StarterForTen

15 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said:

 

I think the fact that he took us to the brink of ruin which led to the 3 Amigos taking over us, probably led to his legacy being slightly tainted.

 

I feel that is somewhat disingenuous.  Lionel had the rug pulled from underneath him by the club’s bankers who got twitchy about the £15m mortgage they held on Pride Park Stadium.  I worked for LVP at that time and while he was a little susceptible to whispers in his ear at the Yew Tree, he did try to do the right things.

And you have to remember he wasn’t as wealthy as Clowes is. Even in an era for era comparison he would not be able to run DCFC these days.  Very successful with his media businesses - and well off no doubt - his pockets weren’t that deep.

i do think he is well deserving of permanent tribute. 

11 minutes ago, MadAmster said:

Pre contracts signed, possibly contracts signed too. It only requires registering at the EFL on July 1st. Transfer fee agreed. Wages agreed. Bonuses agreed. signed sealed and delivered.

Unfortunately this topic seems to be getting drawn into pedantics of what actually constitutes a deal when it all started out as the point being made that we don't have to wait until July 1st to talk to players and clubs, to agree transfer/loan fees and wages and bonuses. We, and every other club, can... as the Johannson transfer to Stoke proves. 

Contracts can be SIGNED at any time. Players can only be REGISTERED during prescribed transfer windows (unless they are free agents and the date of registration is not after the transfer deadline of the applicable season). It is the contracts that are binding.

Once again, it is going to be a summer of transition in the first team squad as - how things stand - we only have 17 players contracted from July 1st.

Inevitably there is going to be a lot of transfer activity over the next three months and, in a way of tracking that progression, I thought it would be good to see how our 'current best XI' evolves between now and the end of the transfer window.

So, as things stand, I'm picking a 3-1-4-2 formation (a la Bolton last season), and have assumed all players will be fit!:

• GK: Vickers
• DF: Nyambe - Nelson - Cashin
• DM: Rooney
• MD: NML - Fornah - Thompson - CBT
• ST: Washington - Barkhuizen

Subs: Elder, Bradley, Robinson, Forsyth, Wilson, Ward (plus the first three fans who turn up at the stadium on matchday!)

10 hours ago, Rich3478 said:

Actually think being objective a move is way sibley needs

Totally agree. Many believe there is a footballer in him but after 173 first team appearances under numerous different managers, I don’t think it will be as a Derby County player.

He showed his most consistent form last season but I’m convinced he’s only been offered a new contract to protect development fee rights. 

Linked to the Brighton job by the Sun this morning. That's quite a leap!

Just watching the L1 play off final and I reckon Ian Evatt is going to give Steve Evans a run for his money in the largest trousers award.

Well, I say run… more a sweaty walk!

6 hours ago, The_Sheriff said:

Unpopular opinion but I wouldn't mind seeing him go.  I think he's a good league one keeper but not sure about championship.    

Very good shot stopper but useless past his own 6 yard box and distribution questionable 

I agree with you. He’s very good in many aspects but his penalty area management isn’t quite good enough. 

40 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said:

I dont see Iverson as a number 1. He was rather average when at Preston a couple of years back

Though he was voted their Player of the Year

57 minutes ago, MadAmster said:

Rotherham can match the wages we'd pay? 

Which is precisely £0 if no contract has been offered. 

Iverson to Derby

Johansson to Stoke

Wildsmith to Rotherham 

makes sense. 

51 minutes ago, jimtastic56 said:

Wildsmith not even offered a contract is surprising , but there must be a cracking goalie lined up .

Makes sense if a new first choice has been earmarked. Vickers is perfectly good enough back up, and he’s under contract. I would pick Wildsmith over Vickers but don’t think either are quite good enough to take us forward. 

This is a classic case of Chinese whispers. It’s not an attitude problem with Korey Smith at all, it’s down to a HAT HE CHEWED. Have you noticed the gaffer has been without his favourite bobble recently…

#ITK

Hard to believe there were two Championship teams better than Leeds this season…. Or that there were 18 worse than Norwich!!

I would not be surprised to see us raiding Peterborough United now that they’ve failed in the playoffs. They are full of players made for Warne’s football philosophy. 

Keiffer Moore perhaps? Can’t see him playing much in the Premier League, either with Bournemouth or if he stays on longer with Ipswich. 

1 hour ago, Srg said:

Blackburn are quoting people £15m for Szmodics so not sure where you’ve read £4m. It’s nonsense like, he’s 29, they ain’t getting £15m. 

And really he's had one good season.

Just from the other angle... If Birmingham go down (as I think they will) I could see them coming in with a tempting offer for the 'King of League One'. They will be in our shoes and want as swift a return to the Championship as possible - something that Warne virtually guarantees with his track record!

3 hours ago, Ellafella said:

As we kick-off I shall be travelling from Nuwara Eliya to Elle in Sri Lanka so Now TV day pass on my iPhone for me. 

And a caddy of excellent tea in back pack too I hope. 

7 hours ago, Day said:

It’s time to change my username. There is only one David round here and it ain’t me.

David

Break that into 2, Day vid

Keep it short, Day

Why not Dave? I hate it.

Hope that explains that.

All clear as night and Day. 

5 hours ago, Top Lino said:

Got a feeling that our nerves on Saturday will be settled when news comes through that Peterborough have taken the lead against Bolton. We will then go on to claim a comfortable victory in our game.

Depends if Peterborough put six past Cheltenham tonight!

2 hours ago, AndyB said:

I doubt the starting 11 will change unless there’s any injuries. The interesting calls might be on the bench if a few more are available.

I think Bird will start this one. Smith might be at right back if Wilson is injured.

If we’re coasting with 10 minutes to go the subs will be a farewell parade. Hourihane, Fozzy, Waggy and Barkhuizen may all be waving their goodbyes in cameos. 

Both Peterborough and Bolton will not take any risks with players carrying any kind of knocks next weekend but - assuming Posh win in midweek - they’ll go all out attack with teams they put out. It’s an absolute free hit for them as they are each assured of a top four finish and therefore a home second leg in the playoffs. 

Bloody quick flight to New York today. Who needs concord when you’ve got VPNairways?!

I think I read something from Warne saying how popular TJJ is in the dressing room so, at the very least, this will be a big boost for morale. For him and those in the team.

7 minutes ago, kevinhectoring said:

No way. But if they did align like this we would for sure be next season’s winners of the Championship East Midlands wooden spoon

Probably, given relative resources. But the opportunity to bloody a nose or two in the process is a delicious prospect.