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I have to say I am more upset about hearing this than I thought I would be.

I never saw him play, never saw him beyond his role as an ambassador really, but understand he was the greatest player of not just his time, but arguably ever.

He’s been a living legend for my whole life, and now he’ll live on in the memories of football fans for many years.

My son always goes on about how great he was and has a Brazil shirt with Pele 10 on his back…

A true legend, who will be missed by the world.

Just had a quick look at championship right backs who are out of contract in the summer and there are three “out of favour” players who all played under Warne at Rotherham.

Josh Emmanuel (Hull)

Darnell Fisher (Boro)

Matthew Olusunde (Preston)

Certainly could be seen as potential options as players who clubs wish to offload…

In fairness, every player signed this summer has contributed.

That is an impressive hit rate, to be fair, when you have no money to spend, as you usually get one or two outright duds, no matter where you shop.

I know people may mention Anang, however I think it’s unfair if he was broken as soon as he arrived, and he was only ever going to be a back up to Wildsmith anyway.

A question for you all:  what made you choose the team you chose?

Doubt there’s any family loyalties, so what were your reasons?

I chose the Falcons, as it was a straightforward thing of thinking I should watch the NFL show on Channel 4, as all my mates were into it.  The first match I watched was the featured game of the Falcons vs the Buccaneers, so I chose the team that won as the team I would follow.  Wasn’t going to choose the popular Bears/Dolphins/Raiders options at the time…

5 hours ago, desirelines said:

Good to see we’re turning on the manager after three games 

It’s rather inevitable that Warne will get some stick when things go poorly.

He has replaced Rosenior, who had an awful lot of good will still on his side, was universally popular and was doing alright.

As a result, the “cuckoo in the nest“ will have to do better than how Rosenior was perceived to be doing.

The Port Vale match was a game most fans turned up to expecting a win.

My concern is we have changed our style of play and formation, which does not necessarily suit our players - playing forward players as wing-backs leaves us susceptible at the back, meaning we have done a “Morris” by building one team and now needing different players that suit the new managers style better.

I just hope that we stick to one philosophy and don’t go down the new manager route if Warne doesn’t bring immediate success.

My main takeaway from the match was how awful Wycombe were with regards to time wasting and gamesmanship.

How do you watch that on a weekly basis?

It’s always gratifying to see a team wasting time, only for it to bite them on the bum by the end of the game…

Typical…

My son’s under 12s team managed to get a rock band from the 90’s sponsor them - might be a bit costlier for Derby though!

I’m sure I remember Marstons saying that the increase in sales in Derby for Pedigree was pretty much offset by the decrease in Nottingham.

1 hour ago, roboto said:

He did in the general transfer thread…

 

Fair enough.

Although, reading that and being the cynic I am, it does feel a little bit like if you throw enough darts…

4 hours ago, Big Trav said:

Good move for him. Must mean we’ve got strikers coming in. Was told he could leave once replacements were brought in 

Captain ITK comes out with another “Yeah, that’s what I heard” after the event.

If you were told about it, why haven’t you told us beforehand?

Do we know how long he’s actually out for?

I thought his injury for Poland was a “niggle”.  That doesn’t suggest being out for weeks on end, especially with a summer break involved to rest it up,

He’s a player that is very easy to root for.

I’m pleased he got his chance and took it, becoming one of the team’s talismanic figures for the time too.

I have enjoyed watching him play and wish him all the best in whatever he does next.

33 minutes ago, Big Trav said:

 Their local journo has denied that fake Hannah account

But you said we were working with Northampton to sort out a deal.

Does this mean your “source” is any random thing said on Twitter?

Stearman has moved to 19, to accommodate Thompson by the look of it.

Treated myself to a Stevenage ticket, but looks like I will be driving down there by myself!

I bought an album by Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas called Mariner over lockdown and I am still listening to it.

It’s one of the best albums I have heard in a long time, although not necessarily one for the pop fans!

21 hours ago, David said:

As of 5th June 2022

Combined Transfer Activity

League 1
Total player departures: 176

Total player arrivals: 96

Total money received: £3,987,000 

Total money spent: £162,000 

Championship
Total player departures: 175

Total player arrivals: 94

Total money received: £24,790,500  

Total money spent: £18,531,900

Premier League
Total player departures: 96

Total player arrivals: 123

Total money received: £309,824,460  

Total money spent: £659,742,332

Source: Transfermarkt

This post encapsulates everything that is wrong with football.

The gap between the haves and the have nots is bewildering.

Back in the first division (and that is what it should be), pretty much every team had players that would walk into another team. We had two England starters, fgs.  Nowadays, it’s virtually impossible to even dent the top half.

Resultantly, I actually think we’ll have a far more enjoyable season than Forest this season.

I am hugely looking forward to seeing Rosenior as the new manager.  That said, I just hope the crowd gives him plenty of slack.

There’s been a huge amount of optimism over the last few days and I worry that may translate into a less supportive atmosphere if we don’t hit the ground running.

We need to be patient and ensure we back the team like we did last year, when there was only zero expectation.

15 hours ago, Big Trav said:

Hearing this one is very close, unless someone can trump our offer 

What’s your source on this?

I have heard you come out with a bunch of stuff that sounds very much like guesswork, with a caveat attached to it as cover.

Tell us about a player who hasn’t been linked that’s coming.

Here’s one: I hear we’re looking at bringing in Romaine Sawyers, but he is expecting several offers on the table.

(Not ITK)

If his heart isn’t in playing for Derby, then we have to get as much cash for him as possible and get him out the door.

Having a team spirit is usually the difference maker between good and great.

6 hours ago, Brammie Steve said:

I remember another player we signed from PNE.

Archie.... Gemmill or something.

He wasn't too bad was he?

Hard act to follow but who knows?

(Wonder if Sunderland, Skelmersdale and/or Bradford Park Avenue have anyone for sale?)

Onwards and Upwards!

In fairness, we also signed Claude Davis from Preston… (which I was really pleased with at the time - that feeling passed quite swiftly though!)

Black and White - Static X

Genius - Pitchshifter 

Seasons In The Abyss - Slayer

Destroy Everything - Hatebreed

Jump Around - House Of Pain

I really don’t know what drives these people to offer to buy something they logistically cannot complete.

Football seems to attract lots of chancers who have ambitions beyond their means.

I mean, how have the administrators allowed it to get this far without obtaining funds.  This is the second time he’s failed to provide the capital - Preston also found that to their detriment.

Kirchner is a serial time waster. (He’d do well at Millwall!!?)

In an unrelated topic, has anyone seen the tinder swindler?