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7 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

Good post, although Wisdom was also part of that McClaren team.

Sort of, he was in the team but was still a Liverpool player then spent a few years away until Rowett signed him. 

I wonder what people were thinking when Clough signed him on loan in the 12/13 season, what was it 15 games 2 goals, and an absolutely awful haircut. Clough was playing him on the left hand side ??‍♂️

Who would’ve called it then that he’d go on to be the best striker we’ve had in 20 years!   I also agree with Leicester Ram in the type of players we have in the team and particularly the lack of pace in the team means he’s no longer the best option. Clearly we’ve offered him what we felt we could and he’s found a better deal elsewhere and in going to Bristol he’s going to a club at the same level. Fair play to him and hope it works out.  I’m not going to criticise Derby either - we’ve got to do what is best for the club, and they feel they can’t accommodate him for anything more than what we offered.

It is a sad day and it is very much the end of an era, with only Fozzy left now from that McClaren team. However players come and go - I wanted to watch Eranio Baiano Stimac Wanchope Poom and Sturridge forever. It can’t happen unfortunately.

However I’m looking forward to the new era under Cocu, with Bird Bogle Lowe Knight Sibley Holmes Lawrence and Marriott - with hopefully a polish wing wizard to follow. Who is to say this era won’t eclipse the clough/mcclaren team and get over the line?

But all the best Chrissy. You will always be a Rams legend and eclipse most of the strikers we’ve had in my lifetime for the impact you’ve had on the club, probably only behind likes of Davison, Saunders, Goddard, Sturridge, Baiano, Wanchope but ahead of Gabbiadini Johnson Kitson Strupar (only due to injury) Christie, Rasiak, Howard - that ain’t bad!!

Rude awakening for Frank. Tactically extremely naive in second half though unlucky not to be ahead in first half.

Needs to learn quickly!! 

Gallagher would be perfect...if Chris Martin doesn't come back.

we do need to get rid of some forwards though!!

If (sorry when) we don't get Lansbury, what about Jordon Mutch from Palace, probably cheaper than Lansbury, physical presence, talented footballer and Derby lad, he could be the box to box we're missing. Apols if this has already been mentioned.