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1Wildsmith - 6 Nothing to do so hard to score above average. 
35Nelson - 7 Solid against a non existent front line, or was it our defence that made them non existent. 
5Bradley - 8 Solid against a non existent front line, or was it our defence that made them non existent, and gets .5 for each goal. 
6Cashin - 7 solid against a non existent front line, or was it our defence that made them non existent. 
2Wilson - 7.5 Played the wingback role well. Caused problems for them going forward and was solid defensively. I give him the .5 for the goal. 
12Smith - 7.5 - Player his role well and was part of the reason they were toothless. 
23Fornah - 6 No real time to get extra points than a 6 but was solid. His one run to move us up the pitch and not panic was a good sign we should be able to trust him. 
32Adams - 8 Solid as always but also a threat with through balls and wing runs. Sign him up. 
10Waghorn - 6 See Fornah
17Sibley - 8.5 My motm  Drove us forward and caused problems for them all game. Got an assist and should have had more returns for his input. Add on solid defensive work and you have the motm. 
16Tommo - 8 As important as Adams in that performance. 
4Hourihane 6.5 Steady when he came on and a good assist. 
9Collins - 7 Worked hard to no avail but his battle up top and work rate helped out massively. 
14Washington - 6 - Yes he got in to positions to score, but fluffed them. Shame as we could have done with the goal difference. 
11Méndez-Laing - 7 solid but wasteful with his chance. 
7Barlhuizen 7 Actually our best sub and created two good chances after only being on the pitch for a short time. 

To be fair, very few Derby fans could see goals in that line up and they were correct. Not to be churlish about a 3-0 win but we didn’t score from open play although we could’ve had 3 had chances gone in. But credit to the management team who saw the weakness in Orient’s back line. 

ATG
1Wildsmith 6  Nothing to do
35Nelson 7  Looked back to his best but having said that was never under any pressure 
5Bradley 7.5  Scored 2 and did ok, the goals probably just edged the MOM award
6Cashin 7  Mr reliable
2Wilson 7.5  Especially 1st half played very well and the wing back role really suits him
12Smith 7. Him and Adams looking really good in the centre of the park
23Fornah 6 
32Adams 7.5  Like dog s***, he’s everywhere. Made such a difference to us
10Waghorn 6
17Sibley 7.5  See Wilson 
16 Tommo 7  Surprised he started but thought he did really well yesterday, put in a real shift.
4Hourihane 6
9Collins 6.5  Worked his socks off and gained a few good free kicks in dangerous areas
14Washington 6 
11Méndez-Laing 6.5  Looked a bit better yesterday 
7Barkhuisen 6
I was shocked and very disappointed when I saw the starting 11, but wow how they proved me wrong, even tho the opposition was poor.

1Wildsmith - 6 don’t remember him having to do anything
35Nelson - 7.5 solid as always 
5Bradley - 8.5 won every second ball and header and 2 goals merits MOTM
6Cashin - 7.5 what a player 
2Wilson - 7 good on both sides of the ball 
12Smith - 7 has looked good since coming back into the side 
23Fornah - 6 looked decent 
32Adams - 7 engine 
10Waghorn - 6
17Sibley - 8 great going forward and defensively + an assist 
4Hourihane - 6
9Collins - 6 didn’t do much really 
14Washington - 6 
11Méndez-Laing - 7 was positive on the ball yesterday and got an assist 
7Barlhuizen - 6.5 We’ve missed him, bright as always when he came on and should of had an assist 

1Wildsmith 6.5. Pipe & slippers day
35Nelson.  7.5. Solid as per
5Bradley.  8.  Strong defence & well-taken goals. Owed us that one 
6Cashin.  7.  A couple of dodgy moments, but was always involved.
2Wilson.  7.5.  Nutmeg and mustard 
12Smith.  8. Like a robovac, always tidying up 
23Fornah. 6. A welcome cameo
32Adams. 8.5. Like a human Pacman. My MotM
10Waghorn. 6. Little time to impress 
17Sibley. 8. Great corners, strong in defence and attack.
4Hourihane 6.5. An assist and some good defensive work.
9Collins.  7.5. A goal would have capped a fine performance.
14Washington. 6. So close to getting on the scoresheet.
11Méndez-Laing. 7. Mr Assist is back. Hopefully goals will follow.

