SouthDerbysRam

I’m a bit surprised that Smith wasn’t retained, given his form and partnership with Adams towards the end of the season. However, he might have been playing up to earn a new contract, either here or elsewhere. We can’t afford to hand Smith a contract and have him rest on his laurels, reverting to his pre-Christmas form. Warne probably considered the larger sample of Smiths’ work rather than just the last couple of games. Despite his deficiencies, Smith is a good professional and deserves applause if we meet him and his new club in the cup.

Whatever it takes to get back to the Prem, winning a cup competition, playing in europe/europa league before i die (29). Even if it meant blatent cheating and corruption, the dirtiest team in world football / becoming the modern iteration of the 70s Leeds teams, playing hoofball. Whatever it takes. Rooney should have walked after that 20 game winless streak, the year he replaced Cocu. Regardless of how the next season panned out, he deserves zero accolades for it - Rosenior did all the hard work. Key to the city? Don't make me laugh.

If i'm Warne, I would be telling Adams to prove he wants to be here next season by putting in a transfer request and to push the issue with his parent club. Cardiff don't have much leverage in this. From all indications, they clearly don't rate him. If we don't meet Cardiffs asking price, are they prepared to let him rot in the reserves whilst wasting their wage budget on him? Espically with regards to FFP, where his wages can be put towards a player that can contribute more for Cardiff, it would be cutting off their nose to spite their face. I would imagine the 300k we've offered are subject to appearances or success, and structured like the Washington deal last summer.

I'll never forgot the 'you only sing when your fishing' chant, along with some other memorable chants. Also the groundsmen putting the least amount of effort possible to drain the pitch because Grimsby were 1-0 down. Me, my dad and brother still talk about it to this day. Worth the ticket money even though it was all for nothing. Had to get a refund from if i remember correctly, couldn't get to the rescheduled game. Also enjoyed Norwich Away, the Lampard year, when the floodlights went out. I think we were losing when the lights went out, then managed to win the game 4-3.

Grimsby Away 2017. Score: A-A Ikechi Anya's best performance in a Rams shirt from what I recall.

Ali Al-Hamadi on loan if Ipswich go up? I believe we were linked with him last summer or January. I would imagine Ipswich will look for a better option up front if they go up. It looks like he's only been coming off the bench for Ipswich since signing/ occasional start to give Moore a rest. His family seems quite humble too looking on wikipedia, which fits in with Warne wanting good characters and people in the dressing room.