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4 hours ago, David said:

Last roll of the dice to avoid relegation, hoping for that new manager bounce. 

Risky move when the guy that has been sacked is the clubs top goal scorers Dad.

Even riskier when of the 5 remaining games, next 2 matches are home Burnley (need them on beach but they’ll fancy being confirmed champs) and Luton (need a win for chance of catching blades!). Oh and final match Huddersfield away, they’ll need Warnocks team to be safe, I know who I’d back otherwise there.

The biggest irony is little ol Derby and our little Ol forum keeps getting visits from gumps despite their claims we’re irrelevant, whilst on their European conquest.

Well the latter part is busted, but like their financials once they find themselves in the championship. All that money for what LOL indeed.

2 hours ago, IslandExile said:

Forest,  Leeds and Leicester relegated.

Dreamworld.

Just for @Red_Dawn, reckon his mate getting ready to party

8 minutes ago, JfR said:

Cracking assist from Shelvey for the first goal

 

Always had an eye for a good pass Shelvey.

To be fair to Forest, they’ve had a few injuries of late; if only they had spent a bit more in January 🤷‍♂️🤣

18 minutes ago, Chester40 said:

Wolves, West Ham and Bournemouth win, Forest lost, Foxes too....  good day for football 

Edited for you 😁 oh Dawny boy

Finishing with 10 men because used all their subs, well done Cooper.

16 hours ago, Mick Harford said:

Another loss today

 

 

 

Truly embarrassing, QPR and Mr “wanna be rock star” made for each other.

Don’t worry about it, your lot get relegated, after a dismal start Ainsworth gets sacked to be replaced by Colin who appoints Bobby Zamora as coach, we both end up in the playoffs next year, make the Wembley final, ageing David McGoldrick comes off the bench with the scores level and a ricochet goes in off his backside for an 89 minute winner to the Rams.

Amidst the wild celebrations, Didzy runs across to Bobby drops his shorts and tells him to kiss it.

All wishful thinking of course, except the first bit. I’ll be truly gutted to see you drop 🤥

Deeply conflicted feelings, how can I cheer Leeds winning 😂

2 hours ago, Mr Tibbs said:

Let down by the 9 players behind him unfortunately. Hope that's not the last we see of him. 

No denying McGoldrick was a bit better in that role so it's a tough gig for Sibley to keep his spot. I'd bin off Collins and stick Sibley behind McGoldrick next week, just me though.  

He could’ve chased harder but there were a couple of times he did, right at the off he was at them and closed the ball down; unfortunately I think the lack of energy and service from others, led his enthusiasm to wane.

Just my opinion of course, but Knight offered no more than Sibley today, for all his energy he wasted several balls forward. As for Collins I know who’s more likely to score. Sibley behind McGoldrick would be my choice next week too.
 

All those that say he’s had his chance, Sibley barely gets a run in his favoured position, so some chance, he very often seems to be the fall guy; yet he’d give anything to be successful here, even if asked to play out of position.

One day a manager might persevere with him, really hope Warne does.

The excuse on radio Derby was that only him or Knight can play the behind the striker role; which really was a massive cop out today by Warne.

2 hours ago, Carl Sagan said:

Halftime and 0-2 against Fleetwood. Looks as if we should be worried about team bonding. Derby not at the races so far.

Some of them needed leaving behind on today’s showing.

2 hours ago, SSD said:

And now Hodgson is in talks about returning to Palace. I think he's a decent manager but he's got to be 75? 

Good old modern day football. Short term narrow minded decisions win every time. Amazed Big Sam hasn't had another go yet. 

Whilst agreeing with your sentiment, given the run they’ve been on and that Hodgson knows a lot of the players, it’s an understandable sticky plaster.

Bit harsh on Vieira though, such is the importance on maintaining their Prem finances.

12 hours ago, Blondest Goat said:

Watched the game from the stand opposite the away fans.  The oxford fans were giving the ref pelters in the belief that he was giving Derby special treatment.  He just got a lot wrong like they all do.

This was my view with Oxford friends, they were relieved Didzy was out, really thought it was their day scoring first and yes they too felt harsh done by the ref, we were over aggressive by the way.

