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That girl can't be from Notts...............................................................she's only got 5 toes!🙄

Just my view but I think you are wrong , we already have two strikers most div 1 clubs would be very happy with in Collins and Washington, add to that players that would walk into any div 1 side like Laing ,hourihane , cash, bird , barks then the fantastic recruitment at the back which includes wing backs who get forward and can hit a cross , I really don’t see mid table , I think you are hung up on seeing  names you believe will walk the division but really we are not that club and don’t have that owner and after the last few years thank god for that , I see a side that have the quality and management that will be right in the shake up 🤷🏻‍♂️

It was a great night, many thanks to all those involved.
Roy Mac was in fine form.

I don't understand all the negative wrist slashing over the supposed decision to see how Brown starts the season. The transfer deadline is 1st September, before which we have 6 competitive and 2 fairly competitive pre season games to play. Brown will be given enough involvement in these games to show whether he is ready to contribute to the team.
If he isn't up to it then then we can get someone in on the deadline day merry go round, if it's good enough for everyone else then surely it's good enough for Derby. On the other hand, if he shows signs that he is good enough, we will not only be saving wages on another signing/loan, but also helping develop one of our academy players, which is the whole point of the academy.
Had we had been able to bring players in, the likes of Ebowei likely would not have had their first team chance, unfortunately those same circumstances prevented us from getting the full benefit from him.

I don't understand all the negative wrist slashing over the supposed decision to see how Brown starts the season. The transfer deadline is 1st September, before which we have 6 competitive and 2 fairly competitive pre season games to play. Brown will be given enough involvement in these games to show whether he is ready to contribute to the team.
If he isn't up to it then then we can get someone in on the deadline day merry go round, if it's good enough for everyone else then surely it's good enough for Derby. On the other hand, if he shows signs that he is good enough, we will not only be saving wages on another signing/loan, but also helping develop one of our academy players, which is the whole point of the academy.
Had we had been able to bring players in, the likes of Ebowei likely would not have had their first team chance, unfortunately those same circumstances prevented us from getting the full benefit from him.

I honestly don’t mind this at all. Brown’s an exciting prospect and I’d much rather we utilise a homegrown ‘Dobbin’ than waste a loan slot and fee. 

Slight update, 1 more Striker in on a permanent deal, with Dajaune Brown given the first few games to see how he performs. Warne a massive fan of him and wants to use him as the 4th striker. However a loan striker is not off the cards. Creative number 10 looks like it’ll be a loan. Robinson and Thommo impressive and will be rotating in that midfield 2/3

There were a selection of ex Rams at the charity MND quiz night at PP, last night. A very enjoyable evening, especially when Roy Mac got hold of the mic 
Do you you recognise everyone?

DC seemed quite happy at the charity quiz night at PP last night. There wasn't any sign of worries there.

He will be eligible to play for the u21s as an over age player. This may be useful in the event of an injury crisis, as he will maintain some kind of match fitness and be able to back up the first team squad, if the situation demands.

He will be eligible to play for the u21s as an over age player. This may be useful in the event of an injury crisis, as he will maintain some kind of match fitness and be able to back up the first team squad, if the situation demands.

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.

That girl can't be from Notts...............................................................she's only got 5 toes!🙄

In actual fact, when Warne left Rotherham they were nicely placed with 14 points from 9 games, which over the full season, would have seen them finish in 5th. Whereas the new manager's record would have ended up with 44 points, equal with Reading and Blackpool. They went from over 1.5 points per game with Warne to less than point per game without Warne.
In actual, actual fact Rotherham without Warne, had the equal lowest points per game average along with Blackpool, Reading and Wigan both received points deductions.

Can we afford to be one dimensional for the whole match, every match? What if the opposition work out a way to combat that style of play? Surely we need a Martin type player, preferably a bit younger, who could completely change the way we play, when required?

Can we afford to be one dimensional for the whole match, every match? What if the opposition work out a way to combat that style of play? Surely we need a Martin type player, preferably a bit younger, who could completely change the way we play, when required?

Birmingham got done for similar offenses resulting 2 points penalty suspended for a short period of time, a gentle tap on the wrist.

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.

None of those players are Warne signings, some he'll want keep, depending on which division we'll be playing in. If we do get promoted, we'll need a certain amount of clearing of the decks in order to get better players in to compete at a higher level.
The trouble with offering certain players extended contracts now, is that those who aren't offered new contracts will feel put out. Warne is a big one on harmony within the squad, a sure way to spoil this is to effectively say to a few of the team 'I'm not interested in keeping you'.  I think that Warne will also need to evaluate how these players fit into the new dynamics of the team, which we will see this season.
I think that new contracts will be looked at in the lead up to the new year, when we have a better idea of where we are headed and how the players fit into the project.

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.

How long have you been a Derby fan? 🤣

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.

None of those players are Warne signings, some he'll want keep, depending on which division we'll be playing in. If we do get promoted, we'll need a certain amount of clearing of the decks in order to get better players in to compete at a higher level.
The trouble with offering certain players extended contracts now, is that those who aren't offered new contracts will feel put out. Warne is a big one on harmony within the squad, a sure way to spoil this is to effectively say to a few of the team 'I'm not interested in keeping you'.  I think that Warne will also need to evaluate how these players fit into the new dynamics of the team, which we will see this season.
I think that new contracts will be looked at in the lead up to the new year, when we have a better idea of where we are headed and how the players fit into the project.

You'd be concerned if we had injuries now, I was almost suicidal at the thoughts of injuries last season. No real back up at keeper, no RB to start with, no real back up at LB, left footed Fozzy having to play RCB relying on players closer to 40 than 30 at CB cover. God help us if Didzy had got injured.
With exception of the main striker, we are in a better place throughout the squad. With money coming in for Knight and Bielik, the main striker issue should be sorted.