Rampant

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Chris Martin above all of those.

Wildsmith
Ward        Nelson          Cashin       Forsyth
              Thompson        Bird
    NML              Hourihane         Washington
                            Brown
(Vickers, Wilson, Rooney, Elder, Smith, Waghorn, Collins)

Bird the obvious one. Cashin not so much. Fat chance Collins attracts interest surely?

Not sure there was a TV option was there? Looking forward to seeing the ratings from those who went.

1Wildsmith.....did well on the one-on-one save from Lang but ultimately his rare error cost us the game. Still plenty of credit in the bank but a chance on Tuesday for Vickers to apply pressure...... 5
35Nelson.....presumably at least partly to blame for the gaping hole which led to the great chance Wigan had to make it 0-2. One fantastic piece of defending to race back and clear a dangerous cross when outnumbered..... 6
5Bradley.....the Collins/Nelson/Wildsmith show needs time in fairness but there seemed an edginess when the ball landed between the defenders and the keeper. Close to scoring in the first half before his beautifully weighted pass and assist led to the opener. Initially thought he'd injured himself but no such excuse can be offered - just a debut c*** up unfortunately. As with Wildsmith, his mark has to reflect that huge error..... 5
6Cashin.....some decent moments, some not so decent ones. A deserved yellow too as the intent was clear when he clattered into his opponent when challenging aerially..... 5.5
14Washington.....not involved much when he came on..... 6
23Ward.....a positive and encouraging debut. Derby's most likely source of an assist and some useful crosses. Somehow our two most influential players, on first glance, are competing against each other for a position at RWB/RB..... 7.5 (MotM)
2Wilson.....skilful and marauding it appears. Can he play in midfield to drive at the opposition? Impressive cameo..... 7
12Smith.....first involvement was a lovely pirouette which deceived two Wigan players but that was his highlight. The midfield balance didn't seem right. Does it need time or different personel?..... 5.5
8Bird.....decent first half but faded. Should be the first midfielder on the team sheet and build the central two/three around Bird's strengths..... 6
4Hourihane.....odd choice as captain and underwhelms for me in relation to his reputation as a classy and highly-influential star player.... 5.5
3Forsyth.....not the most likely first Rams scorer but could have had more than one. Mostly decent and it was a fantastic finish. If he isn't played at CB then Elder and Foz can capably share the LWB/LB role..... 7
Elder.....big lad and looked capable enough on first viewing..... 6
9Collins.....keen, willing, limited so no change there. Fluffed a first half chance and never quite on the end of one of the many crosses played in. So no change there either. Maybe a Dajaune Brown type player would get ahead of defenders and we could play low crosses in? Did okay in hold up play tbf..... 6
11Méndez-Laing..... not sure what his position is now but he isn't as involved as he could be as a genuine wide attacker/winger. He and Barkhuizen may find their minutes limited if Warne persists with his preferred system. One powerful effort dealt with by the impressive Mr Tickle in the Latics goal but little else of note or influence..... 5.5
Thompson.....I like this kid and would like to see him getting more opportunities and in his preferred central area. Buzzes around with high energy and our central midfield needs that imo..... 6

