andyburton72

Even if we were a Prem team with Prem quality players and were several places above them in the league we could have an off night and lose 2 0 to West Ham.  That's how football works.  1 result in isolation means nothing.
We don't really need to put anything into perspective in my opinion.

I wish a few people would get a grip and stop complaining.
We've been comfortably outplayed and threatened very little but, what exactly did you expect? The weekly wage of a couple of their players is probably more than our team cost to put together.
I'm a little disappointed but we've not been destroyed or humiliated. I accept that West Ham could probably have moved up a gear or two if necessary but the two priorities for me were get through it with no major injuries and get thumped.

Really?
We’ve not been that bad. We’re a small League 1 squad with either inexperience or 30+, put together for absolutely nothing.
Against a side where players on their bench earn more than our entire starting 11 combined. They may be underperforming this season, but they’re in the knockouts of a European competition.
We need to be realistic. It’s League 1 v Premier League and that’s probably indicated fairly on the pitch.

Any right back we could sign would be sat on the bench anyway. Smith more than deserves that position at the moment. Happy to go with what we have as cover.

He’s doing a great job, think he always would in this league 

It is a work in progress with Warne. We were never going to be the finished article and playing champagne football after 20 games.
When you consider the level of injuries and suspensions we have had and how stretched the squad has been and continues to be, Warne is getting a lot right. 
Of course, it isn’t perfect. We are drawing a large proportion of our games and the style of play can be frustrating to watch when it doesn’t work.
But there are some good signs and there is plenty to build on as we move into 2023. If we can make a few tweaks in January, we’re in a really good place to kick on.

Well we had a LB in the middle of a back three, an attacking midfielder LWB, a midfielder at RB, a lad with his second league start at RCB, a lad with a handful of games in centre midfield, coming off a tough schedule of games…think we did pretty well.
Collins had one of those games, getting frustrated with others whilst running about achieving little. 
Sky Sports giving Dale MOTM who did nothing all game against Sibley as a LWB???
Sibley will have his critics but I think a game like tonight will do him some good because he will learn positional play by playing in that position. He did ok tonight all things considered. I think he’s learnt more these last 10 games than he’s done in the previous 90.
Defensively we were excellent, in fairness so were they. We had the better chances but a draw a fair result. Our best chances never fell to the player you would want it to unfortunately. 
Quite funny seeing a side getting frustrated by time wasting at throw ins considering they have a whole routine involving towels for every throw in all game. 

I’m not unhappy, just don’t really see the point.
For what it’s worth, I always believe a manager needs a year at the club at least, something which Rosenior never had the privilege of (being in charge), Warne not even close.
Where we are now is Warne has been at the club for a month, during that time he’s been on holiday, we’ve had an international break with a few of the players away so he will still be in that figuring out what’s what and who can do what stage.
He’s clearly asking something completely different from the players and that won’t happen over night, I’m not sure we truly saw the best a Rosenior team could offer, nor have we seen what the best a Warne team can offer.
I think we’re in danger of looking like a very silly fanbase (online) and should have some more patience before ripping into him, at least let him have the January window to bring in some players he likes for his system. 

Despite loving the possession football under Mac (1&2) I found roseniors (you know,that temporary stand in manager we had) football utterly tedious.
He somehow managed to make passing football look like a boring and goalless pastime when we know it doesn't have to be.
Thanks for your time Liam but I'm glad we moved on (well some of us have).

Rosenior didn't really play out from the back. We played it across the back a few times, looked panicked then went long and often straight out of play, the worst of that being at Lincoln
I think now Rosenior has gone people are remembering his football more fondly than they should. It was ok for Oxford, Charlton and the first 45 v Barnsley, after that it started to decline and never recovered. The only exception to that that I can think of was West Brom at home in the cup, that was a good performance.
From what I can tell so far Warne wants us to try and get it into the wide CB then down the flanks quickly to the wing backs or up into the striker.
Ultimately, both weren't or haven't been good enough. Only Warne has chance to change that now
I will add, the officials have been nothing short of shocking and haven't helped either of them

If you hadn't noticed, we are presently **in** league one and need to bounce back. 
As for the comments about him having been Rotherham's manager, that is pure snobbery. 

Incoming!

GREAT RESULT

LR should have got some of that magic powder which makes a brand new football team into Man City, 5 games this squad has played together, Cotterills teams just let you have the ball and hit you on the break, Yes we had the lions share of the ball...but people this is not a sprint it'll take time.
There will be more games like this...posters have said "it's some teams Cup Final" when they play us, LR will have to find a way of breaking teams like this down, An away point at Shrewsbury doesn't fill all with enthusiasm but it's a point.
No complaints from me...?

Not "Very poor".
Certainly not "Dire".
"Toothless", yes.  "Frustrating"?  Gotta say yes.
It's an away point, and we stand at 1 defeat in 4, in all comps.  Fair to middling.

I assume you’re being sarcastic? If not…We’ve lost one game. Did you expect us to win every match? Is this the reaction every time we drop points?

I think these two are going to turn out to be the stars of this season. Already seem to have an understanding.
Keep these two fit, get Collins scoring, and this season could turn into one of the best for many a year.
COYR!

Alright Rams, Guiseley (who?) fan here in peace.
I came to the Oxford game on Saturday with my mate (Wolves fan). 
It was our first trip to Pride Park between us and usually we pick a random game every so often. So we ended up at your place.
We had a great time, your stadium is fantastic. Plenty of eateries around the ground too. The fans we were sat near were passionate and it was infectious. We were in the North Stand which was family orientated but it was nice to see so many youngsters getting behind the team.
The atmosphere was great, the bounce by the south stand was something I won't forget. Capped with a great goal to get the win aswell. 
Only downside being, we parked at the industrial park past the south stand and we didn't move for about an hour after the final whistle. But that didn't spoil a great day out. 
All the best for the season, will be looking out for your results and will likely come back later in the season too. 

I liked him when he played for Villa, amazed he is playing for us at this level. I just love watching his movement, ball control and all-round ability.

The second goal was not offside, Rams TV even show an angle that proves it.
It's a preseason friendly folks, let's not do this. Don't be bitter

Yes! Lovely work from McGoldrick.

McGoldrick looks the mutts nuts. 
 

Beggars can’t be choosers at the moment, I am just pleased they are committing to us right now

Beggars can’t be choosers at the moment, I am just pleased they are committing to us right now