Oldben

We have just lost a 25 goal striker and we were about 15 goals short of automatic last season. We must have a striker in mind .But can we PLEASE get some midfielders that can chip in with goals and assists.

No one - some played consistently decent ( Cashin,Forsyth and Wildsmith )  the others were up and down 

Who, in our team last year, was a better player than McGoldrick? 
Honestly...

Take into consideration that if we don't sell him, a year from now he's a free agent.
We will not recover a large portion of his fee through his sale. Its probably be better to sell than to loan him out again.
 

Take into consideration that if we don't sell him, a year from now he's a free agent.
We will not recover a large portion of his fee through his sale. Its probably be better to sell than to loan him out again.
 

Oh, i'm sorry. I didn't realise that I was in the presence of such a master of wit and sarcasm. Please, enlighten me with more of your clever remarks.

Oh, i'm sorry. I didn't realise that I was in the presence of such a master of wit and sarcasm. Please, enlighten me with more of your clever remarks.

https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/05/paul-warne-end-of-season-interview
pw seems clear about which type of players are in his plans.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-one/top-scorers/assists
We could probably use another player who great at creating assists.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/league-one/best-defence.html
Had one of the best defenses in League 1, but we could use some younger players in that area.
Pw mentions wanting to strengthen in the number 9 and 10 positions.
Pw says he doesn't want to bring in players who demand to play every game. Yet we have a number of older players who I expect to do less well next year and we will need a team where we can bring on younger legs so that the team doesn't look lethargic again towards the end of the season.
With one of the smallest teams in the division I'd like to see us reach 28 to 30 players for the coming season.
I'd like us to sign striker under 30 years old, someone capable of scoring at least 15 goals in the season
 

would Malcolm Ebiowei be a positive signing?

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Definitely wouldn’t have flint or any Sheffield Wednesday players they are playing awful 

Any of these worth considering ...
Harry Arter, Seamus Coleman, Lyle Taylor, Phil Jones
 

Any of these worth considering ...
Harry Arter, Seamus Coleman, Lyle Taylor, Phil Jones
 

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/who-is-lee-bonis-wanted-by-derby-birmingham-portsmouth-wigan/

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/jeff-stelling-issues-verdict-on-paul-warnes-derby-county-future-after-play-off-disappointment/
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has urged Derby County to stick with Paul Warne after missing out on the League One play-offs.
From my own point of view, he got Rotherham fc, promoted on several occasions and on a very low budget.
Our owner spent a lot on buying the club out of a potential bankruptcy. 
Then he brought in a league one promotion specialist, gave him a 4 year contract worth several million. The owner trust Warne. 
Warne inherited a team thar weren't his choice, littles changed since thar time. He's been constricted by not having a transfer budget. 
In the summer we almost didn't meet the league requirements to for a team, we had to bring in a lot of players as free agents, just to survive.
We are rebuilding, as the old saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Our squad requires an overhaul and its difficult to do on just free agents.
Warne wants to bring in better players than we have now, but he's not allowed to spend money doing that.
Doesn't matter that when I watched games in the 1970s, 80s etc we faced different struggles. We are where we are.
Doesn't matter that we are punished by the efl, that it might appear unjust.
What matters is that there's a job to be done in rebuilding the team. There's a job to be done in rebuilding the club's reputation.
I've previously listed free agents that are available and might play for us at this level, the general response seemed to be 1% are players we might want to sign. A very narrow field, good job we have a new head of recruitment to help with the rebuild.