To be fair, very few Derby fans could see goals in that line up and they were correct. Not to be churlish about a 3-0 win but we didn’t score from open play although we could’ve had 3 had chances gone in. But credit to the management team who saw the weakness in Orient’s back line. 

Technically they were right but only because, for one reason or another, proven goal scorers were presented with very good goal scoring opportunities which they failed to take yesterday. Any fans that may have said they couldn’t see any goals in that line up kind of implies they couldn’t see us creating such chances for those players.

I commented this at half time.  We were really in charge, played aggressively and looked dominate. 
However, we actually created little from open play. Without the corner routines would we have not scored and the game become another stalemate? I honestly don't know. We played better than we have other weeks, the formation worked better... but may the same worries have resurfaced (and more to the point - could they this weekend)?
It didn't matter,  I'm not being churlish... or negative. 
It's not a black or white opinion. When things go right from the beginning we look really strong and like we will never concede a goal. When they don't we can't seem to adapt on the field and we can look particularly clueless.
One more good performance next weekend and it should be an open goal even we can't f*** up.

So the lineup was not the problem, it was the players. If they are not capable of putting changes away it doesn't make any difference what formation we play.

To be fair, very few Derby fans could see goals in that line up and they were correct. Not to be churlish about a 3-0 win but we didn’t score from open play although we could’ve had 3 had chances gone in. But credit to the management team who saw the weakness in Orient’s back line. 

Attendance 30,247
5th highest today in all leagues and a larger crowd than at Forest.
………………………………….well done to one and all.👍🐏

We're fine..
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Anyone having advocated for Bradley this season, would likely having been feeling pretty let down by him after the Northampton debacle, but he's been excellent today. A brave call from Warne (not one I'd have made!) and great to see the player working hard to redeem himself. 
Big 45 minutes ahead, but it's been quietly impressive so far. More of the same please!!!

I still think we'll win because we've got the better players and Orient don't have a lot to play for now, but dropping a winger and striker for a centre back and centre mid after we've just failed to score against Wycombe seems a strange choice. And it feels quite harsh on CBT .... Sonny lets the team down and comes straight back in as soon as his suspension is up, but CBT is dropped after his mistake.

Great trip again yesterday. Thanks to all who made it possible.
Would recommend it to anyone in the region who wants a different routine on match day.
Lots of amiable chat amongst Rams fans, a spot of lunch and a drop off closer to the ground than you’d get by car or train.
The organisers guarantee a home win every time the coach operates (may have made that last bit up but two from two recently!)

Hello again,
I had a great afternoon yesterday at Pride Park, obviously helped by the outcome. Absolutely brilliant support, underlined by the fact that a Premier League fixture down the road had a lower attendance, even with the decent following that the West Midlands sent over. Decent noise throughout the game too, Pride Park seems to work well with the crowd sound and atmosphere - some of the new stadiums get this wrong. I don't think anybody has managed to emulate atmosphere from the old stadiums that were touched by the hand of Archibald Leitch but Pride Park certainly has most of it and, of course, the people component. 
As for the game, it seemed to me that there looked to be a division between the two sides. I felt that the club, city and fan base seemed to be out of place at L1 level. 
Back soon.

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1Wildsmith 6 no shots on target. Quiet afternoon, dealt well with crosses.
35Nelson 7
5Bradley 7.5 
6Cashin 7
2Wilson 6.5
12Smith 7.5
23Fornah 6
32Adams 7.5
10Waghorn 6
17Sibley 7.5
16 Tommo 7
4Hourihane 6
9Collins 6.5
14Washington 6
11Méndez-Laing 6.5
7Barkhuisen 6.5

Wildsmith 6
35Nelson 7
5Bradley 6.5
6Cashin 7
2Wilson 7
12Smith 6.5
23Fornah 6
32Adams 8
10Waghorn 6
17Sibley 7.5
16 Tommo 7.5
4Hourihane 5.5
9Collins 7
14Washington 5
11Méndez-Laing 6.5
7Barkhuizen 6

ATG
1Wildsmith          6
35Nelson            7
5Bradley             8     
6Cashin              7
2Wilson               7
12Smith               7.5
23Fornah             6
32Adams             8
10Waghorn          6
17Sibley               7.5
16 Tommo            8.5
4Hourihane          6
9Collins                7
14Washington      6
11Méndez-Laing  7
7Barkhuisen         6.5