eccles the ram

My main cause for pause at the moment is that as silly as some of his interviews are, he does come across as genuine and I do like him. Then when i couple that with what he's said about actual footballing matters, such as high energy, pressing, the need to get younger and all the rest of it, which i agree with, I am on board fully.
The problem then arises when you look at what the team actually is, which is an old team of plodders who aren't actually pressing or high energy in the slightest. The moves we've made are, yes, slightly younger on the whole but nearly all defensive ones. Then he mentions about not being able to get attacking players better than we've got, and we're linked (yes, can't believe every link etc) with pretty much exclusively players over the age of 30... something just doesn't add up.
Collins was dropped last season for being useless, and we're meant to believe he's unable to sign anyone under 30 who would improve upon him? I just highly, highly, doubt that. Someone with pace who couldn't hit a barn door with a machine gun would actually improve this team for what we want to do.
In summary, he's said a lot I agree with but the actions haven't followed what he's said - whether you can take the transfer market excuse or whatever, it's irrelevant, the outcome is the same. 
It's a huge couple of weeks to end the transfer window because if we don't get what the squad needs, we won't achieve a thing we want to.

I'd want a Council Tax rebate if he moved in next door to me.

First of all, I am still with Warne and think we all must give him more time and support but I can also see why a fair few fellow supporters are getting a bit worried with our overall direction as a club:
Signings: None of the new additions looks like good business at the moment except maybe Vickers. I think many hoped for Warne et.al to identify a bit more unkown up and coming players in a different age group after last seasons interview. The players signed doesn't really bring to much re-sell value and when they also under perform well that's a concern. Last years loans of White and Springett turned out to be 1/10 unfortunately. 
Tactics: It's been quite hard to understand how Derby County under Warne are supposed to be playing. Last season was a bit like give the ball to McGoldrick and hope for something to happen. This season has started, at least to me, a bit like the same but without McGoldrick. I do not claim to be a football manager in any way but it's been hard to see what we try to execute on the pitch in terms of passing patterns, team pressure, recapture and possession etc. For some reason our players seem unable to perform as a TEAM on the pitch which surprise me a lot from a Warne team. 
Comments: I am a bit worried regarding the perceived differences between Warnes comments and actual outcomes so far. Type of signings as stated above, the talk about great characters who doesn't show up for the teams second game a Tuesday in August and the talk of endeavour and commitment from the team not really showing on the pitch. A hard-trained team that seems to run out steam well before the opposition.
Player development: A main concern is the lack of player development under Warne. This is hard to evaluate since he only has been here for a season but how many players (except McGoldrick) actually developed under Warne. Sibley, Bird, Knight (sold now) and Cashin do not seem to have taken any major development steps during that first year. At least it's not showing yet. 
Results: You could live with all of the above if results would have been good but when the results are mediocre to bad then we seem to have some serious problems. 
I truly hope Warne and his team can turn this around because they seem to be honest hard working genuine  good people. And I think results are the minor problem if they could hit correct on signings and tactics all could turn upwards in a heartbeat. We have lashed ourselves at the mast with Warne so now I see it as the only constructive thing to support him and say a silent prayer to Lady Fortuna that he gets things right soon.

Would absolutely love the South Stand belting this out before the match starts. Come on DCFC play it over the tannoy system . Love it,love it,love it.

Would absolutely love the South Stand belting this out before the match starts. Come on DCFC play it over the tannoy system . Love it,love it,love it.

Would absolutely love the South Stand belting this out before the match starts. Come on DCFC play it over the tannoy system . Love it,love it,love it.

If they tolerate this, then the North Stand will be next... will be next... will be next!
 
Ooh... I feel a new chant coming on!   

I'm up for 'A Little Respect'. It seems in keeping with what the authorities are trying to bring into football. End of seriousness, I just love the song and remember dancing to it in the late 1980s. I'm up for it but is the rest of the South Stand.

Need to see it in the flesh but will most probably buy one for my 67th birthday soon. Have seen the Plymouth kit and that is absolute mint!

Mint green? More emerald, I’d say

I believe the maximum is around the 24000 figure,achieved when we were last in the Premiership.

I hope my early suggestion may have somehow helped start something off but i will be eternally grateful for the organisers on that day. What a day,what a march, it really was a defining moment to say to the football world - 'We are not letting this fantastic club of ours die'. UTR!

I hope my early suggestion may have somehow helped start something off but i will be eternally grateful for the organisers on that day. What a day,what a march, it really was a defining moment to say to the football world - 'We are not letting this fantastic club of ours die'. UTR!

I hope my early suggestion may have somehow helped start something off but i will be eternally grateful for the organisers on that day. What a day,what a march, it really was a defining moment to say to the football world - 'We are not letting this fantastic club of ours die'. UTR!

That march is quite probably the most signigicant event in the entire history of Derby County since participating in it appears to have convinced David Clowes that if he didn't intervene then we almost certainly would be no more. That thought is frightening!
I've often wondered who the actual instigators of the march were because we, as Rams fans, owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

I hope my early suggestion may have somehow helped start something off but i will be eternally grateful for the organisers on that day. What a day,what a march, it really was a defining moment to say to the football world - 'We are not letting this fantastic club of ours die'. UTR!

Me and the sprog will be renewing in the next seven days.

More chance with Wilma at least she sounds German !

Puts us between a rock and a hard place

I live outside Reading but still a no brainer

We should have got top 6 so that is disappointing. I agree with @LeedsCityRam on that. Rosenior leaving when in 7th and us finishing 7th is failure I’m afraid. The league is poor bar the top 3, but we’ve not been quite good enough. 
Hopefully Wednesday go up, the league should be a lot weaker next year. It is a freak when 3 teams get over 96 points. We have to aim for top 2. Both ends of the pitch need improving. Big summer ahead, keep the main players and top 2 is doable. Promotion is a must next season, no excuses. 
 
Overall though, an enjoyable season. Great to have a club and the fans have been incredible. 

Bye Curtis , thanks for everything, always welcome back at PP, Captain, Leader, Legend

Sad day for all who follow the Rams. Curtis has put so much of himself in the club, I really hope he stays in some capacity. Stears and Chester thank you both. Great professionals who hopefully will get another gig. Something was lost today. Be it part camaraderie or what. Thanks guys for what you have done for this great club of ours. I will raise a glass or two for you tonight. UTR!
 

Pleased for him. He definitely deserves a testimonial for his loyalty. Was the last one Ted McMinns? Forest and the BC trophy on the line? Could it happen?