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It would really be classed more of a loan deal as such due to the fact that we not paying a fee for him. That's what was meant in permanent v loan debate that they couldn't outlay large sum of money to sign players

Bird is one of them players who really annoy me at times. We all know what he is capable of but, more often then not doesn't produce. Knight was mentioned earlier and his problem was that he didn't have a designated position. Bird is similar in a way where he is being played out of position. His performance yesterday was one of his best recently due to the fact that he had Adams behind him. When he is asked along with hourihane to do more of the defensive work it doesn't come naturally therefore allowing players to find space or simply running past him. When it was announced he was leaving and then being loaned back, I didn't want him back. He has shown what a good professional he is with his performance yesterday. Lead us to promotion Max.

Change of formation is fine when we have the players to suit, which we had to today. Bradley played well, Ward did OK, Sibley and then Elder Good. Big difference is Adams. Sort of player that also fits the system allowing Bird to play his preferred role. Hourihane for me is now the weak link, purely because of speed and mobility. Shame because he is an important player. We can change formation and go Nyambe in back 4. Great options now throughout the squad. Light up top yet but, players on the way back. Encouraging weekend after what we thought was a poor window.

With the current situation at the club it should have been a natural reaction to blood some youngsters. Not given any a chance to show what they can do in the first team apart from Brown's 5 minutes here and there. They would get more patience from the crowd if given this chance. We know that the current set up with Bird and Hourihane in midfield isnt really working but, if one was dropped and replaced by robinson who is more of a combative midfieder then it would appear that warne is addressing the situation. Older journeymen with injury records aint the answer.

From the very first kick off from hourihane to Cashin, he then lumps the ball forwards towards the sideline the tone was set for the match. This is not good enough when you have our forwards strength in the air. Poor tactics. Bird and Hourihane just are not strong enough in midfield. Their positioning is too high up the pitch not to help out with the defence and far eniugh back not tk influence things going forward. Hourihane has clearly been told to get the ball forward quickly, which quite frankly makes him look foolish. He has to sit out the next few games and get some legs in the middle. Bird did far better when the changes were made as did the team. Lucky to get away with 3 points today.

No passion, no gamelan, too many players guaranteed a starting position, no leadership, no aggression and no bottle. Annoyed by a really bad performance. Reading are rubbish

Inept

Had stuck up for Collins for large periods knowing his previous goal scoring exploits but, gave up on him 2 months ago. The fact that the other strikers were unavailable has played a part because he knew he would be starting. Never questioned his work rate, aggression from the front or overall effort regarding the team but he was missing good chances in tight games. The fact that Derby are creating more and playing better football with more control allows Collins to settle more into games and not snatch at every goal opportunity. He has proved many people wrong and hope he continues to do so. Well done James.

Great battling performance in second half. Should have been 2 or 3 up in the first. Great result. Good results elsewhere. Need to keep hold of Cashin till summer at least.

Just a quick question. How many of the chances we scored from last night would Collins have scored if he had started? 1st maybe 2nd no way 3rd no 4th should be Washington offers so much more up front with the same amount of work rate but better control and linking up than Collins. Not here to bash Collins because I have stuck up for him in the past but, them early goals killed that game last night. Collins is a sub for us at best. Great overall performance from Derby last night and a nice shape and balance. Same team next week please Warne.