Ghost of Clough

Ironically, since our slump at the end of last season, our ppg record has steadily improved based on 6 and 12 game rolling averages (results in all competitions included). Whilst I had the same initial reaction as many others to the "knee-jerk" comments, I think those comments are fair. The general trend gives me a bit of confidence that results may improve, even if performances don't.

Attendance is always given as people in the ground

He's someone I've dismissed without really looking into it. But, here's Whoscored's strengths and weaknesses for this season

The football against Exeter was on the whole pretty good. There was passing and moving and a fluidity that was entertaining. The problem is we dont get any consistancy. Is it the players cant do it against the better teams in league 1 or is it the players are getting different messages each game. For goodness sake, if we are good enough give us some consistant entertaining football. As you said Warne, its not rocket science!!

Ironically, since our slump at the end of last season, our ppg record has steadily improved based on 6 and 12 game rolling averages (results in all competitions included). Whilst I had the same initial reaction as many others to the "knee-jerk" comments, I think those comments are fair. The general trend gives me a bit of confidence that results may improve, even if performances don't.

Ironically, since our slump at the end of last season, our ppg record has steadily improved based on 6 and 12 game rolling averages (results in all competitions included). Whilst I had the same initial reaction as many others to the "knee-jerk" comments, I think those comments are fair. The general trend gives me a bit of confidence that results may improve, even if performances don't.

What's the trend as time has gone on? Specifically, Feb onwards?

You mean like when Davies wasn't awarded a freekick when thrown to the ground by Ikpeazu in 21/22 because "he's strong enough to handle himself"

I'm hiding in here from 2 kids.
Very long story short, we are the great aunt and uncle of 2 young boys, Noah (3), Logan (2).
We was approached about becoming guardians for them as their parents are separated and neither in a situation to offer them a stable home.
Was no way we could see them go into care so here they are. Currently with us under a section 20 agreement although we expect it to go through to a SGO order in time where they will stay with us until they are 18.
Last few weeks been a whirlwind, through work and these I've missed the last two games, so I'm in here hiding from those pair that are giving me full calorie burning sessions. 😂

It changed back a few years ago. Can't remember where or when exactly.

I wondered who's turn it was! 😂

Attendance is always given as people in the ground

John-Jules' loan ends Jan 1st. Whilst he got injured 1 month ago and it was initially announced that he would be out for 1 month, Warne revealed in the last pre-match presser that he "hopes [John-Jules] will be available in the coming weeks". That doesn't leave much time for him to build up fitness and break into the side before his loan ends.

I mistakenly thought G Star was talking about Warne's signings coming back from injury. Warne didn't use Thompson until we had a few injuries, and that was before we signed Fornah. I still can't see him getting much game time under Warne.

Attendance is always given as people in the ground

It's a simple answer really - everything I've seen and heard from him as head coach of Derby County.
 

Cashin is suspended and it appears Waghorn may still be out according yo others on here

I assume 5 league games, rather than counting Crewe and Wolves U21 towards the total. In the next 5 games, we play sides who are currently 5th 13th, 16th, 20th and 24th in the table. We shouldn't be settling for anything less than 9 points from those.

A thread was created just a few days before Warne was appointed, asking a simple question: If not Rosenior, then who would you hire? There were very few people with genuine alternatives to Rosenior. Not a single person suggested Warne.
 
Even on the day of Warne's appointment, there were 85 people with enough foresight to know Warne wouldn't be good enough

 
Some good points were also made in this thread, just 1 month into this job.
 
 

I mistakenly thought G Star was talking about Warne's signings coming back from injury. Warne didn't use Thompson until we had a few injuries, and that was before we signed Fornah. I still can't see him getting much game time under Warne.

I assume 5 league games, rather than counting Crewe and Wolves U21 towards the total. In the next 5 games, we play sides who are currently 5th 13th, 16th, 20th and 24th in the table. We shouldn't be settling for anything less than 9 points from those.

5 or 6? 
Vickers - missed only 2 games this season, but is still 2nd choice GK
Nyambe - played every game since he joined
Nelson - played every minute in the league this season
Bradley - been fit enough for every matchday squad this season, but is still behind Cashin in the pecking order.
Wilson - been in the last 10 matchday squads, with 4 starts in the last 6 games.
Fornah - been in every matchday squad since joining
Washington - fit enough for every matchday squad this season, but missed out at Notts County due to playing for N.Ireland.
Waghorn - Stevenage was the first league game he's missed since he joined
Which leaves:
Ward - been fit enough for the bench for the last few games, but Warne opted not to include him until the weekend.
Elder - even when fit for the first 8 games of the season, he was 2nd choice on the left
John-Jules - we'll probably be lucky to see him again before his loan ends
Embleton - already back with Sunderland and won't be seen in Derby shirt again.
To sum up, we're actually only waiting for Ward to get fit to improve our first 11.

Personally I think on paper we've got reasonable sections of the squad that are capable of playing well in the league above and then the rest are mostly good at this level. 
Is it the best squad in the league? Don't know on that front. Nor do I think anything aside top 2 is a a failure. I do however think with the ability at hand it should be pushing for top 2 rather than dreaming of trying to get that last play off spot. And I'm partly convinced of that purely because we are getting points on the board still despite poor management.
I also think with where the quality areas are in the squad (i.e. midfield)  we should be firmly in control of most games and would be with proper coaching. 
Weirdly I think we had a top 2 squad probably when Warne took over. I'm not saying it should have performed at that level because it takes time to click.
But last season should have been focused on building momentum, squad familiarity and developing academy players into solid squad players and more. All so we could mount a serious challenge this year. 
It's what I find frustrating, it feels we've thrown a year down the drain only to be in a worse place. 

I actually think for this level our squad is more than good enough.
At least half the starting 11 could still play in the Championship in my opinion.
It’s amazing what a lack of style/purpose and poor confidence can do to a team. 

I assume 5 league games, rather than counting Crewe and Wolves U21 towards the total. In the next 5 games, we play sides who are currently 5th 13th, 16th, 20th and 24th in the table. We shouldn't be settling for anything less than 9 points from those.