BathRam72

The first time in weeks, I haven't chosen Bird as my Frgs. Get in

I would agree with you. However. Bird is young and should be able to go longer into the season. Collins and NML put far more effort and energy in than Bird. So you are right with those two. I like Bird, but he is not all that. His basic passing was atrocious the other night. That is not fatigue that is lazy.

Derby 3 v 1 Cheltenham FRGS NML

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I think, those who resort to insult and abuse are generally lacking in intelligence and don't have the argument to back up any criticism. So they resort to vitriol abuse. Or they fall under the 'yeah yeah, what he said' group.

Not sure I entirely agree with your last line. At levels above, games are usually wide open and players have time. If you are clever you don't have to run as much if you can dictate the play. At this level, most teams rely on their athleticism ton just run and hope they are faster and harder than the opposition. Currently most teams are more than Derby.

However, if your midfield is so poor as ours is, why would you play it to them. Bird pretty much gave every ball to the opposition last night. So until we get some decent players in the midfield, we may as well play 5 at the back and 5 up front.

I do agree that last night was awful. Isn't the Derby way, to get within touching distance then fall away. The midfield is atrocious at the moment. Bird couldn't place any pass unless to the opposition and shied away from tackles. I wonder if another team are in for him and he doesn't want to get injured. No one was really on it last night for whatever reason. My original point was in answer to the toxicity on the forum recently. I agree it is terrible. But we have come through similar times .

Maybe some of the new members can't remember the tough times and feel we have a god given right to be perfect every game. League 1 is tough because the teams get in your face. Everyone ups there game for Derby because they also see us as a big club. We currently are not a big club. Awaiting incoming from Nigel aged 9

1 v 2 coming up

Probably because they are so lightweight. Genius really

Has Bird actually completed a pass to one of ours. He looks very out of sorts. Even in a poor performance

Bugger

To answer the original question. Which ever way the transfer window goes, there will be those who say Stick, then moan if we fail and there will be those who say, throw caution to the wind and spend, then moan if we fail. I believe if you have a good tight knit squad who remain fit (obviously nothing is guaranteed) then maybe just strengthen in your vulnerable areas. Don't just throw money in (MM) because it is the RIGHT Thing to do and WILL hopefully get us promoted. So pleased I do not have to make those decisions.

Reading 1 v 3 Derby. FRGS Bird

Run?

Do you have any contacts at Leeds? I am sure they will have pictures of him training with us.

I would argue that a good deal of the £6.8m was probably legacy payments for the likes of Beilik etc. To be where we are not having paid a fee for players since 2020 is pretty good I suspect. When you rely on freebies and loans, you only have a pick of a very small pool of players. When you can spend, that pool gets much bigger and better. I will not complain about where we are based on the current finances.

So. The accounts and how much has been spent v squad worth should be a stark reminder to those who DEMAND instant success. Blame recruitment if you want, but the plain fact is Clowes is running this club sustainably. I take my hat off to you sir. Especially after the previous farce

Lincoln 1 v 2 Derby FRGS Bird

If his heart wasn't in it, I doubt he would be captain. The players chose him because they must have seen him as the best leader, figure head and role model. So, no I don't feel the same way.

Milleniumram for manager. Because this youngster can do a much better job.

Agreed. But very predictable and boring everytime. Especially when we are 1 point from the top. Some people would moan if we were 10 points clear and win with a poor performance

I doubt he can

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