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Dont mind us giving Rodrigues a go on a free, we have said for years we should be looking at non league gems the same as teams like Peterborough do so its a low risk transfer

Dont mind us giving Rodrigues a go on a free, we have said for years we should be looking at non league gems the same as teams like Peterborough do so its a low risk transfer

Dont mind us giving Rodrigues a go on a free, we have said for years we should be looking at non league gems the same as teams like Peterborough do so its a low risk transfer

Dont mind us giving Rodrigues a go on a free, we have said for years we should be looking at non league gems the same as teams like Peterborough do so its a low risk transfer

Dont mind us giving Rodrigues a go on a free, we have said for years we should be looking at non league gems the same as teams like Peterborough do so its a low risk transfer

Really? We need to replace McGee, Stearman, Chester, Davies, Roberts, White, Dobbin & Springett/Osula to get back to the smallest squad in the league. That's eight signings 
I would guess we will sign somewhere in the region of 10-14 players for the first team, with a further 10-12 for the U21 side. All in, I wouldn't be surprised if the club make more than 30 signings at all levels this offseason. 

Just to make things clear very early, this isn't a post to say we're going to "piss the league" or win it easily, but looking at the sides we will be facing this coming season, it looks like the league is a lot lower in quality than usual. There's obviously still two unknown spots, but I think if we can get the recruitment right, and the kind of players that Warne wants, we really shouldn't be aiming for anything below the top 2.
The three relegated sides are very poor, I don't really see an awful lot of threat from any of them. Wigan are already on -4 and will probably have the suspended deduction applied too with the way they're going. Reading are just Reading, and Blackpool might be there or thereabouts but are hardly a frightening proposition.
I'm not exactly sure what our odds were by the first game of last season, but I think we were something like 4th or 5th favourites? We're currently the most likely with Sky Bet to win the league at 6/1 and they reckon that Posh and Bolton will be our nearest challengers, which is probably about right. Whoever loses out of Barnsley and Wednesday will also be strong next season, although I'd give us a much better chance if Wednesday did win the final.
Other than that, you look at the teams coming up and the teams who were also in the top half and I really didn't see much in Portsmouth, Charlton, Wycombe etc. to indicate that they're preparing themselves for a real challenge next year.
It may of course all change in the next couple of months, we might be overly confident of a title winning season, breaking the points record, or we might struggle to get the players we need and hope to make the top 6.
I think we're now in a position where we can put the troubles of our financial issues and administration behind us. We can recruit players with a bigger financial pull, better facilities, better fanbase and better history than pretty much every other club, and have a manager who will know what kind of characters can get out of this division. It's not guaranteed success, but I can't see there being much better an opportunity than this year. Last year showed me that there is a real divide between the better sides and the poor sides in this league. I think the division will get bigger, there's just fewer better sides than there were last season.

Seems to be a lot of blue in the new graphics. I wonder if this is a hint towards the new kits.

Ryan Manning and Joel Latibeaudiere released by Swansea. Good LWB and RCB options 

Scott Malone and Mason Bennett anyone? 🤦‍♀️
 

I know he has had injury problems over the last 2/3 years and had a spell up the A52, but I’ve always rated Sam Byram as a good versatile player. Full back, wing back, centre back, used to play wide man and scored goals for Leeds. Any takers? Be a good addition I think

Wes Harding confirmed to be leaving Rotherham on a free, perhaps the rumours and speculation about him being one we’re after will prove true.
Olosunde leaving Preston too, played under Warne at Rotherham, another possible option. 
 

Luton or Coventry please...anyone but Middlesbrough.
I'd like Luton to go up, I felt they were unfairly treated with a 30 point deduction, pretty much at the same time as West Ham fielded 2 ineligible players and only received a fine.
Luton almost went out of business and were non-league for a bit. What a story if they climb all the way to the Prem.
 

Think he still managed double figures though? 
I’m not a fan of his either, but have definitely seen worse strikers at derby

Bird is with them too

I think we might be a better side without him if Warne undertakes the right recruitment. Don’t get me wrong I loved seeing him play but it’s always alarming when you’re over reliant on a single player. I’d rather three players spread out say 18, 15, 10 goals and we become challengers rather than relying on a 35 year old to get 20 goals which I don’t think we would do next season 

I personally don't think 7/8 players is enough.
We have lost 8 in McGee Davies Chester Stearman Roberts Dobbin White Springett
They all need replacing, then maybe at least another 3 to have abit of squad depth unlike this season, plus we want players in their correct positions, not Smith, Knight or Sibley out of position.
I can see us playing 3421/343 next season based off Warnes comments about 9s & 10s.
GK - Wildsmith Loach NEW
RWB - NEW NEW
CB - Cashin Forsyth NEW NEW NEW
LWB - NEW NEW
CM - Bielik Knight Smith Hourihane Bird
CAM/WING - NML Sibley Barkhuizen NEW NEW
ST - McGoldrick Collins NEW NEW
Thats 13 new players, wanting 2 strikers may seem excessive but Warne does sometime play 2 up top, so maybe someone who can play upfront or CAM, or maybe 1 new CAM plus McGoldrick then 2 new strikers. A squad of 25/26 seems about right for the number of games, injuries & suspensions. For context, we used 22 this season whereas Sheff W, Peterborough & Ipswich used 28, Bolton 30, Plymouth 32 & Barnsley 34
Bielik is likely to go, would need to replace him with a 'destroyer' type player. Then replace any other outgoings named above too.
Could possibly keep McGee & Roberts which would mean the amount of actual 'new' players is less.
I can see Rooney, Oduroh & Thompson going out on loan.

