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It was funny seeing him next to CKR at the end, he was kind of mid chest level. .. 
Hugely impressed .. lots of stuff that I will ramble about in a minute but the absolute first thing is that he knows that moving the ball quickly messes up the most organised tactics or system. One touch pass on the bounce .. you can’t counter that, it breaks lines.
Terrier, ratter, nice quick feet, prefers the forward ball but intelligent enough to know you can’t do that all the time. Neat, quick. Didn’t notice any particular long range passing put the short and simple was spot on. I think he brought genuine balance to our midfield. Shinnie is a bit box to box but has been given a bit of a DM’s watching brief. Knight is a bit right sided with attacking intent and Liam sits nicely between the two. 
 
How does Ravel fit ? Gifted player and with assets of his own. For me he might be an alternative to Lawrence rather than having them in the same team,
Hey, wherever we end up it’s going to make some interesting footy conversations.. There will be pressures on Knight, Bird and Festy .. they will be tempted .. they are young guys with an abundance of talent .. we might lose them if we go to league 1 .. but if the likes of Thompson,Watson, Cashin, Sibley and others remain then we will have a young dynamic team with something serious to offer and well worth watching. It’s going to be hard over the next 9 months but I see a future and I see some fun mixed with the angst 
 

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

Yes get in Derby that's the fight I love to see let's stick togather and show efl and gibson you are not sending us down with a fight we shall fight you on the pitch and on the league table. And now to the lads you kepted your heads up and yes we were 2-1 down at half time but tom Lawrence chip in with two great goals and jasion unplayable and young lad laim Thompson what a great debut for the lad let just hope festy not to hurt.
We are Derby county
Ypu will not break us efl
Never beat the Derby
We are staying up.

…I read quite a bit about him. He was described to me as “Sammy Lee-esque ” and having seen him I can see why:
1. Great balance and low centre of gravity.
2. 2-footed and great passer.
3. Tough tackler
4. Very mobile. 

5. was not phased by being with experienced pros. Played without fear and great fire and tenacity.
Academy keeps delivering. Really impressive debut. 

Already posted in the match thread, but the lad deserves the recognition of having a DCFC Fans Forum topic in his name, and for positive reasons.
Like a new signing for us whilst under embargo. Frustrating he's had to wait so long to be eligible to play.
When the dark clouds pass, if we can make it through without losing our young talent, the future is clearly bright. 
 

It will be interesting to see the impact; remember Wigan were unbeatable when they went in Admin; it can take the pressure off and lead to freedom to express…or it can take the edge off…& lead to a slump. So all down to professional pride & of course some will be playing for their next contract so …we’ll see. 
 
Just hope the fans remain so positive.

Dont forget Baldrick. He may be our cunning plan.

It will be interesting to see the impact; remember Wigan were unbeatable when they went in Admin; it can take the pressure off and lead to freedom to express…or it can take the edge off…& lead to a slump. So all down to professional pride & of course some will be playing for their next contract so …we’ll see. 
 
Just hope the fans remain so positive.

It will be interesting to see the impact; remember Wigan were unbeatable when they went in Admin; it can take the pressure off and lead to freedom to express…or it can take the edge off…& lead to a slump. So all down to professional pride & of course some will be playing for their next contract so …we’ll see. 
 
Just hope the fans remain so positive.

Get back on the Boro fan site Mr. Gibson ? 

It will be interesting to see the impact; remember Wigan were unbeatable when they went in Admin; it can take the pressure off and lead to freedom to express…or it can take the edge off…& lead to a slump. So all down to professional pride & of course some will be playing for their next contract so …we’ll see. 
 
Just hope the fans remain so positive.

Bear in mind Mel still owns the stadium and in consequence, whether we like it or not, we're still dependent on his goodwill to complete the successful transition to new ownership. If he's looking for an excuse to say duck it, this is exactly the kind of thing that could give him it....

Rescued from my mum’s house today… 

I haven't got that one, I have a similar one, but that's a beauty.

Not used it for a while 

Time for another cuppa

I’m waiting for David to post his table number again from Witherspoons.

What no Parachute payments?...on a serious note, Where can I chuck you £100 to help whilst DCFC are in limbo.

Watch out for the horse's head in your bed...