DCFC1388

That lineup is a sackable offence.

Shrews need something away at Bolton & as we know they're not the easiest to beat at home as we failed to do so....so hopefully Shrews can cause an upset at Bolton, a draw will do

We could have had 7 or 8 today. Clinical from set pieces, but we squandered so many chances from open play too. Could have had 3 in a single 5 minute spell towards around the 75th minute mark.
Credit where it's due; Warne will have known he would be absolutely crucified for the Bradley led back 3 call, had we lost, or drawn, so I hope even his fiercest detractors will acknowledge his courage and game strategy today. No way I'd have played Bradley, though IIRC both @Ghost of Clough and @DCFC1388 I think called his selection more or less bang on.
The stats don't exactly scream it, but we've absolutely battered them today and on B4's birthday too!
COYR

I still think we will get 2nd, going into easter weekend I thought we would get 4 points from Blackpool, Pompey & Wycombe and we have ended up getting 5 points so despite last nights result we are still in a better position than I expected.
I watched Bolton vs Bristol at the weekend & they were dreadful, if they keep playing like that there is no chance of them winning all 4 games. Hopefully Port Vale need something when Bolton play them & Darren Moore can do us a favour.
7 points from our final 3 may still be enough too as that would mean Bolton winning 3 of their 4 games which would mean it going down to goal difference. I see Bolton getting 8 points max.
We will all know more by 5pm Sat, if we win & Bolton drop points its right in our hands and we will all feel more positive.

Personally wouldn't have Hourihane or Waghorn in the line up if I could help it. Hourihane runs like he's pulled both his hamstrings and offers absolutely nothing. Waghorn is just poor.
Surprising people wanting CBT on the bench cos he's had one bad game. Id start him.
Also find it bizarre anyone could possibly want NML up front. 
Id go with a 433. Hopefully Bird is fit. If he is I'd go:-
                 Wildsmith
Wilson, Nelson, Cashin, Sibley,
                    Adams,
              Bird, Thompson.             
Mendez-Laing, Collins, CBT
Smith for Bird if Bird isn't fit. We need energy in midfield.

Must win game, Warne says he may need to freshen it up as we looked tired vs Wycombe so I expect a couple of changes including going back to a back 3, so in a 3412 - 
Wildsmith - Nelson Bradley Cashin - Wilson Adams Hourihane Sibley - NML - Collins Waghorn
Vickers Ward Thompson Smith Barkhuizen CBT Washington
Could be either Ward or Bird on the bench.
That line up can easily switch between 3412, 3421 & 343.

Must win game, Warne says he may need to freshen it up as we looked tired vs Wycombe so I expect a couple of changes including going back to a back 3, so in a 3412 - 
Wildsmith - Nelson Bradley Cashin - Wilson Adams Hourihane Sibley - NML - Collins Waghorn
Vickers Ward Thompson Smith Barkhuizen CBT Washington
Could be either Ward or Bird on the bench.
That line up can easily switch between 3412, 3421 & 343.

Still think we will finish second
 
                                 

Bolton played sh*te against Rovers on Saturday. They looked second best. I sat through it because derby weren’t playing. 

I think if we win our final 3 then we will get 2nd, even if that’s not guaranteed now.
Peterborough or Bolton are realistically still going to have to win all their remaining games to finish above us, as I think that’s our last points dropped of the season.
Peterborough are two games in to a run of 7 games in 20 days. They’ve won the two so far, but if they go on to win the next 5 in 17 days then fair play to them.
For Bolton I think the key turning point is going to be Saturday, if they beat Pompey then we may be in trouble. They then have Shrewsbury and Port Vale at home which should be nothing less than 6 points.
I personally see it going in to the final day with Derby 89, Bolton 88, Peterborough 86. If we can’t get promoted before the final game, then having both Bolton & Peterborough within reach of us is better than only having one. If one of the two can’t get automatics, then I wouldn’t be surprised if that side rested a few.
It’s strange because despite how poor tonight was, and despite it no longer being in our hands, it still feels like it is.
9 points from 9, we can do it. I still think we’ll go up.

We will get automatics! and we will get promoted!!
We have it in us to pull these remaining results off but we need to get behind the team 🐏 
Not being hysterical at every miss kick and bad result!
Not using ridiculous and visceral vocabulary such as "Bottlers" and start praising the players you don't build player confidence and motivation by talking down about them, they are humans too! They read social media and stuff online. Maybe even this forum? think about that 
I've cant believe how reactionary this fanbase has become! I get the performances haven't been total football but we aren't there yet! we are a work in progress, you know?
We will deal with next season when we get there but for now, 3 games to go let's get out there and support and clap the lads on and off the pitch, comment on the socials with words of motivation and togethernes ❤ that's what's gonna bring us over the line.... plus I'm sick of looking at heaps of negativity on here 🤣
We are 2nd , remember. Start of the season we'd have paid money to be here 🙌🏻
and vibes are real, they'll feed of us it's all frequencies and vibrations ✌
Come on Derby, time for promotion 💪 🐏 ⚽️ 

Rows? I haven't noticed any and, in contrast, have only seen them supporting each other.
I see the defence as a (preferably) 5 person unit that builds understanding over time.
To bring in Vickers at this crucial stage of the season, with his lack of game time, would be a big mistake, imo.

I reckon a win on Weds may see a small surge in sales as well so expect next Sat to be a sell out

my slight concern is Warne saying that the lads weren't great in training yesterday - hopefully they up their levels today ready for the match tomorrow evening

my slight concern is Warne saying that the lads weren't great in training yesterday - hopefully they up their levels today ready for the match tomorrow evening

Every time I see/hear the name Luke Leahy, cannot stand that p****
 

Signed for Icelandic top flight side HK. Good luck to the lad:
https://twitter.com/EnglishAbroad1/status/1776942995163476293?t=EBhEDg8Irma8-CqYLH1nrQ&s=19

Of our remaining 4 fixtures, only Wycombe are in the top half of the current form table (9th with 3 wins and a draw from their last 6 games) - we're joint 4th with 13 points. With players coming back from injury, I think we're in a decent position for the final push. None of the games will be easy, but no game in this league is for a club of our size. The players should be used to that by now. They've generally dealt well with that pressure and now they just need to really want promotion and take the chances when they arise - don't walk away from any game with regrets.

Hopefully means he is close to a return

And/or Luke Thomas

And/or Luke Thomas

I am just going from this, that he might risk Fozzy on the bench vs Wycombe knowing Bradley is then back after that...
 

I am just going from this, that he might risk Fozzy on the bench vs Wycombe knowing Bradley is then back after that...
 

I am just going from this, that he might risk Fozzy on the bench vs Wycombe knowing Bradley is then back after that...
 

I am just going from this, that he might risk Fozzy on the bench vs Wycombe knowing Bradley is then back after that...