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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.

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.

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.

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.

As well as illness FGR have their two big scorers from last season returning from injury. Matt came on as a sub but clearly not fully fit and Stevens didn't get on, again not fully fit. Their best winger was out of contract and went to Barnsley close season and their manager was poached by Watford (and typically sacked shortly afterwards.)
They are a small but honest club located in the middle of nowhere who I have a lot of time for. 
I felt for them today.
We were good, if not quite at our best, and the gulf in class was obvious. But they didn't resort to kicking and cheating tactics, as many other teams have done. 
I hope they find their feet and enjoy the rest of their season (one more  game against us excepted!)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

I hate it when Derby cheat.

Supposed to be fine ?

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

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,

No Derby player will ever be as miserable as Mark Pembridge

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.

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!
 

I particularly dislike the constant refrain of 'it's more fun if you bet on the outcome'.
No it's not.

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.