some want to suggest by wanting the removal of the manager for the failure to be further up the league table and not looking like having a team that is capable of challenging.
    I'm happy with things at the club in general, although I am the first to admit that the playing style is turgid and one of the worst I have seen at the club for some time, but I go back to those extenuating circumtances.
    I just want to get behind the manager, get behind the players, and see where this season takes us. If we challenge at the top, hats off to the management!! If we are in the play-offs, great, that'll do me. If we narrowly miss out however, not the end of the world. Let's see where we are at the end of the season in terms of looking more like a team to go next season with a few more additions.
     
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    Curtains reacted to MadAmster in How good is our squad?   
    When players are rumoured to be coming, looking at their past is relevant. When they arrive, it's more what they do for us.
     
    Joe Wildsmith: Used as a bit part player for Wednesday (74 games in 9 seasons). Played very well for us, so far. 
    Kane Wilson: Has played the majority of his career in League Two on loan at very small clubs. 23 years old. Started low level, came to us and has had injury problems but has looked good in his few appearances.
    Craig Forsyth: Has started to show signs particularly in recent games that age is catching up with him. Agree
    Conor Hourihane: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below (but did play in the Prem for a time at Villa) Not worth a start at the moment IMO
    Sonny Bradley: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Not the best of starts for us but has looked better in his recent sub appearances. Won't be replacing Nelson of Cashin just yet.
    Eiran Cashin: A good prospect and will go on to play at a higher level, but both times I have listened to opposition radio commentary of our games, and in both games they claimed they were targeting Cashin for his lack of pace. Brighton were reportedly interested but the fact that he remains at Derby likely tells a tale. Not the fastest over 5 yards but does get there. Apparently, once BHA finally agreed to Derby's terms  which included a loan back for the rest of this season, there wasn't enough time to get the deal registered with the FA before the deadline.
    Tom Barkhuizen: Released by Preston as he clearly wasn't considered good enough for them. Not the world's best but he has looked good when fit.
    Max Bird: A good player at this level and has shown he can be a decent player in the Championship. A class player who will move in the summer if we don't get promoted
    James Collins: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Immense work rate. Very good in his defensive duties. Not a hold up target man, that's not his skill set. He needs to spend more time in and around the box rather than dropping deep or going out wide as often as he does. Also needs to get on the end of crosses.
    Martyn Waghorn: 14 goals in his last 3 seasons. Any goal is a bonus. 6 goals already this season
    Mendez-Liang: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below (but did play in the Prem for a season at Cardiff). Has looked off the pace a lot this season. Not in my starting XI but could be a very good impact sub
    Korey Smith: A player who has yo-yo ed  between Division One and the Championship. Didn't like him at DM last season but he did well at right back. Has looked better this season at DM
    Scott Loach: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. 3rd choice keeper and is as good as you'd get for that role at this level.
    Conor Washington: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Scored goals at this level but hasn't set the place alight yet
    Liam Thompson: Not sure PW trusts Liam, as he struggles for playing time. Yet, prior to his injury, PW was singing his praises...
    Louie Sibley: Needs to produce more and learn to be a little less rash in the tackle (or even learn to tackle if he is going to be played deeper) He can tackle, proved that during his long stints at left back and left wing back last season. Something, no idea what, appears to get him seeing red and taking a player out, unnecessarily. That's the problem that needs solving. As well as LB and LWB, he played left wing right wing and DM last season. He's a #10 who never gets played there. He's never had a run of games in a single position. This, IMO, is why he hasn't developed as much as one would hope. I think PW will put Waggy or Max at #10 ahead of Louie. Taking that into account, I hope he gets a run on the wing instead of NML
    Tyreece John Jules: 9 goals in 56 in the main at League One level. Hardly prolific for a player who is dubbed a striker. This is his 4th season meaning he's been getting an average of 18 appearances a season. A fair few of those won't have been starts. A class striker would still have got a higher return. This maybe his level, we'll find out when he's had some more playing time. In his 2 appearances for us so far he has shown flashes of skill and he is very fast. Possibly a good impact sub?
    Callum Elder: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Injury has meant we can't judge how he'll do with us at this level.
    Tyrese Fornah: Played the majority of his short career at League One level or below. Unnecessary yellow cards in his first 2 games but looked good. There followed 3 good performances and then 2 lesser ones. For me he looks like a good signing, hopefully that will prove true.
    Joe Ward: Played the majority of his short career at League One level or below. Injuries mean we can't judge him yet.
    Josh Vickers: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Brought in as #2 keeper. Looked good enough against the 'pies for us to be reasonably confident when he comes on.
    Jake Rooney: Played all of his short career at League One level or below. Pre his ACL, looked good enough to keep the shirt.
    Curtin Nelson: Played the majority of his career at League One level or below. Looking solid alongside Cash.
     
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