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Ibby reacted to Lander in Wayne Rooney
Based on the link text, I genuinely thought he'd been up to no good again last night with some bird from Real Betis.
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Ibby reacted to Steve Buckley’s Dog in Derby County versus Real Betis, 28 July, Pre-Season Friendly
Ipswich are interested in Jagielka I believe, might explain Cook’s presence.
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Ibby reacted to LeedsCityRam in v Salford City - Pre Season Friendly
OK, a real mixed bag. The result obviously wasn't good but a good exercise against a team who pressed high, were competitive & keen to game manage - very similar to sides we'll be playing this season. Lets also not forget Salford are highly likely to be finishing top 3 in League Two this coming season (one of the biggest budgets in bottom 2 divisions) so not a massive difference quality wise.
First half we were unfortunate to go in behind. Totally dominated before the goal & even with their tails up after their goal (and pressing higher), we were still able to play through them. Bird was particularly good first half - they struggled to press us effectively because he controlled the tempo & was unafraid to pass through the lines. Carroll & Morrison also had moments of breaking through Salford's midfield but as an overall unit, the intensity wasn't good enough - too many touches, too pedestrian & not enough movement from those further forward. That said, still had a few chances - Aluko should have scored, Morrison unfortunate with header, Carroll should have got his effort on target & there were other instances of decent delivery but not enough bodies in the box.
Poor goal to concede start of the second half (first goal just a fluke - Morrison really unfortunate to concede a penalty) - poor pass from Shinnie & whilst Elliott is good in the air, to rise so easily between McDonald & Wisdom was not good enough - even if you factor in they'd only been on 6/7 mins. Thereafter, we still created chances - Baldock did well with one effort but an atrocious decision to try & pass to Morrison for the near open goal
Positives - felt Jagielka & Stearman looked very solid & rarely troubled, Sibley looked really bright when he came on, good to see Bird playing with such confidence, Forsyth put in some great delivery from left side second half (as did Byrne first half)
As a takeaway, I like how we're trying to play but we need to work on the intensity of our attacking play & one touch stuff - we're not going to open disciplined teams up otherwise. Some of that will be pre-season rustiness & a lot of new faces - we can improve & we will improve.
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Ibby reacted to Tyler Durden in v Salford City - Pre Season Friendly
Well that was gash.
Only saving grace was thought I got a parking ticket for putting my car on one of the side roads near to the ground without a permit but was just a warning inside.
Now that would have capped off an excellent day
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Ibby reacted to BuckoBeast in We need clarity
Agree. No one has a clue what’s going on. Rooney is utterly useless. Think I’d even take Nigel Pearson back give them a dressing down. Squad is talentless
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Ibby reacted to RoyMac5 in Has Shay Given up?
DET: "Shay is currently in the middle of negotiating a new deal," Rooney said.
"But like everything else things have been put on hold at the minute until everything gets sorted.
"He is a coach I want to bring back in to work with us because he is a vital part of what we are trying to do, but for the time being that's on hold so myself, Liam (Rosenior), Justin (Walker) and Jason (Pearcey) have to obviously carry on doing our jobs and make sure we get the lads ready."
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Ibby reacted to Duracell in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)
Sone Aluko is the kind of player that always causes us massive problems when we play against him, but will immediately become useless the moment he signs for us.
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Ibby reacted to Bubbles in Sone Aluko (Gone to Ipswich) & Sam Baldock (Signed)
Seen here at the training camp. Both released by Reading therefore free agents.
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Ibby reacted to tombomb in Shay Given
Hasn't improved anything. Thanks for trying but time to try something new for us
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Ibby reacted to uttoxram75 in Shay Given
You started the thread mate.....come on, what have you heard, sources etc...
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Ibby reacted to ramsbottom in El DerbyCo
FUNKIN GREAT NEWS!!!
Looked a complete chancer since day uno
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Ibby reacted to Elwood P Dowd in El DerbyCo
Alonso not buying Derby is the only good news we’ve had for some time.
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Ibby reacted to ThePrisoner in El DerbyCo
Good riddance to El Tyre Kicker. Bit of an air of positivity around the place tonight as a result.
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