Ghost of Clough

He's already played 11 games for the U23s and made his 'senior debut' vs Chorley.
As Archie has left, expect him to mostly play LB

LB, LW, CM, AM

Not everyone is as clever as you mate! Not everyone has the same ability to know what to have for breakfast, etc. Anyway I'll leave it cos obviously you chose what you believe and science doesn't come into it.
 

Oh poo 

Reading should be receiving a big P&S penalty this season.
That essentially means we just need to get a point more than two out of the likes of: Blackpool, Peterborough, Hull, Huddersfield, Coventry, Luton and Bristol.
I fancy our chances of staying up, even with our band of misfits and children.

corrected for you:
I think Lawrence is ankles
McDonald, Byrne, Lawrence, Morrison and LThompson all appear to have 'strappings'
Jagielka & Stearman treatments are for old age.

https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2021/07/u23-highlights-matlock-town-2-1-Derby-county

https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2021/07/u23-highlights-matlock-town-2-1-Derby-county

@Ken Tram, it's as Carnero says up until we clear the HMRC bill.
Then restrictions loosen, allowing us to definitely sign some players.
We won't be able to pay a fee for players (loan or permanent) until we also submit the accounts and P&S calculations for all relevant seasons.

We were  talking about the list if we excluded the Chorley game.

19 iirc

From left to right: Baldock, Kazim, Hutchinson, Liam Thompson
Hutchinson is the one I thought was Plange from the brief clip yesterday

Just JBrown, Cashin, Wilson and Duncan left to spot

2 first year scholars, 1 second year scholar, and 6 first year pros starting. Plus 2 trialists
3 first year scholars, 3 second year scholars, and 4 first year pros on the bench. Plus 1 trialist.
 
JBrown, Cashin, Williams, CDixon, LThompson, Hutchinson, Wilson, and Duncan not part of the squad. [All 2nd year pros or older]

From left to right: Baldock, Kazim, Hutchinson, Liam Thompson
Hutchinson is the one I thought was Plange from the brief clip yesterday

He's still got 1 year left on his contract

From left to right: Baldock, Kazim, Hutchinson, Liam Thompson
Hutchinson is the one I thought was Plange from the brief clip yesterday

Professional Standing = is any Player who has made one first team appearance (including as a sub) for any Club in any first team competition (EFL Trophy appearances do not count).
Duncan does not count
I'll be surprised if Clarke does as it's before the 1st round proper
Robinson likely doesn't count as it isn't a professional league.

We were  talking about the list if we excluded the Chorley game.

Just listened, not sure how any of that could be seen as directions from the top.
Just sounds like Cocu’s reasoning which is perfectly understandable.

Hutchinson + JBrown = 19
If we include Wisdom and Davies = 21

2 first year scholars, 1 second year scholar, and 6 first year pros starting. Plus 2 trialists
3 first year scholars, 3 second year scholars, and 4 first year pros on the bench. Plus 1 trialist.
 
JBrown, Cashin, Williams, CDixon, LThompson, Hutchinson, Wilson, and Duncan not part of the squad. [All 2nd year pros or older]

Embargo limit of £600k pa

Its an interesting one but I do think players like Davies, Shinnie & CKR dont need an armband to be leaders.
This could be a really good thing for Lawrence. I felt when he returned from injury he looked to take on the responsibility of being our main attacking threat & stepped up to the plate at a crucial time of the season. Maybe he is a players who thrives off responsibility. He doesnt need to be someone who screams & shouts but he can lead by example on the pitch & he certainly has the quality to do it. 
People say alot about his attitude on the pitch but I think thats just how he comes across, he doesnt get enough credit for his workrate and the defensive side to his game. He also clearly has the respect of the other lads.