GangwayD

Barks, NML and Gayle really seemed to have gelled as a front 3. Gutted these injuries have hit now. Sounds like Barks is also injured so it’s an opportunity for CBT or Wilson maybe. I orefer NML in the wider areas rather than part of a front two. As another poster said we may have to play a system out of necessity with who is available. Wonder if Callum Elder will have a big part to play, moving Sibley further up. Best Regards Gangway D from the Terrace

Arrived carrying injuries when it’s already very difficult coming in to a new squad getting used to how players and the team like to play. I agree, underwhelmed so far but has showed glimpses of what he could be about. He will need to work harder in a PW team, but add that to his ability and I think he will prove to be a good signing. Gangway D from the Terrace

Has the potential to nail down a regular starting slot for me - and could play any number of positions, which ironically might count against him. One of the quickest I’ve seen dribbling the ball with various tricks to beat a defender and as we’ve seen, decent in the air too. He is certianly one who is Championship quality. He is loving his time here and I suspect feels really settled. Keep it going Lane lad. He does seem to tire when he starts games but PW will hopefully have him super fit for next season, as I don’t think he got a proper pre-season. “Running down the wing, all the Derby sing, Chunky Kane Wilson” Cheers Gangway D from the Terrace

Most of his interviews are bizarre and the press must love it. They ask a question and he rambles on, and starts answering and asking himself questions he thinks might be coming. At least he has some personality and it's not the stock answers most managers trot out. I do think he sets himself for a fall though by being far too honest - he will/should learn from this. I also think, as a player if you are with him you'll go more than the extra mile, so hopefully they have all bought in to his ethos. I'd bet if you are an outsider, then he wouldn't give you the time of day. Ultimately, he's a complex character and I'd love to share a pint with him and talk football. Whenever your free PW - your round ! Cheers Gangway D from the Terrace

I was right behind it. Absolute class (header and the man). As you said, one of the best headed goals I've ever seen. The leap, the timing, the placement the power - poetry in motion. Cheers Curtis Gangway D from the Terrace

Great post. I still wished they had developed the old BBG instead of moving to Pride Park. Those narrow streets around the ground were a warren and you knew every little shortcut or potential place for trouble. Thankfully I was always on the fringes, and our pre-match ritual were a few pre-match in the Grange then into the Popside or C Stand. The older lads we're as much cult hero's to me as some of the players. Cheers Gangway D from the terrace

Maybe 'quick' was an exaggeration, but half the pace of JC !?, Wow, I reckon that means I could walk faster than he runs 😛 I thought he was much more mobile. I've changed my mind then ! Cheers Gangway D from the terrace

Completely agree Sparkie. Warne knows him well and like Collins he puts a shift in, but he's quicker, better in the air and offers better movement which would open things up more for our wider and central midfield players. 6 Months loan, or 18 month contract at the very best, but Wednesday would have to sell him to us for peanuts if that was the case. Also depends how long Waggy is out for. A loan the best option, so if Sheff Weds come down he could go back to their squad. Cheers Gangway D from the terrace

Good post. I don't know much about the first two players you mentioned but I really like the look of Dan Crowley, although doubt Notts County would entertain losing him in January. I still think Johnson Clarke-Harris would be worth a two year deal. Far more of a handful than anything we currently have and could make a big difference. It could be argued he doesn't work as hard as our current forwards, plus has history with PW, so doubt this would happen. Would Peterborough allow him to come to a promotion rival, so he'll probably go to Bristol Rovers. Cheers Gangway D from the Terrace

Talking of The RAMones, Baby I love you was originally 'DERBY' I love you. I can't live without you I love everything about you I can't help it if I feel this way Oh I'm so glad I found you I want my arms around you I love to hear you sing my name Tell me that you feel Tell me that you feel Tell me that you feel the same Derby, I love you, come on Derby Derby, I love you Derby I love, I love only you

Sheep by The Housemartins And when you see a cane, I see a crook (whoa-oh) And when you see a crowd, I see a flock It's sheep you're up against (sheep you're up against, sheep you're up against, sheep your're against) It's sheep you're up against (sheep you're up against, sheep you're up against, sheep your're against) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIWOhisqrP8

Not completely sure but I picked it up in the pub as the below, although I'd had several beers to be honest so was singing anything... Tsamina mina, eh, eh Waka waka, eh, eh Derby boy will go insane John Jules has scored again Cheers GDFTT

Made me giggle this one for some reason - I like it !. Although not sure if this was borrowed from the Fozzie Fozzie Fozzie version which someone suggested on here to the same tune !. Unless that was also you Chester40 and you have a fascination with us having a player sang to the tune of Oggy Oggy Oggy ! The John Jules song was quite catchy being sang in boozers and by some in the away end at Leyton Orient on Saturday. Cheers Gangway D from Terrace

Spot on Edward. It's very worrying with so many out of contract. You wonder if Warne does not really fancy and/or want to keep any of them, and it could be argued they are not worth negotiating any new deals. As you said, it will mean a whole new squad, with excuses / reasons that they would need time to gel, making it extremely difficult to challenge for promotion next year, if we fail this. We could be back to square one. Failure this year, and Warne might be axed, so it would be a whole new manager with probably different systems. I'd hope, we could bring some young talent through and with some shrewd acquisitions we could go again and be even stronger, but lets not rule out doing it this season, with some quality in January and if we can become much more consistent. A powerful mobile target man would be a must for me, plus one with blistering pace to stretch the pitch. Also a box to box energetic midfielder as I don't think we replaced Knighty. Have we got the funds to do it ? Regards Gangway D from the terrace

Scored twice today for Wimbledon who won and had two sent off. Not good timing if the links are genuine ! Gangway D from the Terrace