1Wildsmith.....did well on the one-on-one save from Lang but ultimately his rare error cost us the game. Still plenty of credit in the bank but a chance on Tuesday for Vickers to apply pressure...... 5
35Nelson.....presumably at least partly to blame for the gaping hole which led to the great chance Wigan had to make it 0-2. One fantastic piece of defending to race back and clear a dangerous cross when outnumbered..... 6
5Bradley.....the Collins/Nelson/Wildsmith show needs time in fairness but there seemed an edginess when the ball landed between the defenders and the keeper. Close to scoring in the first half before his beautifully weighted pass and assist led to the opener. Initially thought he'd injured himself but no such excuse can be offered - just a debut c*** up unfortunately. As with Wildsmith, his mark has to reflect that huge error..... 5
6Cashin.....some decent moments, some not so decent ones. A deserved yellow too as the intent was clear when he clattered into his opponent when challenging aerially..... 5.5
14Washington.....not involved much when he came on..... 6
23Ward.....a positive and encouraging debut. Derby's most likely source of an assist and some useful crosses. Somehow our two most influential players, on first glance, are competing against each other for a position at RWB/RB..... 7.5 (MotM)
2Wilson.....skilful and marauding it appears. Can he play in midfield to drive at the opposition? Impressive cameo..... 7
12Smith.....first involvement was a lovely pirouette which deceived two Wigan players but that was his highlight. The midfield balance didn't seem right. Does it need time or different personel?..... 5.5
8Bird.....decent first half but faded. Should be the first midfielder on the team sheet and build the central two/three around Bird's strengths..... 6
4Hourihane.....odd choice as captain and underwhelms for me in relation to his reputation as a classy and highly-influential star player.... 5.5
3Forsyth.....not the most likely first Rams scorer but could have had more than one. Mostly decent and it was a fantastic finish. If he isn't played at CB then Elder and Foz can capably share the LWB/LB role..... 7
Elder.....big lad and looked capable enough on first viewing..... 6
9Collins.....keen, willing, limited so no change there. Fluffed a first half chance and never quite on the end of one of the many crosses played in. So no change there either. Maybe a Dajaune Brown type player would get ahead of defenders and we could play low crosses in? Did okay in hold up play tbf..... 6
11Méndez-Laing..... not sure what his position is now but he isn't as involved as he could be as a genuine wide attacker/winger. He and Barkhuizen may find their minutes limited if Warne persists with his preferred system. One powerful effort dealt with by the impressive Mr Tickle in the Latics goal but little else of note or influence..... 5.5
Thompson.....I like this kid and would like to see him getting more opportunities and in his preferred central area. Buzzes around with high energy and our central midfield needs that imo..... 6

1Wildsmith.....did well on the one-on-one save from Lang but ultimately his rare error cost us the game. Still plenty of credit in the bank but a chance on Tuesday for Vickers to apply pressure...... 5
35Nelson.....presumably at least partly to blame for the gaping hole which led to the great chance Wigan had to make it 0-2. One fantastic piece of defending to race back and clear a dangerous cross when outnumbered..... 6
5Bradley.....the Collins/Nelson/Wildsmith show needs time in fairness but there seemed an edginess when the ball landed between the defenders and the keeper. Close to scoring in the first half before his beautifully weighted pass and assist led to the opener. Initially thought he'd injured himself but no such excuse can be offered - just a debut c*** up unfortunately. As with Wildsmith, his mark has to reflect that huge error..... 5
6Cashin.....some decent moments, some not so decent ones. A deserved yellow too as the intent was clear when he clattered into his opponent when challenging aerially..... 5.5
14Washington.....not involved much when he came on..... 6
23Ward.....a positive and encouraging debut. Derby's most likely source of an assist and some useful crosses. Somehow our two most influential players, on first glance, are competing against each other for a position at RWB/RB..... 7.5 (MotM)
2Wilson.....skilful and marauding it appears. Can he play in midfield to drive at the opposition? Impressive cameo..... 7
12Smith.....first involvement was a lovely pirouette which deceived two Wigan players but that was his highlight. The midfield balance didn't seem right. Does it need time or different personel?..... 5.5
8Bird.....decent first half but faded. Should be the first midfielder on the team sheet and build the central two/three around Bird's strengths..... 6
4Hourihane.....odd choice as captain and underwhelms for me in relation to his reputation as a classy and highly-influential star player.... 5.5
3Forsyth.....not the most likely first Rams scorer but could have had more than one. Mostly decent and it was a fantastic finish. If he isn't played at CB then Elder and Foz can capably share the LWB/LB role..... 7
Elder.....big lad and looked capable enough on first viewing..... 6
9Collins.....keen, willing, limited so no change there. Fluffed a first half chance and never quite on the end of one of the many crosses played in. So no change there either. Maybe a Dajaune Brown type player would get ahead of defenders and we could play low crosses in? Did okay in hold up play tbf..... 6
11Méndez-Laing..... not sure what his position is now but he isn't as involved as he could be as a genuine wide attacker/winger. He and Barkhuizen may find their minutes limited if Warne persists with his preferred system. One powerful effort dealt with by the impressive Mr Tickle in the Latics goal but little else of note or influence..... 5.5
Thompson.....I like this kid and would like to see him getting more opportunities and in his preferred central area. Buzzes around with high energy and our central midfield needs that imo..... 6

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Liam Thompson is underated imo

Shocking news really. There are also reports that Chris Bart-Williams has died too at the age of just 49.

Hopefully Thompson gets pre-season minutes in midfield to stake his claim for a place in the matchday squads.