Ghost of Clough

A question at the fans forum was raised, asking Buxton and Hale if they think the U18/21 players ahold have been given more of an opportunity this season. The response being "they haven't done enough to convince Warne". They also stated Thomspon not being a top performer in the U21s, but stepping up seamlessly under Rooney.
None have played more than Robinson, who has only got 90 minutes vs a Wolves U21 side and hasn't played in any other game. The only player to feature in the League (Brown) has only got 13 minutes, I would be extremely surprised to see someone getting a chance this season.
Take that Wolves U21 game away, then you really see how willing Warne is to using them: Brown (30 mins), Radcliffe (11 mins) Weston (6 mins) and Fapetu (2 mins). It's pathetic.
They could have had a meaningful amount of minutes earlier in the season, even against the likes of Crewe or Bradford in Cup competitions, or when 2 goals up against Carlisle, Leyton Orient, and Bristol Rovers. If they were, we'd now have a better idea of whether they could step in for a couple of games. Even if they weren't ready, using them in more games would have helped keep our older players fresher, and potentially injury free.

Wildsmith
Ward   Nelson   Cashin   Elder
Smith   Adams
Wilson   Sibley   Blackett-Taylor
Waghorn
 
Subs: Evans, DRobinson, Thompson, Hourihane, Weston, Washington, Collins

A question at the fans forum was raised, asking Buxton and Hale if they think the U18/21 players ahold have been given more of an opportunity this season. The response being "they haven't done enough to convince Warne". They also stated Thomspon not being a top performer in the U21s, but stepping up seamlessly under Rooney.
None have played more than Robinson, who has only got 90 minutes vs a Wolves U21 side and hasn't played in any other game. The only player to feature in the League (Brown) has only got 13 minutes, I would be extremely surprised to see someone getting a chance this season.
Take that Wolves U21 game away, then you really see how willing Warne is to using them: Brown (30 mins), Radcliffe (11 mins) Weston (6 mins) and Fapetu (2 mins). It's pathetic.
They could have had a meaningful amount of minutes earlier in the season, even against the likes of Crewe or Bradford in Cup competitions, or when 2 goals up against Carlisle, Leyton Orient, and Bristol Rovers. If they were, we'd now have a better idea of whether they could step in for a couple of games. Even if they weren't ready, using them in more games would have helped keep our older players fresher, and potentially injury free.

Injuries and suspension XI:
Vickers
Nyambe   Rooney   Bradley   Forsyth
Mendez-Laing   Bird   Fornah   Barkhuizen
Collins   Gayle
Subs: John-Jules

Bradley and Hourihane off for Smith and Blackett-Taylor asap

Bradley and Hourihane off for Smith and Blackett-Taylor asap

Waggy misses, but it was a harder chance than it looked

Waggy misses, but it was a harder chance than it looked

The last couple of mins have been better. Starting to cause them a few problems

The last couple of mins have been better. Starting to cause them a few problems

I would say nervy. Need to retain position for a bit and calm it down

Gateshead are in the semi final of the FA trophy against Macclesfield on the 6th of April.
The final is on the 11th of May.
 I would imagine they would like to keep Brown for the final if they get through.

Matt Hale made a point which suggested our USP for academy players is opportunity. They're more likely to get game time with us than at a PL academy. I can't see Warne given them chances until our status in a division is confirmed (automatic promotion this season, or mathematically safe from relegation next season).
To be fair, it was similar under Clough, gave Huighes his debut early in the season (a couple of minutes in additional time), but then only gave him 20 minutes on the penultimate day of the season and first start on the last day. Hendrick was only given 4 sub apps at the end of the 10/11 season, before being a regular the next season. I hope we seal promotion early, so we can give Robinson the full 90 for Carlisle to prove himself. Maybe Brown too, since the National League season finishes before ours does (but only if the don't finish in the Playoffs)

Waghorn and Mendez-Laing starting the game in a 5212. Waghorn off in the 2nd half, with Washington and Blackett-Taylor seeing the game out in a 523. If we're a couple up, we could rest Mendez-Laing and play Sibley further forward.
Starting 11
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Ward   Smith   Hourihane   Sibley
Adams
Waghorn   Mendez-Laing
Finishers
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Wilson   Thompson   Adams   Elder
Sibley   Blackett-Taylor
Washington

Spot on.
Not sure why people want to play wingers either side of Waggy when we are playing with wing backs.
The whole point of wing backs os everyone else plays narrow to allow them space to move into.
 

Waghorn and Mendez-Laing starting the game in a 5212. Waghorn off in the 2nd half, with Washington and Blackett-Taylor seeing the game out in a 523. If we're a couple up, we could rest Mendez-Laing and play Sibley further forward.
Starting 11
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Ward   Smith   Hourihane   Sibley
Adams
Waghorn   Mendez-Laing
Finishers
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Wilson   Thompson   Adams   Elder
Sibley   Blackett-Taylor
Washington

It's a while ago but I was being ironic.  He did a fantastic job on not much.  Sacking him was ridiculous.