Defence is a big area we will be recruiting for, some decent players released in the Champ who we should be looking at, at decent ages too - 
Wes Harding (RB/CB - 26)
Matthew Olosunde (RB - 25)
Tomas Kalas (CB - 29)
Kean Bryan (CB - 26)
Sam Byram (RB - 29)
Ryan Manning (LB - 26)
Joel Latibeaudiere (CB - 23)
Jake Cooper (CB - 28)
Sonny Bradley (CB - 31)
Morgan Fox (LB - 29)
Zak Vyner (CB - 26)
Callum Elder (LB - 28)
Harlee Dean (CB - 31)

I personally don't think 7/8 players is enough.
We have lost 8 in McGee Davies Chester Stearman Roberts Dobbin White Springett
They all need replacing, then maybe at least another 3 to have abit of squad depth unlike this season, plus we want players in their correct positions, not Smith, Knight or Sibley out of position.
I can see us playing 3421/343 next season based off Warnes comments about 9s & 10s.
GK - Wildsmith Loach NEW
RWB - NEW NEW
CB - Cashin Forsyth NEW NEW NEW
LWB - NEW NEW
CM - Bielik Knight Smith Hourihane Bird
CAM/WING - NML Sibley Barkhuizen NEW NEW
ST - McGoldrick Collins NEW NEW
Thats 13 new players, wanting 2 strikers may seem excessive but Warne does sometime play 2 up top, so maybe someone who can play upfront or CAM, or maybe 1 new CAM plus McGoldrick then 2 new strikers. A squad of 25/26 seems about right for the number of games, injuries & suspensions. For context, we used 22 this season whereas Sheff W, Peterborough & Ipswich used 28, Bolton 30, Plymouth 32 & Barnsley 34
Bielik is likely to go, would need to replace him with a 'destroyer' type player. Then replace any other outgoings named above too.
Could possibly keep McGee & Roberts which would mean the amount of actual 'new' players is less.
I can see Rooney, Oduroh & Thompson going out on loan.

I personally don't think 7/8 players is enough.
We have lost 8 in McGee Davies Chester Stearman Roberts Dobbin White Springett
They all need replacing, then maybe at least another 3 to have abit of squad depth unlike this season, plus we want players in their correct positions, not Smith, Knight or Sibley out of position.
I can see us playing 3421/343 next season based off Warnes comments about 9s & 10s.
GK - Wildsmith Loach NEW
RWB - NEW NEW
CB - Cashin Forsyth NEW NEW NEW
LWB - NEW NEW
CM - Bielik Knight Smith Hourihane Bird
CAM/WING - NML Sibley Barkhuizen NEW NEW
ST - McGoldrick Collins NEW NEW
Thats 13 new players, wanting 2 strikers may seem excessive but Warne does sometime play 2 up top, so maybe someone who can play upfront or CAM, or maybe 1 new CAM plus McGoldrick then 2 new strikers. A squad of 25/26 seems about right for the number of games, injuries & suspensions. For context, we used 22 this season whereas Sheff W, Peterborough & Ipswich used 28, Bolton 30, Plymouth 32 & Barnsley 34
Bielik is likely to go, would need to replace him with a 'destroyer' type player. Then replace any other outgoings named above too.
Could possibly keep McGee & Roberts which would mean the amount of actual 'new' players is less.
I can see Rooney, Oduroh & Thompson going out on loan.

B4, you've admitted you don't go abroad, or even have a passport so not sure you're in a great position to compare.
To say flights are £400 each is simply not true, you can go on RyanAir now and buy a flight to Barcelona cheaper than a match ticket at Barnsley.
I spent less going to Magaluf for a week all inclusive than I did to Ilfracombe (Devon) for the same time self catering. Not only that it was a 5hr drive compared to a 2 hour flight.
Also becoming friends with cottage owners in the UK is not a realistic way of saving money. You try ringing an owner through Hoseasons asking if they want to be your friend before booking, let me know how that works out for you.
End of the day, these footballers at Derby are on thousands a week, I'm not sure cost will be a factor when deciding where they want to go on holiday.
Just let the players do what they want, I'm sure you wouldn't like to be told where you have to go. 
If they are in Dubai, Derby or Dagestan really isn't any of your business. 

Bird is with them too

Excellent - consistently one of our better players this season and deserves more credit than some fans (who probably don't go to the games give him)
As others have mentioned despite age and some bad injuries he still has a bit of pace too ! 

Job done. 3 points now on Monday and we're back on it. 

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