wixman1884

poor man's bryson. seemed like a good character to have around and a likeable guy tho

I tend to disagree with much of your take,  but that’s the beauty of ‘opinions’ and everyone can have differing ones. 
I believe Collins is working very hard, his build up play and distribution to others aground him is very good. He’s a handful and draws defenders to have to mark him closely. I agree he should have bagged a few already and on occasion his decisions and execution have not been as good as you’d expect with his record. There’s also the fact that varying goalkeepers have made some unbelievable saves from him m, he’s had efforts cleared off the line and hit the woodwork too. I think it’s becoming a confidence issue for him and it could be even be argued he’s trying so hard m, maybe too hard. All strikers go through lean spells and he is no different, but his lean spell he’s going through has been from the offset. I really don’t like crowds turning on players, but Derby fans seem to have been doing thus to certain players so over the last few years m, we’ll slot longer than that if I’m honest - it doesn’t help anyone, either the player m, the team or improve things. I don’t think anyone can fault Collins effort and input and I hope he turns the corner very soon. His goal scoring history is good and I think that will return, but I accept his scoring form and confidence is clearly not good presently. 
I’ll go with the manager and if he thinks he should be in the side, they’ll do for me - if he takes him out the side or used him differently, I’ll also go with that too. 
I think Collins will come good ??

I'd rather be at the bottom of the right staircase than half way up the wrong one

I'd rather be at the bottom of the right staircase than half way up the wrong one

As a remote rams fan, I love the energy this season AND that we actually win games….hated our season in the premier league a decade ago….as fans attending matches….am curious which you prefer? 

I'm never buying into people's opinion of a player based on their history again since bucko.

I'm never buying into people's opinion of a player based on their history again since bucko.

I'm never buying into people's opinion of a player based on their history again since bucko.

I'm never buying into people's opinion of a player based on their history again since bucko.

I'm never buying into people's opinion of a player based on their history again since bucko.

Apropos of nothing, but does anybody think the (over) analysis of football and footballers is taking a lot of joy out of the game? In particular, when a new signing comes in and armchair experts and statisticians  have already decided how good he is, where he will play, how many goals he’ll score, how many ‘key passes’ he’ll make, where on the pitch he will spend most of his time and his overall value to the team. I find it really tiresome. Am I alone in that?
I welcome any signing. Can’t wait to see them play and then I’ll judge them after that (not using stats or heat maps, but using my eyes and nearly 50 years of watching football).  

Chris Martin hadn't really scored that many when he signed for us either, just one good season for Norwich in League 1.  That type of link-up striker, that don't really create their own chances, can be very dependant on style of play and the players around them - get them in the right system and they'll score plenty.

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

I hope we get fozzy on a new contract. he's been with us since the end of the 12/13 season. almost a decade. 

I hope we get fozzy on a new contract. he's been with us since the end of the 12/13 season. almost a decade. 

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

I hope we get fozzy on a new contract. he's been with us since the end of the 12/13 season. almost a decade. 

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

I hope we get fozzy on a new contract. he's been with us since the end of the 12/13 season. almost a decade. 

I hope we get fozzy on a new contract. he's been with us since the end of the 12/13 season. almost a decade. 

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.

bit of 2015 transfer news for the derby fans. a haunting reminder of what led us into administration.

mind games from bradford.