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Cluld something similar happen to deeby fc. Rotherham fc There are a few key reasons why Paul Warne's Rotherham United teams were relegated from the Championship twice during his tenure as manager: 1. **Limited resources and budget constraints**[1][2]: Rotherham have a bottom-three budget compared to other Championship clubs, making it challenging to recruit and retain top talent. Warne has had to work within tight financial constraints. 2. **Injuries and COVID-19 outbreaks**[1]: Rotherham suffered not one but two COVID-19 outbreaks, leading to a backlog of fixtures. This, combined with injuries, put a strain on the squad's stamina and fitness. 3. **Defensive tactics and pressing style**[1][2]: While Rotherham's high-pressing and defensive tactics have been praised, they struggled to consistently score goals and break down opponents, leading to narrow defeats. 4. **Yo-yo trend of relegation and promotion**[2]: Rotherham have experienced a pattern of relegation and promotion under Warne, making it difficult to build momentum and establish themselves in the Championship. 5. **Lack of luck and "dubious" refereeing decisions**[1]: Warne believes Rotherham's results have not been as kind to them as they could have been, with some questionable refereeing decisions going against them. Despite these challenges, Warne has remained committed to Rotherham and has praised the team's fighting spirit and work ethic. [2]. Citations: [1] https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/unbelievable-rotherham-survival-championship-promotion-24053746 [2] https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/broken-rotherham-united-manager-paul-5392239 [3] https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/the-areas-where-it-went-wrong-for-paul-warnes-relegated-rotherham-united-3233661 [4] https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/the-relegation-season-where-it-all-went-wrong-for-rotherham-united-4584944

https://trainingground.guru/articles/thomas-leaves-oxford-to-become-derby-head-of-recruitment#:~:text=DERBY COUNTY have hired Oxford,their new Head of Recruitment. Is it time to use his Oxford connection.

Over the past 10 seasons, the average points total required for survival in the Championship is around 44 points. Reaching 44 or more points typically gives teams a 98% chance of avoiding relegation. Tactical Approach Adapting from the style that earned promotion to a more pragmatic, counter-attacking approach may be necessary in the first season. Adjusting training and tactics early to the new style is important. Being willing to "throw" certain games to keep the squad fresh for more winnable matches can also help. Attacking Output Scoring an average of 1 goal per game is a good target for survival. A primary goalscorer is required. A player capable of scoring at least 14 goals at championship level. Being pragmatic and playing a balanced mix of patient build-up and directness appears to be the most effective approach, rather than an all-out attacking style. Defensive Solidity Conceding no more than 61 goals across the season is important for relegation battlers. Ideally, teams want to concede fewer than 50 goals. Having a strong, experienced goalkeeper is crucial. Squad Composition Retaining core players from the promotion-winning squad and making smart signings can boost a team's chances. Developing youth talent and giving them opportunities can also be beneficial.

Two out of contract goalkeepers from arsenal this summer Arthur Okonkwo and Karl hein. One of these might be a good choice for us. Another choice, Loris Karius, would be a good summer free agent choice for us.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/derby-county/vertragsende/verein/22 The 12 players our of contract this summer.

Anthony Evans, Bristol Rovers ... https://footystats.org/players/england/anthony-evans Louie Sibley ... https://footystats.org/players/england/louie-sibley

Would Anthony Evans, Bristol rovers, be a good signing for us

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/league-two/top-scorers We should probably look into signing any of the top 4 or 5 players from here. They'd probably be interested in playing for us in the Championship and have the right attributes to help us in that division. All of those players in that group have scored at least 20+ goals. Strikers a position we should spend some money on.

Washington has a year left on his contract, who would buy him

Devante Cole is out of contract in the summer. Would be a good signing for us, capable of playing at the championship level.

Ram59 I can't challenge the response here because disheartening as this might be, I feel there's a level of accuracy. However I hope that money can be found. That our new owners sensible enough to realise that at all cost, we must get established in the Championship and that takes money.

Hm ... can't say I'd disagree with that ... it does most likely leave us in a relegation dog fight.

https://theathletic.com/4957498/2023/10/16/epl-efl-explained-deal-english-football/ a club promoted from League 1 to the Championship would see a significant increase in their income: Each Championship club receives £11.6m per season from the EFL's central distribution and Premier League solidarity payments. In contrast, a mid-table League One team currently receives only £2.2m per season. Under the proposed new deal, that same mid-table Championship club would receive £17.5m per season - an increase of £5.9m. So on average, a League 1 club promoted to the Championship would see their income increase by around £5.9 million per season. This is a substantial boost that can make a big difference for the financial health and competitiveness of the promoted club. on average, the TV rights for Championship clubs are worth around £11.6 million per season. This is nearly 5 times more than the £2.2 million received by a typical League 1 club. Additionally, Championship clubs get paid around four times as much for hosting TV games on Sky Sports. The facility fee is £100,000 for Friday night and Saturday games, £120,000 for a Sunday game, and £140,000 for a Thursday game in the Championship, compared to very rare televised fixtures for League One clubs.

