Orphanram

I think everybody is desperate for Sibley to be the pick of the bunch as he’s Derby through and through and was so exciting when he Burst through. I’ve mentioned in a few of the matchday threads across the season that I would love to see the midfield from the March 2019 Blackburn game being tried again in that 4231, with Shinnie, Bird as the 2 mids and Louie as the central player in the 3 behind the Striker ( much was made of an injury to Rooney for that game and it ended up being one of the 3 best performances of the season). We could replicate that midfield again or even play Watson with Shinnie who actually looks better than Bird at the moment. I’d like to see us play this team tomorrow 
                             Roos
Byrne      Mengi.    Clarke.    Buchanan 
   
                 Watson.      Shinnie
Roberts.              Sibley          Jozwiak    
  
                              CKR
 
Mengi has had a tough start but I think if we preserve with him he could have a similar impact as Tomori. Although if it’s unlikely that we won’t resign him for next season then potentially play one of the others.
Highly unlikely and I think he will play Gregory and CKR in a two. 

I think everybody is desperate for Sibley to be the pick of the bunch as he’s Derby through and through and was so exciting when he Burst through. I’ve mentioned in a few of the matchday threads across the season that I would love to see the midfield from the March 2019 Blackburn game being tried again in that 4231, with Shinnie, Bird as the 2 mids and Louie as the central player in the 3 behind the Striker ( much was made of an injury to Rooney for that game and it ended up being one of the 3 best performances of the season). We could replicate that midfield again or even play Watson with Shinnie who actually looks better than Bird at the moment. I’d like to see us play this team tomorrow 
                             Roos
Byrne      Mengi.    Clarke.    Buchanan 
   
                 Watson.      Shinnie
Roberts.              Sibley          Jozwiak    
  
                              CKR
 
Mengi has had a tough start but I think if we preserve with him he could have a similar impact as Tomori. Although if it’s unlikely that we won’t resign him for next season then potentially play one of the others.
Highly unlikely and I think he will play Gregory and CKR in a two. 

Let’s hope this deal doesn’t get kiftenbelled

Let’s hope this deal doesn’t get kiftenbelled

Let’s hope this deal doesn’t get kiftenbelled

Let’s hope this deal doesn’t get kiftenbelled

Let’s hope this deal doesn’t get kiftenbelled

When he doesn’t sign there will be no point in crying over spilt Milik.
If he does sign the new signing club video could star Bobby Duncan and Wayne Rooney 
WR: We’ve got Milik 
BD : Milik, Urgh
WR : He’s a bit like Ian Rush
BD: Ian Rush?
WR : And Stevie Mac says that if you not as good as Milik at finishing your going on  loan to Accrington Stanley 
BD : Accrington Stanley?
WR : Exactly

I really like Buchanan especially in the formation we played vs Bournemouth. I mentioned in the match day thread that he does seem to be one of those players that needs a couple of games for his full game to click. When he first came into the team you’d would see real see-saw performances from treading on the ball one minute to whipping in a peach of a cross the next but he also seems one of those players always in the thick of it. I think he has come back in this time and it’s been a bit similar, but as the game grew on on Tuesday he got better and better. Funnily enough this is the complete opposite to Fozzy. He falls out of favour then comes back in and will be brilliant but after a run of 3 or 4 games mistakes creep into his game and cry’s of his knees are shot, he’s had his time, get rid and move on begin to appear on here. 

I really like Buchanan especially in the formation we played vs Bournemouth. I mentioned in the match day thread that he does seem to be one of those players that needs a couple of games for his full game to click. When he first came into the team you’d would see real see-saw performances from treading on the ball one minute to whipping in a peach of a cross the next but he also seems one of those players always in the thick of it. I think he has come back in this time and it’s been a bit similar, but as the game grew on on Tuesday he got better and better. Funnily enough this is the complete opposite to Fozzy. He falls out of favour then comes back in and will be brilliant but after a run of 3 or 4 games mistakes creep into his game and cry’s of his knees are shot, he’s had his time, get rid and move on begin to appear on here. 

I really like Buchanan especially in the formation we played vs Bournemouth. I mentioned in the match day thread that he does seem to be one of those players that needs a couple of games for his full game to click. When he first came into the team you’d would see real see-saw performances from treading on the ball one minute to whipping in a peach of a cross the next but he also seems one of those players always in the thick of it. I think he has come back in this time and it’s been a bit similar, but as the game grew on on Tuesday he got better and better. Funnily enough this is the complete opposite to Fozzy. He falls out of favour then comes back in and will be brilliant but after a run of 3 or 4 games mistakes creep into his game and cry’s of his knees are shot, he’s had his time, get rid and move on begin to appear on here. 

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

Thank you so much @Orphanram. To be honest, it's a style I've always loved writing in (did me zero favours when it came to those serious uni assessments!) and so I wanted the book to reflect something I'd enjoy reading. It's quality to see that has happened for quite a lot of you out there. I also always wanted to just get the key thoughts of people and make sure it was something genuinely unique and insightful, rather than just the rambles of a disgruntled fan over the years. This forum and the takes of various supporters really helped to get a full feel for the overall opinions, so I didn't want to just go in on my thoughts, because honestly, who wants those?!
Thanks also @Shaftesbury Street, @Ilsonram12, @Anna, @bucktwoand @Phoenix! Incredible to get the feedback from you all. And @QuitYourJibbaJivin+ @G-Ram - hope you enjoy the book! Would love to get your thoughts. Hopefully I've not missed anyone out!
And without being soppy, massive thanks to all of you. I came into 2020 intent on finishing the book and making a success of it, but it's gone way beyond what I thought it would do. It's been a horrid old year but hopefully those of you who have picked up a copy have found it's brought just that little bit of enjoyment to you. I've got a couple more ideas in the pipeline (one Derby and two a bit wider) that I'm hoping to get stuck into in 2021...

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

I started reading my copy yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m not sure if it’s deliberate but I think the stylistic of the narrative that runs through the book (what I have read so far) is quite unique. The opinions from the various people involved give the reader a chance to form their own opinions against the the sequence of chronological events of the last 20 years. Whilst you do see this in other books what you also tend to get is the authors bias of the opinion they’ve formed underpinning this. What’s is genuinely original (in my view) in your book is that this runs parallel to the opinion/bias that has been formed by the general views that you get on forums such as this and others that preceded it over the years, rather than the learned opinion from the established author/journalist writing the book. It has made me reflect on a fair few assumptions I’ve made over the years and also made me think more about what is happening now and has happened in the last 6 months. 

I’d be tempted to give Daz Walsall another go before Mac, but if I’m being honest I’m as clueless as most owners of championship clubs when it comes to having any confidence of picking a manger who can get promotion

I’d be tempted to give Daz Walsall another go before Mac, but if I’m being honest I’m as clueless as most owners of championship clubs when it comes to having any confidence of picking a manger who can get promotion

I’d be tempted to give Daz Walsall another go before Mac, but if I’m being honest I’m as clueless as most owners of championship clubs when it comes to having any confidence of picking a manger who can get promotion