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Good point. Having more than one route to goal. I don’t mind getting it wide and crossing it in if it works. But at the same time, if their defenders are winning everything in the air, trying through balls for a pacey wide men could pay dividends. The odd bobble could massively help put off the retreating defenders.

Cambridge 1-1 Derby FRGS Hourihane squeaky bum time

Sorry to hear this, although glad recovery is happening and you’ve already had a response. My dad has had similar health issues recently. Mobility is a big factor, although he still manages the 2 hour train journey most home games. We’ve moved season tickets to front row of North stand for next season for this reason. Not a great view, but is ample access for him and quietest part of the stadium for footfall. Football is better when shared with others, so glad that you’ll (hopefully) get to share it with your dad

Derby 0-0 Leyton Orient no RGS

Wycombe 1-0 Derby no RGS

I spoke to Craig on Friday before the Blackpool game. He said he hoped to be back before the end of the season.

It’s ok, it’s not that deep. I’m not having a dig at Warne, so you can calm down

With the injuries currently throughout the squad, we’ve stumbled onto a formation that surprisingly works quite well. Collo getting another weeks training helps. Joe Ward is a wing wizard with an eye for goal. CBT looks like an actual player too. NML looks the odd one out though, not quite working through the middle (not that I’m suggesting he’s dropped, he’s still good, just maybe a bit injured?) Defence has survived 2 matches without anymore injuries. 1 to go until Sonny the headless is back.

If there’s one thing we’ve not been this season, it’s leaky at the back. We're tough to break down and stingy as a defence. I reckon this is going to be a low scoring affair, with neither team scoring more than a couple at most. The worry for us is the lack of defensive options right now, with no real left back and 2 wing backs vying the right hand side. Reckon Smith def plays next to Adams with 1 of Hourihane or Thompson in the middle to support

But will Forest get anything from it, as they don’t own their ground? It will probably go to help the City Council which is bankrupt and in bad shape

Pompey 0-0 Derby no RGS

Positive - we can take the thread about the playoffs seriously now!

Northampton 1-1 Derby FRGS Sibley

First step - secure a top 6 place. Then, focus on 3rd. Then, top 2. That’s the pessimist/realist in me, who’s not sure that our club can actually get over the line. Yet yesterdays win…something could be happening

Depends on fitness. Back 3 pick themselves, but need attacking energy at wing back. Ebou essential, with Houri (captain plays) I’d then have 3 attackers, with NML, Waggy +1. Need to see what CBT can do soon. Also like Barks. So 343, but can also put an extra midfielder in there when facing certain teams/formations