Ellafella
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1Wildsmith 6 Had he worn an orange strip and placed an orange flashing light on his head he would have been mistaken for a traffic cone like the ones stationed around Pride Park after the game when you are trying to get away.
24Nyambe 7 None shall pass; none did pass. Rather flunked a back-post header first half when he could've scored.
35Nelson 7.5 No Trafalgar; like taking candy from a baby, the Exeter forwards bearly troubled this solid centre-half.
6Cashin 7.0 Very busy and effective; a couple of loose long ones and a half-chance header from a corner.
3Forsyth 8.0 Sublime passes and the architect of the moves for both goals, like a fine wine and I will really miss Forsyth when he hangs up his sporran for good.
4Hourihane 7.0 Kept the machine working with ample delivery and some tantlizing corners; was appropriately & warmly applauded from all corners of the Park for taking the flak without flinching last Saturday.
12Smith 6.0 late legs and hardly a sweat.
8Bird 🦅 8.5 So Oooozed class with Will Hughesque passes; has the football DNA to imprint and impose himself more but when Bird ticks then Derby toks. Needs to shoot more.
2Wilson 7.0 Was "reet petite" with neat feet and flowing passages of play; his energy is definitely what we need but wasn't running at midnight with Dexy's after "gassing out."
17Barkhuizen 7.0 An energetic finale with zip and zest; created and cut-in and was unlucky with a left-hook which flashed wide.
17Sibley 6.5 A well-oiled cog in the gear box but didn't get beyond 3rd gear. The onus is on Sibs to drive himself more at the opposition.
14Washington 7.0 gets a whole extra point for the goal; he occupied 5 defenders before scuffing a grubber into the corner. Some might say "spawny get" but a goal in the net is worth 2 in the bush. Or summat. 🤷♂️
11Méndez-Laing 8.5 MotM Pace, Power, Control and head and shoulders above. Ripped the onion bag from the rigging with his goal and was unfairly deprived of his headed 2nd by the myopic assistant ref. His most effective game of the season.
9Collins 5.0 Loses a point for that pass failure - he seemed to be the only one in Pride Park who didn't see Barkuizen in acres of space with a free zone to goal. Generally ran around but should stick in/around the box.
It would be churlish to be anything other than upbeat about 3 points, 2 goals and a clean keeper's jersey ...but Exeter had energy and nothing more and should've been despatched by 45. Interesting to see NML given the freedom of the chess board to go wherever; it worked because on another night he could've had a hattrick. However, Warne needs to find another trick with which to unpick opposition otherwise top 6 will always be fingertips away.
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Player ratings
Wildsmith 6
Nyambe 7
Nelson 7
Cashin 7
Foz 7
Bird 8
Hourihane 7
Sibley 5
NML 7
Wlison 7
Waggy 6
Washington 6
Collins 6
Smith 6
Barks 6
From @Magicman
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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 (Tv).
1Wildsmith
24Nyambe
35Nelson
6Cashin
3Forsyth
4Hourihane
12Smith
8Bird 🦅
2Wilson
17Barkhuizen
17Sibley
14Washington
11Méndez-Laing
9Collins
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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 (Tv).
1. Wildsmith
24.Nyambe
35.Nelson
6.Cashin
3.Forsyth
5. Bradley
12.Smith
14.Washington
22.Fornah
4.1Hourihane
17.Sibley
8.Bird
7.Barkhuizen
11.Méndez-Laing
9.Collins
10. Waghorn
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3 minutes ago, Kernow said:
Bayliss is a Derby fan, isn't he?...
Yes he actually is.
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Gerry has passed away to the big football pitch in the sky. Lovely guy and a sweet left peg. A signing made by Tommy Docherty I recall. Probably had more impact at Brighton where he moved to in 1978.
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20 minutes ago, Malty said:
Ok. I could probably figure this out myself, but I thought it might be fun for others to help me out.
I bought a t-shirt for my son and I wondered if someone could name all the Derby players that are on it (depicted as Subbuteo figures!) ….
First chap is Peter Shilton. Last but one chap is Gabbiadini. First player on row 4 is Dean Saunders. Last player on row 5 is Igor Stimac. First player on row 5 is Roy Mac. 2nd player on row 1 is Paolo Wanchope….
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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 (Tv).
Vickers
Wilson
Forsyth
Nyambe
Hourihane
Bradley
Cashin
Barkhuizen
Smith
Bird
Collins
Brown
Sibley
Fornah.
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On 09/10/2023 at 13:39, Anon said:
Some people have an odd mental block when it comes to names.
For example, I always forget Freud's first name. I know it's either Sigmund or Penis, but I forget which.
Penis envy on your part possibly 🤷♂️. Do you suck your pen ever? 👀
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On 07/10/2023 at 19:53, strawhillram said:
Cba
Clubs like it because the prize money, in addition to a £20,000 participation fee, brings £10,000 per victory and £5,000 per draw in the group stage, with the figures for a win rising through the rounds to £100,000 for winning the final.Bradford City see the benefits of the competition. “We struggle in the early rounds but the crowds have been higher in recent years,” their chief executive, Ryan Sparks, says. “We have been clear that we will name better teams and take the competition seriously but they are still low four figures.
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19 minutes ago, Ellafella said:
Great idea & lovely looking items.
What other’s could be incorporated?
Eg Derek Ales; Steve Cherry B; MacKay Single Malt,
Champagne Charlie! George
- angieram and Premier ram
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Great idea & lovely looking items.
What other’s could be incorporated?
Eg Derek Ales; Steve Cherry B; MacKay Single Malt,
- admira, Premier ram and Anag Ram
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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 (Tv).
1Wildsmith
24Nyambe
35Nelson
6Cashin
3Forsyth
12Smith
22Fornah
8Bird 🦅
11Méndez-Laing
16Wilson
10Waghorn
4Hourihan
7Barkhuizen
14Washington
9Collins
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I’ll just leave this here
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12 minutes ago, jcidaho said:
I would start Sibs. It's a different game than against blackpool. They are going to park the bus, and we can't unlock it with simply crossing all the time. Sibs would help with running at players and dislodging them, and actually making shots.
Absolutely. Horses for courses. Open them up early …
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Far more appropriate that it’s a minute’s applause with the image of him jigging with the League trophy on the big screen.
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13 minutes ago, angieram said:
An alliterative masterclass there, Ellafella!
Thanks @angieram. I was buzzing all the way home on the mini-bus, entirely due to the thrill of the match, and re-living those mental pictures of game changing moments. Isn't football brilliant when it works for your team?
But, Will Madame Football brings us back to Earth at Cheltenham on Saturday - I daren't even mention that statistic! (Cheltenham Town, who equalled an English Football League record by failing to score for an 11th successive match) damn! I've said it. 😲
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35 minutes ago, jameso said:
Oh alliterative @Ellafella, always admired in appraisal: considerable kudos for your carefully considered comments and contributions.
Love it @jameso. Thanks for your beautifully crafted piece too - your input always helps me to review my deliberations. keep them coming.
Derby County vs Exeter City (H) Match Thread
in Derby County Forum
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Very good ref I thought. Totally and correctly ignored the "dying flies" of Exeter's attempt to stymie the flow.