🤷‍♂️ It's not too different to what we did vs Bolton?
Adams went to AM when Gayle came off
Both wing backs were subbed.
Waghorn not fit enoguh for a full game, so will need to be subbed for Washington
Thompson came off the bench to play CM
The only real difference is not bringing Blackett-Taylor off the bench. He's played as a more traditional winger in the recent sub apps, despite us starting with our current version of a front 2.

Your link doesn't seem to work for me. I had to go on the site first and then click on the link there.
https://ramstrust.org.uk/wp/derby-county-supporters-charter-group-meeting-20-march-2024/

Good summary of the key points. Although I’ve only watched the video once, I would add the following from my recollection:
Government bill: Widespread support across the Championship except for the clubs with parachute payments (surprise, surprise).
Booing: As you say, he asked us to reserve any booing (if we feel it is necessary) until the game has finished. He also said the fans had every right to boo. I think he included himself as a target for such a reaction.
Connection with away support: I think he said this was partly due to being a more compact group (or words to that effect) at away games. He also said the away support is more boisterous - possibly due to a bit more alcohol being consumed 😀.
Adams: He said he was a Cardiff player and therefore more a case of unlikely than likely.
Squad: I must have missed the vibes as I didn’t pick up on the feeling that promotion this season is the assumption.
Cheering every kick and every header: I seem to recall that he was referring to when things get a bit nervous or we’re under a bit of pressure things get a bit quiet. The players get a boost when we cheer even the simplest things under these circumstances.
 

Surely you can add another nought to those prices if they are prepared to move to Greece?

Waghorn and Mendez-Laing starting the game in a 5212. Waghorn off in the 2nd half, with Washington and Blackett-Taylor seeing the game out in a 523. If we're a couple up, we could rest Mendez-Laing and play Sibley further forward.
Starting 11
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Ward   Smith   Hourihane   Sibley
Adams
Waghorn   Mendez-Laing
Finishers
Wildsmith
Nelson   Forsyth   Cashin
Wilson   Thompson   Adams   Elder
Sibley   Blackett-Taylor
Washington

These are the main comments I picked up from Matt Hale and Jake Buxton. 
Academy chances
Buxton - players haven't done enough in training to convince Warne to play them. However, he aknowledges some players need to be given the chance in the team to show they are good enoguh. He used Thompson as an example, as he wasn't a standout in the academy, but showed he was capable once given game time in the first team.
Hale - pointed out it's difficult when Warne's priority is promotion and the risk of dropping an untested player in potentially resulting in less points on the board. Harsh on those youngsters when we're 3-0 up in games and have unused subs.
Breakthrough players
Understandably, neither wanted
Hale - average age of a Premier League debut is 21. I disagree with his view that a debut at a younger age is a good achievement, espeically with us being a L1 club (and hoopefully Championship club soon)
Buxton - highlighted the young players we have in the U21 squad at the moment, with several 17 year old playing. However, Robinson and Fapetu and 19 and Weston are 20 (all should be looking at first team football either with us or on loan).
Development
Hale - Restructures our U18 and U21 setup at the start of the season, to ensure each individual player has their own session, reviewed regularly. Now in the Central League to play agaisnt older players and expereicne the importance of wins over performances and help transition to men's football. Pointed out that we need to teach them the dark arts (tactical fouls, etc)
Buxton - greater variety of games is important and gives them a different experience (passing football in PL2 and more direct in the Central League)
Hale - work with other sports to look at transferable skills (momentum was highlighted). Also work with other businesses. Applies to staff and players.
Hale - review suitability of loan (game time and suitability). May want to ask more money off the loaning club if they aren't playing as much as we like as they could be in our U21s instead. Ensure staff watch every game of players out on loan and offer support to all players (such as life skills for players who will be away from home for the first time)
On style of play
Buxton - Writing a playing phylosophy for the whole club which hasn't been fully implemented yet. He described it as "free flowing football" with a "high press". U21s are already aligned with the first team.
Hale - Added that they need to teach them when to press, when to drop off, knowing that we'll be more adaptable in the first team. Pointed out ball retention is important and correlated with league position, but also added winning the ball back is just as important.
Other comments
Hale - Derby's training ground is twice the size of Southampton's.
Hale - Vision for the academy is to be PL ready in terms of staff, players, facilities
Buxton - All staff sit with players to discuss if they will or won't be retained. If to be released, they're told early on in the season. Players will be offered trials prior to signing for the U21 squad.
Hale - a lot of scouts viewing all age groups to spot players and have a filtering process. Strong competition with other Cat 1 clubs, with Moor Farm "packed" every game to watch our games. Plans in place for reviewing contract offerings to 16/17 year olds to aid retenation. Opportunity and pathway to the first team is our USP as we can't offer the money PL clubs can.
 
Comments from Stephen Pearce and Paul Warne to follow...

Hale used the phrase “ Premier league ready “ several times, so hopefully that’s the aim not too far into the future.