Any of these worth considering ...
Harry Arter, Seamus Coleman, Lyle Taylor, Phil Jones
 

Any of these worth considering ...
Harry Arter, Seamus Coleman, Lyle Taylor, Phil Jones
 

Any of these worth considering ...
Harry Arter, Seamus Coleman, Lyle Taylor, Phil Jones
 

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/jeff-stelling-issues-verdict-on-paul-warnes-derby-county-future-after-play-off-disappointment/
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has urged Derby County to stick with Paul Warne after missing out on the League One play-offs.
From my own point of view, he got Rotherham fc, promoted on several occasions and on a very low budget.
Our owner spent a lot on buying the club out of a potential bankruptcy. 
Then he brought in a league one promotion specialist, gave him a 4 year contract worth several million. The owner trust Warne. 
Warne inherited a team thar weren't his choice, littles changed since thar time. He's been constricted by not having a transfer budget. 
In the summer we almost didn't meet the league requirements to for a team, we had to bring in a lot of players as free agents, just to survive.
We are rebuilding, as the old saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Our squad requires an overhaul and its difficult to do on just free agents.
Warne wants to bring in better players than we have now, but he's not allowed to spend money doing that.
Doesn't matter that when I watched games in the 1970s, 80s etc we faced different struggles. We are where we are.
Doesn't matter that we are punished by the efl, that it might appear unjust.
What matters is that there's a job to be done in rebuilding the team. There's a job to be done in rebuilding the club's reputation.
I've previously listed free agents that are available and might play for us at this level, the general response seemed to be 1% are players we might want to sign. A very narrow field, good job we have a new head of recruitment to help with the rebuild.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/jeff-stelling-issues-verdict-on-paul-warnes-derby-county-future-after-play-off-disappointment/
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has urged Derby County to stick with Paul Warne after missing out on the League One play-offs.
From my own point of view, he got Rotherham fc, promoted on several occasions and on a very low budget.
Our owner spent a lot on buying the club out of a potential bankruptcy. 
Then he brought in a league one promotion specialist, gave him a 4 year contract worth several million. The owner trust Warne. 
Warne inherited a team thar weren't his choice, littles changed since thar time. He's been constricted by not having a transfer budget. 
In the summer we almost didn't meet the league requirements to for a team, we had to bring in a lot of players as free agents, just to survive.
We are rebuilding, as the old saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Our squad requires an overhaul and its difficult to do on just free agents.
Warne wants to bring in better players than we have now, but he's not allowed to spend money doing that.
Doesn't matter that when I watched games in the 1970s, 80s etc we faced different struggles. We are where we are.
Doesn't matter that we are punished by the efl, that it might appear unjust.
What matters is that there's a job to be done in rebuilding the team. There's a job to be done in rebuilding the club's reputation.
I've previously listed free agents that are available and might play for us at this level, the general response seemed to be 1% are players we might want to sign. A very narrow field, good job we have a new head of recruitment to help with the rebuild.

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/jeff-stelling-issues-verdict-on-paul-warnes-derby-county-future-after-play-off-disappointment/
Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling has urged Derby County to stick with Paul Warne after missing out on the League One play-offs.
From my own point of view, he got Rotherham fc, promoted on several occasions and on a very low budget.
Our owner spent a lot on buying the club out of a potential bankruptcy. 
Then he brought in a league one promotion specialist, gave him a 4 year contract worth several million. The owner trust Warne. 
Warne inherited a team thar weren't his choice, littles changed since thar time. He's been constricted by not having a transfer budget. 
In the summer we almost didn't meet the league requirements to for a team, we had to bring in a lot of players as free agents, just to survive.
We are rebuilding, as the old saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Our squad requires an overhaul and its difficult to do on just free agents.
Warne wants to bring in better players than we have now, but he's not allowed to spend money doing that.
Doesn't matter that when I watched games in the 1970s, 80s etc we faced different struggles. We are where we are.
Doesn't matter that we are punished by the efl, that it might appear unjust.
What matters is that there's a job to be done in rebuilding the team. There's a job to be done in rebuilding the club's reputation.
I've previously listed free agents that are available and might play for us at this level, the general response seemed to be 1% are players we might want to sign. A very narrow field, good job we have a new head of recruitment to help with the rebuild.