Singled out Hourihane for experience as the difference, thought Sibley took his goal superbly but generally didn’t rate us. All I could say, without falling out, is we were more clinical and the game should’ve been over; plus I felt a lot better than watching us Tuesday night.

We’re right in the mix, waaaay to much negativity on here at times.

C.O.Y.R’s

9 minutes ago, Yani P said:

 

None of the not celebrating against your former team b****x either .

Fikayo doing what he does best, pace to burn and covers a Tottenham counter attack; feels good and sad watching him, we definitely aided his development, sad he couldn’t stay longer.

On 26/02/2023 at 18:11, Gerry Daly said:

After Whites pretty good game against Charlton some numpties were asking if Bird would get back into the side. Dear me

Bird is so much better and street wise.

We really need Max back, he not only helps define our style of play, sitting and most game’s running midfield, he’s going to help define our season.

Get Max back in form, we’ll make the play offs, without him we’re struggling.

Him and Didzy staying fit at the end of season is going to be crucial; both make us tick in different ways.

3 minutes ago, CBRammette said:

Didzy looks shattered

It’s a concern we’re so reliant on a 35 year old; really need Collins to find some form.

Last nights referee was was one of the best we’ve seen all season. Consistent in the main, not afraid to book players and other than stopping play for a none head injury, got most things right; other decisions being less contentious.

Hope Rebecca Welsh overseas our games again.

@Jourdan or @plymouthram any hotels nearby you would recommend?

1 minute ago, Curtains said:

I don’t think Barnsley were cloggers.  
 

They just got the better of us on the day. .

Team selection is easy after the event .

Sure we’re all wannabe F.M gurus on here after the event. @angieram made a valid point about set up, I feel similar, they DID boss us at times, particularly midfield, we looked lightweight. That’s more the point, similar tactics to Wycombe were evident to me, both how we set up and how they set about us.

Warne could choose other options next time around, it’s happened last 2 games, he’s got a lot right since coming in, this is no crisis, we’re more than capable of achieving play offs and I expect us to get there. If we end up playing Barnsley, Bird would be a big difference but I’d still think about playing a different formation, using the muscle we do have in our squad or they may just get the better of us again!

22 minutes ago, angieram said:

The players were set up to go for it, not to learn the lesson from Wycombe. If you play a lightweight team against thugs, this will be the result again and again.

Trouble is, we haven't got the muscle (or nous) to counteract that.

Well, you could always change tactics in anticipation of it. If It’s a game we expected to get roughed up, stick Curtis in the middle of a back 3, have wing backs and bring Collins in for his physical presence too. Regardless of form, Collins is muscle, Curtis battle hardened, those that blow up, that’s when you bring your subs on.

Yes you’re right, doing the same thing, getting the same result. I’d say we do have options though, I hope Warne learns as much as the players, if we have to play cloggers again; particularly in any play offs. 

Fwiw I think away at Plymouth, won’t see the same tactics from the opposition.

On 16/02/2023 at 10:22, Duracell said:

Whole team's different with Bird in it. Every single player. They can make riskier runs, can expect a pass into feet if they're a forward, or a ball out wide for full backs and wingers. These players can play their game without having to think.

He doesn't do Hollywood passes that often, but he pulls off those slightly-more-difficult than average passes relentlessly, every time. Very few CMs at this level can do it. It's the marginal gain that separates us from the rest of the league and puts us up there with the best.

That's where the calm comes from with Bird. Having a player like that in the spine of your team makes everything run like clockwork.

Never more obvious than today. It’s becoming a cliche that players can suddenly seem much better when they’re out the team for a spell, but in Bird’s the whole team seems much better with him in it; certainly at this level anyway.

12 minutes ago, B4ev6is said:

Just matter of performance that upset me today.

If we played well and still loss fair enough but today lads just not looked brothered and that what upset me today.

Sleep on it B4, been a long day for many but Tuesday we go again and we’re going to win.

Guess they won’t be many not heard the name but a bit before my pin up yearns, had to recall what she was about via google.

Keeping it classy, can see why she was admired, even noticed a pic at the age of 75, she was one pretty lady.

R.I.P