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    Academy thread 23/24

    in Derby County Forum

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    16 minutes ago, angieram said:

    Games have always been played Friday or Monday, I think it's out of Derby's control.

    Rather the opposite, but I also think we have joined the Central League playing mostly on Tuesdays to give some game time to the bench players, keep them match fit. 

    Agreed, @angieram

    As you say, U21 games have usually been played on Mondays with the occasional Friday game.

    Looking at this season's U21 fixture list ( https://www.dcfc.co.uk/fixtures?team=32&competition=&season=&home_away=&display= ) there's less consistency as to when the home games (and away games) are scheduled.

    The two main changes I'm aware of are the new format of PL2 (this probably means the 20 PL2 matches need to be played earlier, to allow for the Top 16 knockout phase at the end of the season) and the U21s entry into the Central League. Both of these, I expect, have created fixture congestion with two games a week (like this week) on a more regular basis.

    Derby County Women - 2023/24 season

    in Derby County Forum

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    2 hours ago, Anon said:

    Started with 4-4-2.

    I'm afraid I can't give you all the positions since I'm not familiar with the team yet. Sims played right back. Steggles and Jackson at centre back. Ashton and Mosby started up front. I felt things looked better when Rai was introduced and Mosby dropped deeper to receive the ball to feet. Wolves were supremely dominant in the air and were happy to sit in and invite long balls and crosses because they knew they could deal with them pretty easily. Sutherland really set the tone for a much improved second half by putting herself about and upsetting Wolves' rhythm in the middle. Derby probably deserved a draw on balance of play, but Wolves were well organised and I imagine they'll be in the promotion mix again.

    Based on the highlights, I think it might have been:

    13. Draper | 2. Sims [C], 5. Jackson, 4. Steggles, 14. McGrother | 17. Camwell, 8. Joyce, 24. Sutherland, 7. Wilson | 11. Ashton, 9. Mosby |

     

    Derby County Women - 2023/24 season

    in Derby County Forum

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    1 hour ago, Anon said:

    Started with 4-4-2.

    I'm afraid I can't give you all the positions since I'm not familiar with the team yet. Sims played right back. Steggles and Jackson at centre back. Ashton and Mosby started up front. I felt things looked better when Rai was introduced and Mosby dropped deeper to receive the ball to feet. Wolves were supremely dominant in the air and were happy to sit in and invite long balls and crosses because they knew they could deal with them pretty easily. Sutherland really set the tone for a much improved second half by putting herself about and upsetting Wolves' rhythm in the middle. Derby probably deserved a draw on balance of play, but Wolves were well organised and I imagine they'll be in the promotion mix again.

    Many thanks, @Anon. Much appreciated.

    Derby County Women - 2023/24 season

    in Derby County Forum

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    On 20/08/2023 at 14:13, Stuniverse said:

    Good luck Ewe Rams 🍀⚽

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    https://x.com/dcfcwomen/status/1693248557640237103?s=61&t=NIq6qn3AC17IAdlSn51cGQ

     

    17 hours ago, Anon said:

    Great goal from Sutherland. I thought she did an excellent job wresting control of the midfield away from Wolves in the second half.

    I was unable to get to the match unfortunately, @Anon.

    What formation did Sam Griffiths go with and who played where?

    Many thanks.

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