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Tonight was so bad, I started wistfully daydreaming of Bradley returning in a back 3. 

That 75/76 was an aberration and we would dominate the following seasons.

We can't go into another game with Sibley and CBT down one flank.

It made me want to scratch my eyes out with a rusty nail.

Certain players going missing and not offering options was the most disappointing aspect, because that is a choice. Bad passing etc is annoying but still mistakes.

Players like Cashin and NML left on the ball too long as teammates disappear.

Our only consolation is that this isn't on Sky Sports so we aren't embarrassed in front of a wider public.

What an appalling game of football. 

They are abject and we are trying to do our best to match them.

So disjointed, dreadful passing and control.

The linesmen are on crack.

Collins has touched the ball twice and if CBT can play for Derby then anyone who can run 100m in under 12 seconds can too.

5 hours ago, angieram said:

 

Yes. Sshhhh

12 hours ago, mozza said:

Methinks Darkfruits has issues with eyes..

Hold on. Some things our parents told us were true. Maybe it's just a Sheffield thing.

1 hour ago, FlyBritishMidland said:

 

Looks like Bird and Barks may be on the bench. That would be a massive boost, especially if Ward is out.

1 hour ago, FlyBritishMidland said:

No doubt this is a big game, not just for us but the chasing pack too.  In particular if we lose, it’ll give them a bit of hope.

Something I’ve been thinking about since Portsmouth is the GK position.  I wonder if PW may switch to Vickers for the last 4 games.  There were some moments with Wildsmith in the last game that I think will have caused some debate at Moor Farm, and none of them related to the goals.

Firstly, the handball.  Not that specifically but being there in the first place.  My initial reaction when I saw him coming out was that he’d give a penalty away as it was almost identical to the Oxford & Charlton games.  Then the chance they hit over the bar.  Wildsmith didn’t judge the flight of the ball in the conditions, didn’t claim the cross and it led to a chance.  And finally, right at the end, he caught the ball and Cashin went down under a challenge, clearly wanting to slow it down.  Wildsmith released the ball quickly, something he rarely if ever does, and losing possession could have cost us.  Cashin wasn’t very happy.

I think it’ll come down to who Warne trusts the most for the run in.  Who does he have more confidence in to keep their head?  It’s a big call but I wouldn’t be surprised to see a change between the sticks.

Wildsmith has his own Bermuda Triangle about 16 yards out on the left hand edge of the box. You could put a hankie over the 2 penalties and the handball.

The word on the street is the umpires weren't happy with our groundsmen and their lack of cooperation and effort.

I think there have been some optimistic answers to my question. In terms of starting regularly for a top half (7th to 12th) championship team, we only really have Cashin as a long term prospect. 

There is probably another season in NML, Nyambe and Nelson before they become bench/squad players at that level.

Adams (if signed), Barkhuizen, Ward, Wilson, Collins, Gayle, Wildsmith, Fozzy and Elder could all be bench/squad players at that level.

Tommo, Sibley, Vickers and CBT would all be bench/squad players in a bottom half (13th to 18th) team.

We need 6 good players not to be involved in a relegation scrap next season and maybe 10 to be a top half team.

I would have loved it to be Fozzy, but I like it to be Bird. His last touch in a Derby shirt. 

46 minutes ago, Crewton said:

You might know this but Efes have been producing their own range of craft beers under the brand Bomonti for a few years now. They're all pretty drinkable.

Yes. I drink Bomonti Filteriz if just faced with the standard beers.

Did my annual pilgrimage to Dalyan in Turkey and there is now a micro brewery nearby called Gara Guzu.

So instead of bland Efes I've been drinking porters, IPAs, Amber's and Winter Ale.

Not Belgian quality but a massive improvement on the usual fare 

8 hours ago, Crewton said:

It's 17 years since I went there, so specific recommendations might be out of date, but it's a great city. Barrio Alto for bars and nightlife, Gulbenkian museum for culture, Belem for the original custard tart bakery and the palace, Fado to understand the soul of Lisbon, ride the cute streetcars up the steep streets and walk down. Bus to beautiful Sintra if you fancy a day out of the city.

All good advice. I would add if you go to Belem for the custard tarts, go to the cafe next door to the shop. Costs 10 pence more but you don't queue for 20 minutes. Belem also has a nice Fort on the riverfront with a museum next to it.

Cascais can reached by tram and train and is a lovely beach resort.

If you like nice beer there is a beer cafe on the NW corner of the main riverside square.

The trams are great with about 10% of them being the old vintage ones. If you see one, jump on for a couple of stops just for the experience.

That Uncle Derek had a pet snake that spat at you if you stroked it too much.

As Cashin is still regarded as a young player, he will wun that at a canter, so I've gone Nelson for POTS as he's been good all year long 

If Collins, Forsyth and NML hadn't got injured or run into the ground they'd have been in the running too.

Then there's Adams. If he'd been here all season, playing like this, he'd have won comfortably 

Are we at the stage that we want Posh to do quite well so they still have a chance v Bolton 

16 minutes ago, B4’s Sister said:

Probably a silly question but I’m still getting back into football and learning. Are players like Adams reluctant to sign a contract (putting aside pay details etc) because they want to know if Derby will be in the championship first? If not, they are on the lookout for offers from championship clubs. I appreciate everyone is always open to better deals. 

There are 4 motivations

Length of contract x weekly wage

Level to play at

Geography 

Happy with club, teammates and coach

On that basis, if Geography works, I think he would come from Cardiff, if we go up and a fee is agreed.

Lots to fall into place.

Just now, simmoram1995 said:

Oh just re-read it tbh non of them at the moment are good enough 

1 minute ago, simmoram1995 said:

Wildsmith

cashin 

nelson 

wilson 

nyambe 

adams 

NML

CBT

maybe smith 

Collins 

As starters or squad players? In a top half championship team?

4 minutes ago, YouRams said:

For the championship Cash, Nelson, Ward, Smith, Adams, NML, CBT.

Bench Barks, Sibs, Thompson.

Prems too far away would have to see how they'd get on in the Champ first.

I would imagine on age alone, Nelson, Smith and NML wouldn't be part of the ultimate journey.

Out of our current squad, who would be good enough to establish themselves as a  championship regular in a upper half team or maybe be a decent be.ch player.

Could anyone still play if we got promoted to the Premier League?