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Ball Retrieval Team aka Ball Boys
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to rammieib's topic in Derby County Forum
To be honest I'm more concerned with retention of the ball by the players than retrieval of the ball by the kids. -
Derby County v Shrewsbury: Player Ratings
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Ellafella's topic in Derby County Forum
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Derby v Shrewsbury Town - Match Day Thread
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Heisenberg's topic in Derby County Forum
Looking at the game today I've basically come to the conclusion that despite my happy clapping we really aren't very good. The division is poor and in it we are better than most. The football however is boring and littered with poor control and poor passing. It's as much to do with the players as it is the manager. Oh well, we are where we are. -
Charlton Athletic v Derby - Match Day Thread
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Heisenberg's topic in Derby County Forum
To improve as a team we need to keep cooler under pressure and stop just clearing up field. It only gives away possession and the next wave starts. That's my view of how to stop the 20min onslaught. -
Reading v Derby match day thread.
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Boycie's topic in Derby County Forum
I think it's interesting that although in interview after the Lincoln game players were saying words to the effect that they had a frank exchange of views nothing really changed apart from they were worse at Reading. Also am I the only one that gets aggravated hearing players in pre-match interviews saying " we know what we've got in the dressing room" meaning they think they're good. Don't say it, show it...... -
Reading V Derby: Player Ratings
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Ellafella's topic in Derby County Forum
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So did we lose 2-4 as per the result on the DCFC website or did we win as per these highlights?
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Reading v Derby match day thread.
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Boycie's topic in Derby County Forum
With such an important opportunity to go top that performance was absolutely dire. Reading were nothing special but our passing was shameful and in general the effort wasn't there. No excuses, we are supposed to be a fit team but looked hopeless. Beyond words tonight. -
Lincoln v Derby match day thread.
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Boycie's topic in Derby County Forum
Left back does worry me. Elder has a lot of improving to do and Sibley isn't the answer for me. Hope Elder can show us why he was brought in, for me he hasn't as yet. -
The Ramaway...
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Derby V Burton match day thread
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Boycie's topic in Derby County Forum
Burton had 2 shots on goal and scored twice. Both were bad mistakes. NML lost possession in a dangerous area and their lad scores when 9 times out of 10 he probably wouldn't and as for the second, what on earth was Elder doing? He had a terrible game and made a complete mess of marking the last man. Having said that the ball out from the back was inch perfect for their sub to run onto. Again doubt that pass would be that good at this level 9 times out of 10. -
Regarding players in there is so much I don't know. As a benchmark are we being run as a self financing business? If we aren't how much is DC prepared to invest beyond what he has already shelled out buying the club. If we are self sustainable then we may have to get used to struggling to land players whilst we have possibly an overpaid squad earning up to our ceiling. Outs may have to equal ins.
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Good grief, a 32 year old ex Rotherham man. Just over 1 goal in 3 at Rotherham which was his best spell but we really are in bargain basement aren't we..... Oh well!
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The Pitch at Pride Park
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to On the Ram Page's topic in Derby County Forum
More than that as them down the road have a remarkably good pitch. Finances I guess! -
Derby V Bradford City: Trophy Ratings
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Ellafella's topic in Derby County Forum
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I thought Warne sounded quite downbeat regarding players in. Got the feeling we are struggling to get deals over the line. The reality of living within our means I guess.
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The Pitch at Pride Park
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to On the Ram Page's topic in Derby County Forum
I mostly agree. It looked very poor. Not sure how much it affected the performance but a very poor pitch. -
Bradford City at home Match Thread
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to sage's topic in Derby County Forum
Agree with this. My comment about getting rid of 6 was too kind. -
Bradford City at home Match Thread
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to sage's topic in Derby County Forum
The team and the pitch looked second rate. Shockingly poor performance. Those given a chance to impress failed badly. The first half midfield were fortunate to be given up to half time. Second half midfield better but only just. Passing was some of the worst I've seen. For me that highlights our problem and it's not the manager as I previously thought. If we coukd afford it I'd get rid of at least 6 of our first team squad. -
Derby County v P’boro: Player Ratings
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Ellafella's topic in Derby County Forum
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Oxford United v Derby County
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to B4’s Sister's topic in Derby County Forum
Hourihane is one of our most important players. Constantly, mainly accurately and quickly, recycling the ball left right & centre. -
Oxford Utd V Derby County: Ratings
The Scarlet Pimpernel replied to Ellafella's topic in Derby County Forum