Ramdoc

Three points today despite the manager and not because of him. Super performance in the week playing 433 which the Derby fans and the Derby players clearly prefer. So of course tinkerman  Warne reverts to a 523 for no discernible reason.Not surprisingly therefore, we were weak in midfield with little attacking threat in the first half.Elder and Nyambe are good full backs but not very good wing backs.Stevenage the better side in the first half.Everyone in the stadium expecting changes at half time to 433 but we had to wait until the last 25 minutes for the manager to finally cotton on. Instant improvement as soon as Smith brought on to enhance the midfield.Got an undeserved winner near the end from a rare moment of very good play. Please please Mr Warne Stop overthinkng it.Stop trying to be  clever and stick to 433.

Three points today despite the manager and not because of him. Super performance in the week playing 433 which the Derby fans and the Derby players clearly prefer. So of course tinkerman  Warne reverts to a 523 for no discernible reason.Not surprisingly therefore, we were weak in midfield with little attacking threat in the first half.Elder and Nyambe are good full backs but not very good wing backs.Stevenage the better side in the first half.Everyone in the stadium expecting changes at half time to 433 but we had to wait until the last 25 minutes for the manager to finally cotton on. Instant improvement as soon as Smith brought on to enhance the midfield.Got an undeserved winner near the end from a rare moment of very good play. Please please Mr Warne Stop overthinkng it.Stop trying to be  clever and stick to 433.

Three points today despite the manager and not because of him. Super performance in the week playing 433 which the Derby fans and the Derby players clearly prefer. So of course tinkerman  Warne reverts to a 523 for no discernible reason.Not surprisingly therefore, we were weak in midfield with little attacking threat in the first half.Elder and Nyambe are good full backs but not very good wing backs.Stevenage the better side in the first half.Everyone in the stadium expecting changes at half time to 433 but we had to wait until the last 25 minutes for the manager to finally cotton on. Instant improvement as soon as Smith brought on to enhance the midfield.Got an undeserved winner near the end from a rare moment of very good play. Please please Mr Warne Stop overthinkng it.Stop trying to be  clever and stick to 433.

Wildsmith 6.0 Ok.Few loose kicks into touch.? Could have got down quicker for their equaliser
Nyambe 7.0 Defended strongly
 Bradley 6.5 OK.A few sloppy bits again.
Nelson 7.0.Consistent as ever.Solid
Ward 7.0.Thought he was good.Energy .Good movement.Great freekick nearly leading to a goal
Sibley.6.5 Decent Looking to go forward
Hourihane 5.5 A few nice passes but anonymous
Bird 7.5 Very good Involved.Worked hard.Scored again.
Adams 6.5. Certainly adds energy and tackling but we should be playing good creative football against these lesser sides.Doesnt offer that.
Collins 6.0 Gave his best as usual 5/3/2 formation created nothing at all for him especially in the first half
NML 7.5.Only forward with pace trying to make things happen as usual
Wilson 5
Thompson 6.
Elder 
Barks 5
 
 
 

Wildsmith.4.Leaden-footed for their second and very weak for their winner where he wasn’t brave and aggressive enough and left his legs open.
Nyambe.7.Tough day for all the defence as Peterborough increasingly dominated with their pace and power and had little protection from our weak midfield.Stuck at it.
Nelson 7. As per Nyambe
Cashin 7.5.Worked so hard.Everywhere
Forsyth 6. Looked a bit weary and got a yellow card.Much of the danger was on his flank.Sensibly subbed at half time.
Elder 6.5. Did ok .Goal saving tackle.
Hourihane 5. Struggled in a game needing power and pace.
Thompson 6.Did ok.Not fully match fit yet.Tough game to come in to.More energy
Wilson 7.Worked so hard as usual.Mercurial unpredictable.Took it to them first half.Some very good moments
Ward. 6
Mendez Lang 7.Main attacking threat as usual.Only attacker to match their pace and strength.Gave everything as always
John Jules.6.5.Struggled to get in game.Came alive with a jink and powerful shot.Could have scored on another day
Bird 6 See Hourihane. Battled on.Needs a powerful minder alongside
Collins 7.5. Battled away and scored two good goals.Well done.
Barkhuizen 5.5. Ineffective
Sibley 5.5 Ineffective