Anag Ram

Wow, this is the nicest post match Guinness I’ve ever had 😊 Would definitely have taken a 1-0 win at kick off. Congratulations to the lads for grinding out a very ugly win!

He’s at Port Vale isn’t he?

Joe Root could well have cost England this test with a moment of madness. India a bowler short and looking clueless then he lets them in. His dismissals this series are indicative of a scrambled mind.

I don’t think we should underestimate the number of times Collins is there to lay the ball off to our midfield. His endeavour often turns defence into attack. He may not be the most potent threat in the box, but let’s not criticise his general play.

Been watching One Day on Netflix. Love story around the relationship between a Northern lass looking for love and commitment and a posh boy who wants to have his cake and eat it. The one day is the 15th July across a number of years. I started half watching it, thinking it was just another romcom but it definitely is a level above that. Episodes are short and there’s a real depth to the writing. Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall (White Lotus) are great in the lead roles. Might be getting soft in my old age, but I’m really looking forward to seeing how it pans out!

He may be one of those who thrive on confidence and arrogance. He’s probably nervous coming into an established and successful team and it hasn’t started well for him. I am surprised at his lack of dynamism, especially since it’s Warne’s watchword. We’ve had plenty of players who have started slowly.

Good effort! I think we’re all bringing Daniel on the journey with us. Take care.

1Wildsmith 6.5 2Wilson 6.5 35Nelson 7 6Cashin 7 23Ward 6 20Elder 7.5 his best game in a rams shirt 8Bird 7.5 32Adams 7 17Sibley 6.5 4Hourihane 5.5 12Smith 5.5 11Méndez-Laing 7 5Bradley 7 9Collins 5 27Blackett-Taylor 5 7Barkhuizen 6.5

Great away performance. Nice to feel relaxed.

Oh really? Sorry, I thought he had been moved on. I remember his energy when at Radio 1. Less keen on his Radio2 stuff but he was really popular.

Gosh what a shock. Such a pity he was ditched by the Beeb. Hope he gets a decent tribute.

Is he really going out with 3-5-2? "Well, there he is, let's ask him" "Warney, is that Sonny’s ring you're wearing?" "Mmm-hmm" "Gee, it must be great riding with him" "Is he picking you up after the game today?" "Mmm-mmm" "By the way, where did you meet him?" I met him at the candy store He turned around and smiled at me You get the picture "Yes, we see" That's when I fell for the three men at the back.

I think that’s our strongest eleven if they’re fit. Could just as easily be 4-4-2. Would Warne be brave enough? 🤞

Tomorrow night’s formation

I just got a bit of sick in my mouth.

Bet our scouts are watching

Didn’t work Saturday. Never will. Even if Ward or Sibley get into wide areas, who can they cross it to? Collins on his own against two defenders or NML who can’t head it? Need to go 4-3-3 and let them worry about us. Two central defenders is enough at this level. Three get in each other’s space.

Can understand your reservations but who from our current midfield options, could you say wouldn’t give the ball away? At least Wilson gives us the potential to do something good, not just run around as per Thompson, Fornah etc. We need to get good ball to NML and Wilson will commit defenders to create space for him. He’s also got the reassurance of Nyambe behind him.

Oh no! Who’s going to move slowly and wave a weak leg at the opposition as they run past?

Yep. Wildsmith Nyambe Nelson Cashin Elder Wilson Adams Bird NML Collins CBT CBT could be one of our other fit forwards.

I think the really irritating thing is that we have the personnel to play exciting football. I’d love to see Wilson, who could make space in a cupboard, play as our right-sided midfielder. He would play so well supporting NML. We should always play Collins and a third forward, either CBT or one of Wash, Wag or Bark (which sounds like a Paul O’Grady show). Bird and Adams would support Wilson and everything should flow nicely. Pick four defenders, not hybrids. Simples!

I get the impression that CBT isn’t the player Warne thought he was signing. The player said how keen he was to be joining Derby but he didn’t look keen when he played and there was some suggestion from Warne that he hadn’t trained well. Similarly I haven’t heard Warne say how excited he is to get CBT in the team. His half time ‘warm-up’ couldn’t have been less lacklustre. I think he thought he would swan into the starting lineup and that Warne is showing him you have to work for it.

Certainly a few of us mourning the passing

Must stay I’m enjoying the pre-match music. Really cranks up the expectation. Wish the first five minutes had the same tempo!