Average team age by club in championship: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/championship/altersschnitt/wettbewerb/GB2 Average team age by club in League one: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/league-one/altersschnitt/wettbewerb/GB3 Derby county oldest average age of all teams in League one (if this is accurate), at 28. For me age is an issue when contrasted against championship teams average age. https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/08/championship-stats-2023-24-opta/ Good stats by team in the Championship. I think the players are younger and with better quality. Being younger less injury prone. I think the teams are better at set pieces, if we don't have already, I recommend hiring a set pieces Specialist coach. To compete in the Championship we will need to spend more money and not rely on older players and loans. Championship wage bills: https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/championship-wage-bills-2023-24-leeds-leicester-southampton Championship income & expenditure: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/championship/einnahmenausgaben/wettbewerb/GB2 I doubt we are going to compete with many of the championship clubs and yet where we've spent several years not utilising a transfer budget, if the club wants to try and compete and try and not get relegated, spending money in my opinion is essential. I dont think our strategy of bringing in older players and loans will save us in the Championship.

Better than 32+, age isn't just a number in League 1

I think I might consider Jonson Clarke-Harris, who's 29 years old and a free agent this summer.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/championship/torschuetzenliste/wettbewerb/GB2/saison_id/2023 As can be seen from table none of the top scorers in the championship, with the exception of jamie vardy (37) and Will keane (31) is over 30 years. The derby county top scorers ... James Collins - 13 goals, age 33 Nathaniel Mendez-Laing - 8 goals, age 32 Tom Barkhuizen - 6 goals, age 30 Martyn Waghorn - 6 goals, age 34 Conor Hourihane - 5 goals, age 33 Louie Sibley - 4 goals, age 22 Max Bird - 3 goals, age 23 Craig Forsyth - 3 goals, age 34 Conor Washington - 3 goals, age 31 Dwight Gayle - 3 goals, age 34 In terms of recruitment, i would like to see us sign some strikers under 30.

How many of those signings were 30+ and injury prone, were on the subs bench in the teams they came from. How many did we throw money at to get them to come to us because the players who might have been a better fit would not have come from the championship to league one.

Point I was attempting to make was that our summer transfer targets need to be a step up from the last two summers. We will need players either used to playing at a level akin to the championship on a regular basis or capable of playing at that level. I also intended to look at what it takes to be successful at this level. In any case the quality and type of player we sign in the summer needs to be of a higher calibre than players aged 30+ and young loan players who take time to adapt to the championship level of play.

https://thefootballleaguestore.com/blogs/news/unraveling-the-key-differences-between-the-championship-league-one-and-league-two https://theanalyst.com/na/2023/06/how-does-the-style-of-football-change-as-you-journey-down-the-english-football-league/ The Championship features more technically skilled and tactically aware players than League One. Championship teams have larger budgets, attracting experienced players from higher leagues. League One relies on developing young talent due to smaller budgets. The Championship showcases a dynamic, attacking style, while League One emphasizes physicality. Championship players statistically outperform League One players in passing and shot creation, reflecting a closer quality to Premier League standards.

We can continue the thread next year after we are promoted as we might be in in relegation fight with them. Even if we are not, we will need to out perform them and bottom half of the table teams next season in the Championship.

https://the72.co.uk/2024/04/16/opinion-derby-county-should-break-transfer-habit-with-move-for-unproven-28-goal-hotshot/ I think we should sign Lee bonis. This season he's tallying 28 goals and seven assists in 45 games across all competitions.

https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/championship-wonderkids-birmingham-leicester-ipswich-4591659 Which of these would strengthen our team, and any we might have a realistic chance of signing.

Just assuming we will not have a decent budget in the Championship compared to many other teams. The best available players there might look at us and say they've only just been promoted and they might be relegated, there are better championship teams we could play for. Money counts, will we have that. Will our budget be significantly more than warne had at Rotherham. A number of the players we've signed barely got a place on the substitutes bench at the championship teams they came from.

Warnes a relegation specialist, he was relegated twice with Rotherham. We're those Rotherham teams stronger than the current Derby team. The assumption is third time successful but we drew with Portsmouth Fc, so I'd say we are not championship ready.