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Oooh, a rumour of an incoming signing that isn't over 30! But he's from Forest...
In all seriousness though, he could be a good addition. Seemed to have a strong start at Reading last season, before dropping out of favour when the whole team form dropped off a cliff. His contract is up at Forest after this season and I doubt they're thinking of keeping him on, so if we get him in and he does well, then maybe a good free transfer next summer.
More of a defensive midfielder, with a decent engine, so I imagine it would free up Bird/Hourihane to get involved further up the pitch and hopefully shield the defence a little bit.

Maybe Esteban Fuertes has finally got his passport sorted?

Deserves credit today, he held out on making changes when I for one was calling for them at 70 minutes, turned out to be the right decision. 

Strong bench, stay in the game for 70 minutes, Wash Waggy and Kane will put them to bed in the final 20.

Strong bench, stay in the game for 70 minutes, Wash Waggy and Kane will put them to bed in the final 20.

That was his best performance in a Derby shirt imo. Never doubted his ability to finish chances when he got them, but his all round play was awful last season. Much more like a number 9 today.

He needed today for a confidence boost after looking good pre season, hope he kicks on now and is another one that we keep hold of.

League One

Bird has been good but Collins MOM for me. Worked so hard and actually showed some good linkup play 

Announce promotion 

Before Xmas 🎅🏻 😂

Birds had a good game other than the stinker of a shot, showed some passion after that goal too I don't think he's going anywhere.

Birds had a good game other than the stinker of a shot, showed some passion after that goal too I don't think he's going anywhere.

Birds had a good game other than the stinker of a shot, showed some passion after that goal too I don't think he's going anywhere.

Can tell its been a slow game 🤣

This ain't the 1950's!
What we gonna do?  Chuck 'em both in the tin bath in front o' t' fire, then tuck them in under the candlewick?  top 'n tail, I hope!  Jeez.  Let 'em wash themselves, and sod off to bed on their own!  

Strong bench, stay in the game for 70 minutes, Wash Waggy and Kane will put them to bed in the final 20.

Strong bench, stay in the game for 70 minutes, Wash Waggy and Kane will put them to bed in the final 20.

£300k for NML. He’s a full Quatemalian International. I suspect some Saudi Team would pay £30m for him if we could put a good 5 minute video highlight package together. Actually make that a 3 minute package - he would just be walking in the last 2 minutes.

I miss the togetherness and that unbelievable energy around the place when we nearly went bust. We should feel lucky we still have a club and get behind the lads and whichever manager is in charge at the time. Going to be a good few years before we're settled financially, enjoy the fact we still have games to watch, mistakes will happen as will losses but one day we'll be back enjoy the ride Saturday's could've been a lot different if it wasn't for DC!

Were down to one or two saleable assets right now, players left for peanuts and our academy was completely stripped. It's going to take a few years to build the academy and also be in the market for players with a sell on value. Personally I'd be patient for another 2/3 seasons.

The most shrewd approach is to absolutely nail your recruitment strategy, from the academy right the way up. It takes money and investment, but if you have a system that you’re absolutely sure is bulletproof then you won’t go far wrong. The second part is coaching, again, right the way through. 
What we’re doing now is fine while we’re under restrictions and in League One, but if the long-term plan is short-term contracts and recycling through free agents every year then I struggle to get behind the vision. I understand the strategy is viable, because you’re actively monitoring your budget, not really tying yourself down in bad financial contracts, i.e. Anya, etc. I get with promotion you’re able to go for a higher class of player and bigger wages with the larger revenue. It’s a safer approach. It’s not to say it can’t work, either, but it’s not the way I envisage the club becoming successful long-term.

I think the messaging pre-season about us not being under transfer restrictions or whatever (generally not from anyone in particular) overly raised expectations regarding this window when we are still operating under an agreed budget and trying to be sustainable going forward.  The reality check therefore seems painful

I miss the togetherness and that unbelievable energy around the place when we nearly went bust. We should feel lucky we still have a club and get behind the lads and whichever manager is in charge at the time. Going to be a good few years before we're settled financially, enjoy the fact we still have games to watch, mistakes will happen as will losses but one day we'll be back enjoy the ride Saturday's could've been a lot different if it wasn't for DC!

I miss the togetherness and that unbelievable energy around the place when we nearly went bust. We should feel lucky we still have a club and get behind the lads and whichever manager is in charge at the time. Going to be a good few years before we're settled financially, enjoy the fact we still have games to watch, mistakes will happen as will losses but one day we'll be back enjoy the ride Saturday's could've been a lot different if it wasn't for DC!