Millenniumram

Blatant red card that, clear as day. Ref bottled it

What this thread really needs is the lover of all things Scottish @Jimbo Ram to have some input 

No way, OpenAI released a Scottish version of Old Ben?!

1 hour ago, Topram said:

Not sure how we were lucky to have a clean sheet? First half a header that tricked to Wildsmith second half a header straight at him and a clearance from Cashin that’s literally all they did 

They had a few more chances than that second half. There was one in particular off a cross where their sub headed straight at Wildsmith and really should’ve scored. There were a few more chances that were blocked / missed off corners too.

But like I say, we could easily have had one or two more. Cashin’s effort off the line, Waghorns tap-in miss, the superb block on Smith’s shot etc.

For a game bereft of clear cut chances first half, it was a REALLY lively game second half. Could easily have been 5-1.

3 hours ago, DiggerB said:

One could argue other results have been going our way for a few weeks, even with Bird in the team!

I mean whether Bird is in the team or not doesn’t really affect other teams results 😂

But yes, we are very fortunate that Bolton bottled it as badly as we did a couple of weeks back 

4 minutes ago, jimtastic56 said:

Max who? Great results today , 2nd is ours to throw away now .

We’re still going to badly miss Bird - he’s our best player, and him being out for three weeks could still derail us.

Results have gone our way today but there’s a long way to go. Difficult weeks lie ahead.

Best performance since the turn of the year that for me (not hard, granted), accounting for the quality of the opposition. Controlled the vast majority of the game, zipped the ball around with pace and purpose, and eventually created some real good quality chances second half. Probably lucky to have the clean sheet, but equally unlucky to have only scored 3. 

Real good match of football - why can’t we pass like that every week? Maybe the pitch being as s**** as ours helped us! 

Get in Waghorn! He had to score after missing that tap in

BARKHUIZEN

What a strike!

DWIGHT GAYLE WILL ALWAYS SCORE GOALS

Probably the best “footballing” half we’ve seen in a while, in terms of how we’ve controlled possession and zipped the ball about with pace. 

As has been a recurring problem all season however, we have little to show for it. You’ve got to be created more clear cut chances with that much possession. Think we will regret not getting our noses in front while we had the chance - Bristol won’t be as bad as that second half. 
 

Just been told Bird is out for a month 

Bird missing is a huge blow. Adams is going to have to put in the performance of his life to carry Hourihane in that midfield two, not sure why Smith isn’t in instead. 

Suspect it’ll be bypass the midfield and lump it forward again. I’m not hopeful.

1 hour ago, Tamworthram said:

Wow. That’s a massive bombshell you’ve just dropped on the forum.

I’d even suggest it’s a tad destabilising for such a revelation to be leaked via such a public forum as this and either your contact shouldn’t have told you or should have sworn you to secrecy. 

I mean I’m a random guy on a football forum, I doubt anyone will believe me, and nor should they probably. Just adding to the conversation around whether Warne will stay or go.

It’s not like he’s told anyone he’s definitely leaving btw, just the impression someone I know has links within the club has about his future. Nobody knows what will happen at the end of the season yet, so to be honest It’s probably not even worth discussing at this point in time. 

1 hour ago, Charlie George said:

Would this include the Head of Recruitment ? 

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. 

9 hours ago, Tamworthram said:

I think it would depend on a) how close we come to promotion this season (it would take some doing to miss out on the play offs so, not far enough off for me to get rid) and b) how much money he has available for the summer transfer window in order to build on what we've achieved this season. I reckon that's how DC will view it as well.

It hasn't been pretty this season but the primary aim is to get promoted. If we can do that by strengthening the squad (which we haven't really been able to do that much up until now) and really going for it next season then, DC will stick. 

I think it's inevitable that there will be some drop off in attendances (and ST sales), which must be in DC's mind but, my guess is he's thinking it won't be significant enough to result in sacking PW. I get what you're saying about a fresh mindset and personality in but who could we attract that would satisfy those disheartened with the prospect of another season in league 1 and no guarantee of promotion? A new name might put a few more bums on seats next season but, unless a new appointment resulted in promotion, a change of manager might just set us back another year.

In short, I reckon it comes down to how confident DC is that PW will get us promoted next season. I'm sure he is aware of the fans frustration and likely drop off in ST sales but my guess is he's estimated the drop off won't be too significant and attendances will pick up if indeed we are doing well next season.

From what I’m told, Clowes absolutely loves Warne and wouldn’t sack him within the term of his contract, no matter what happens. HOWEVER… he’s about the only one at the club who feels that way. Many other senior figures lost faith in him long ago. In fact, I was told the other day that Warne is likely to resign at the end of this season irrespective of promotion, such is the strain of those other relationships.

Though history will tell a different story, I think this Sheffield united side is worse than our 11 point team 

1 hour ago, i-Ram said:

Would anyone on here pick Bradley in the starting 11 for this game? Anyone?

Paul Warne?

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

Could this get any more miserable. Thanks a lot Derby

8 minutes added time, do we have to? I need to wash my hair 

Just now, MackworthRamIsGod said:

Your fault for not being positive 😆 apparently

Should’ve put a bet on. There’s 3 certainties in life - death, taxes, and Derby throwing away leads

Just now, Pottig said:

Listen, I don't want to sound like I'm carrying water for Warne. I have lots of reservations about him and his management. But you can't lay everything at his door and this is one of those games.

This has happened far too many times for the blame not to go to the very top. It’s possible to avoid so many individual mistakes by setting up a system properly to control a football match.

1 minute ago, Pottig said:

What makes you say that? What about our good first half? Is that nothing to do with Warne?

Maybe so, but it counts for nothing when we keep throwing leads away.

Wow, who could’ve seen that coming 

1 minute ago, MackworthRamIsGod said:

You stick to your guns mate.

There are far more people that agree with you than this forum would suggest.

 

To be fair, even on this forum, I’d say there’s more Warne doubters than Warne lovers. It’s just a vocal minority who defend him.