BathRam72

Derby 3 v 1 Reading FRGS Barks

On 04/03/2024 at 12:58, SK47 said:

I said it a thousand times, Gayles game has changed from the out and out goal scorer that we knew of him years ago. Now its about his intelligence, movement, linkup play. Just like NML and Didzy when he was here, he's got an opportunity to get a good run of games, no real pressure to perform, and allows him to grow in confidence, aswell as building continuity with the rest of the lads. Hes popped up with a goal after 2 appearances and I said that if he can get an early goal in his time here, i reckon the flood gates will open and I stand by that. 

 

A confident Gayle in this league would walk into any teams starting 11 and I reckon just like NML, we will get the best out of him.

 

👌

And I have told you a million times, not to exaggerate 

Great result

Yes

What a beauty

Get in 

42 minutes ago, MadAmster said:

When I was teaching, I was the only English teacher at the Dutch school and sports college that taught UK English. The rest did the US variety. I was the only one who spent lessons early doors with 1st years teaching them phonetics so they got their English pronunciation correct.

Each and every sound we make is formed by a combination of mouth shape, tongue position, use or not of the throat..... easy when you know how. Problem is it's just not taught anymore.

 

My wife is an English teacher. She teaches phonetics and how to sound words etc.

I think the problem is once these kids get out into society and the language is degraded due to laziness and TEXT speak. Unfortunately.

Even the publishes are now adding text speak into their dictionaries.

I know language evolves, but I think we are just getting lazy.

40 minutes ago, MadAmster said:

Obviously deliberately chosen to replace "Like I/you said" which he uses much less these days. Whoever does the media training needs replacing. As a retired English teacher, I'd take the job on.

This leads me to another pet hate... I hear more and more people unable to pronounce the "th" letter combination correctly. Think becomes "fink". Bother becomes "bovver". This becomes "dis" or "vis". Do they not teach articulation these days at school?

My pet hate also. I hate doing it but my stepson says 'bovvered' and 'Fink' So I have to ask if that is with 2 V's or is that a capital F? .

I also hate when the T's get left out of words these days - better becomes Be'er (I can't even bloody write it)

51 minutes ago, Archied said:

I had a dream last night , Paul warne was standing in a bathroom with a towel at the ready as Bobby Ewing stepped from the shower , make of it what you will 🤷🏻‍♂️

Would you like to talk?????

9 hours ago, Millenniumram said:

I believe so yes, not name dropped but there’s certainly indications that the signings of Washington and Bradley in particularly were essentially “forced” through by Warne, even though others had their reservations. Think the way those signings have turned out won’t have done Warne any favours in the regard. 

In my opinion - Bradley is starting to find some decent form after a sloppy start. Washington was definitely finding form and if I remember got injured playing for his country. So I doubt they would be an issue. 

Ward having a blinder

Yessss

Derby 3 v 1 Port Vale FRGS Nelson.

We need this one.

54 minutes ago, Sparkle said:

He has a stubborn streak doesn’t he - thinking 3 centre half’s is the way to go even at home whatever it costs the team elsewhere in the selected team. 
Does he have favourites? Well it seems to appear so 

Does he give youngsters a chance, even in none sense cup games - not really 

Does he sign players with huge recent injury records - absolutely 

is he a good judge of a player ? - depends on your view point, use Bradley as an example - past 30 signed on high wages and looked not very good at all and fairly incapable of playing in a back 4 and when you compare to a Curtis Davies who played for very little for us in the past two seasons who never looked useless and positionally sound ( no surprise he is helping Cheltenham away from the relegation spots) 

it's all about opinions but I think a lot of our players look as miserable as they can be weather or not they are playing or not 

They probably look miserable due to the whether 😉

9 hours ago, Sheff Ram said:

Utter garbage. Team not won for 22 games come to team chasing auto promotion and win. Bye bye autos. We are simply not good enough. We've clung on to 2nd place, but in truth, we simply aren't good enough nor worthy. Playoffs at best.

Whilst I can see your anger and frustration. We are still second and you saying we aren't good enough suggests the rest are better, yet they are not in second are they? So keep the faith, every team has a wobble. Still in there and hopefully the rest will have their wobbles.

All to play for.

Just now, oodledoodle said:

I'm disappointed he's still our manager, yes. But it's clear he's not going anywhere. He'll not be here forever. For now the best thing I can think of doing is supporting the team, and trying not to let Warne tarnish my love for this club.

Blimey. You must really hate him if you think he will tarnish the club after Morris' antics

1 minute ago, Millenniumram said:

I’ve got to up at 5am to get a train to Birmingham.

Could this get any more miserable. Thanks a lot Derby

5.00 as well. You are not alone 

3 minutes ago, MickD said:

He is a liability

Funny isn't it. Everyone was moaning when Vickers got the top spot.

Just now, Millenniumram said:

GET IN

NOW FFS DONT DROP MORE POINTS FROM WINNING POSITIONS

I blame you if we do

Get in

On 24/02/2024 at 18:03, Ellafella said:

Half-marks allowed; please rate all subs. Closes Thursday @ 18:00. Results by Thursday 22:00. Average is 6.00. Therefore, when a sub steps on the pitch he is on 6 -that's the baseline. Also indicate ATG (at the game) Or Tv.

1Wildsmith

35Nelson

5Bradley

6Cashin

2Wilson

4Hourihane

7Barkhuizen

32Adams

12Smith

20Elder

24Nyambe

8Bird 🐦 

17Sibley

25Gayle

11Méndez-Laing

I find your scoring a little odd.

Wildsmith didn't have the best game - but 1?

And as for Adams, yes he has been rock solid so far, but does that warrant 32?

Or am i missing something?  😁

Derby 3 v 1 Charlton FRGS Barks

Bradley. Get in

14 hours ago, oodledoodle said:

Just seen Madley in a pub in Barnsley. Having a pint with Toby Tyke. Wearing full Barnsley kit, cleaning his red cards, and he was practicing how to write "Mendez-Laing" in a little black book. On the dart board was a ram.

Make of that what you will.

Now. You do realise if NML gets sent off, you will have started a conspiracy theory. 

Barnsley 1 v 2 Derby FRGS Bird