I wanted to check which clubs had something sumilar to derby county and how it was similar, and my point is there were many instances when punishments were reduced, but that efl don't look like reducing ours. I know the topic has already been over discussed, which leads me to think that the efl simply dont care about how much harm they cause the fans, even when the root cause us the owner who goes unpunished and moves on. Leaving the fans to suffer from punishment handed out by the fans. This is from Chatgpt:
Some Derby County fans may consider their club's two-year transfer ban as unjust, especially when compared to other EFL punishments that have been reduced or weakened. The feeling of unfairness arises from the perception that the English Football League (EFL) has inconsistently applied its rules and sanctions, with certain clubs seemingly receiving more lenient treatment.
One notable example is Sheffield Wednesday, who initially received a 12-point deduction in the 2020-21 season for breaching EFL financial regulations. The club was found guilty of misconduct for including the sale of their Hillsborough Stadium in their 2017-18 accounts, despite the transaction not being completed until a later date. However, after an appeal, the EFL reduced the punishment to a 6-point deduction, taking into account the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the club. This decision may have been perceived as more lenient by Derby County fans, especially in light of their own club's transfer ban.
Other examples of seemingly inconsistent EFL punishments include:
Birmingham City: In the 2018-19 season, Birmingham City was docked 9 points for breaching the EFL's profitability and sustainability rules. The club had exceeded the allowed losses of £39 million over a three-year period. Despite this significant breach, the punishment was not as severe as Derby County's transfer ban.
Bolton Wanderers: In the 2019-20 season, Bolton Wanderers faced a 12-point deduction and a transfer embargo due to financial issues and failure to fulfill fixtures. However, the club avoided further sanctions, and the EFL allowed them to start the 2020-21 season after new owners took over. This might be viewed as a more favorable outcome compared to Derby County's situation.
Macclesfield Town: The club faced multiple points deductions and fines during the 2019-20 season due to financial issues, late payment of wages, and failure to fulfill fixtures. However, these sanctions did not include a transfer ban.
Blackpool FC: In 2019, Blackpool faced a 12-point deduction after the club went into receivership. However, the EFL suspended the points deduction due to a change in ownership, which resolved the club's financial issues. This case might be seen as lenient compared to Derby County's situation.
Leeds United: In 2014, Leeds United received a temporary transfer embargo for breaching the EFL's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The club had exceeded the permitted losses of £8 million for the 2013-14 season. The embargo was lifted after the club demonstrated that they had rectified the issue. This punishment might also be seen as more lenient than Derby County's transfer ban.
While each case has its own specific context and circumstances, the perception of inconsistency in EFL punishments may lead some Derby County fans to feel that their club has been treated unfairly. It is important to note that the EFL makes decisions based on the evidence and context available at the time, and there may be factors that are not apparent to the public. Nonetheless, the feeling of injustice among Derby County fans is likely fueled by these comparisons and the belief that their club's punishment is disproportionate to the offenses committed.

I agree with you.
One thing, I don't see how we go from now to being better, if we can only sign free agents. Free agents are highly unlikely to change this squad and in any case I listed a lot of potential free agents and 1% seemed to get picked by other fans as being good enough for us. For me, that clearly shows that we can't build a strong enough team from free agents and loan signings.
In my opinion, We have one more years punishment from the efl, before we can go all out for a promotion push, due in part to us being allowed a transfer budget.
Pw can bring in some players this summer, ahead of him in the order of where players are going to go ...
1. Any club paying even a small fee gets the pick of the players;
2. Championship teams get priority;
3. League one will fight it out for what's left, but will need to offer particularly high salaries to fend of other clubs.
4. We have a longer time to prepare for the transfer window this time.
5. Pw went on record saying he only wants to sign players that are improvement to what we have now, plus I think I recall reading some where that he wants to sign players under 30.
Signing players under 30 means they will have more energy by the end of the season.
Many free agents are injury prone or are older than 30.
Players that are 32 years or older have little resale value.
Loan signings are difficult to predict, how good they will be.

Yer we need some new players B4 that's for real. I hope the ones you mentioned stay with us.
People can start slagging Warne after he's had a proper transfer window and got in the players he wants and results aren't where they should be.
Until then they need to wind their necks in.

If we are allowed to recruit then next season should be a good one in L1.
If we are not then it could have been a pretty pants one in Champ if we were to have made it.