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It was actually a big mistake by Warne to ask the players to elect the captain. No one knows what might influence the votes. Some players might vote for the guy who they think won't get on their back, some might vote because it's a mate who buys the beers. Very naive of Warne, to actually  assume that all the players would vote with the interests of the club/fans above their own personal interests. A good manager knows who is the best man in the squad for the captains role. 

I would agree with the 'square pegs in round holes' suggestion. Also to be considered, too many of the first team squad just can't perform consistently. They probably raised their game significantly for the Barnsley game, but the Tuesday cup battle was too much, either mentally or physically (perhaps both). 

I would agree with the 'square pegs in round holes' suggestion. Also to be considered, too many of the first team squad just can't perform consistently. They probably raised their game significantly for the Barnsley game, but the Tuesday cup battle was too much, either mentally or physically (perhaps both). 

I would agree with the 'square pegs in round holes' suggestion. Also to be considered, too many of the first team squad just can't perform consistently. They probably raised their game significantly for the Barnsley game, but the Tuesday cup battle was too much, either mentally or physically (perhaps both). 

I would agree with the 'square pegs in round holes' suggestion. Also to be considered, too many of the first team squad just can't perform consistently. They probably raised their game significantly for the Barnsley game, but the Tuesday cup battle was too much, either mentally or physically (perhaps both). 

Do you think his missus got upset when the wedding photo in the bedside frame got replaced with one of Mel doing the bounce.?

Everyone banging on about a possible lack of transfer budget as an excuse for our performances - We just deservedly lost to a club whose entire squad value is around £4m, and who haven't actually spent a fee on a player for almost 10 years. 

please don't give him any more to spend

1Wildsmith 6
2Wilson 5.5
35Nelson 5
6Cashin 5 
3Forsyth 4
5Bradley 5
4Hourihane 3.5
42Fapetu 5
7Barkhuizen 4.5
12Smith 4
10Waghorn 5
8Bird   5.5
17Sibley 5.5
9Collins 4.5
23Ward 5.5

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Not sure about the MM rumour but I hope there is nothing in it. Like most genuine fans it's hoped that the guy is completely gone and forgotten. As for Ashley, buying a business on the upward trajectory for a large sum is not really his MO. Ashley goes in as the clock strikes midnight, just as the axe is about to fall, and the price is rock bottom. That's what he was perhaps waiting for with DCFC, but Mr Clowes stepped in. That's where we are for now, and the foreseeable.  

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Very sad news about B4. The most popular poster on this forum, without question. 

Firstly, why should Derby accommodate this?
I’m not sure that something like this is necessary. It’s nothing to do with football, so why are people trying to introduce it en masse?
In the same manner that if someone wanted to do an equivalent for, say, Palestine, I imagine these same people would be suggesting that wasn’t acceptable.
If you want to show your support, wear a poppy.
If you don’t wish to then you don’t have to.
And most importantly, be respectful of each other’s personal views - just because people have a different outlook to you, it doesn’t mean you have to attack them - everything is so polarised nowadays, it’s exhausting.

Reading some of the comments on X (Twitter) with regards to the club banning the above display because of Health and Safety (slip hazard on plastic)…. Some say “We all know the actual reason why…” and then when asked what that would be, don't reply. Reflective off divisive culture wars going on at the moment. 

The play off places give you a 75% chance of staying in league one next year.  If I was Clowes Id be concerned.

to be fair, my confidence shot up as well when Bradley went off.   Playing alongside Sonny must be like holding a grenade with the pin out.   You know something is going to go off, you just don't know when.
 

No problem fast tracking officials with potential to the PL, now that the finely tuned unambiguous VAR is performing so well and catching any officiating mishaps ....... oh hang on 

Tend to agree that this season is another 'free hit' for Warne. Mid table or just outside the play offs will suffice from the owners perspective. We will probably see much the same of the pattern so far. Lose a few games and scrape the odd draw - fans showing signs of discontent - then the odd win (like the Northampton game) to settle things - lose a few - win a couple    etc etc.  

Probably not the worst, there have been some grim times at DCFC over the years. I was given a Rams shirt signed by Paul Clement and the squad at that time. I offered it for free to quite a few supporters, but no one seemed keen. Someone eventually took it off my hands. It's now gathering dust in their loft, I believe. Good luck with the trek and fundraising 👍🏽