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    Oldben got a reaction from Heisenberg in January Reinforcements   
    Ché Adams, Aaron Connolly, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kayden Jackson and Tyrese Campbell are all free agents in the summer.
    Which ones would you choose to replace our old strike force in the summer, who are also free agents and the list includes Connor Washington and martyn waghorn. 
    I'm assuming here we somehow make the championship next season, and also assume that the older players who seem to be injury prone are probably a waste of our wage budget in the Championship.
    We will have 10+ free agents in the summer, but I thought its worth looking at younger strikers first.
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    Oldben got a reaction from MackworthRamIsGod in January Reinforcements   
    Ché Adams, Aaron Connolly, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kayden Jackson and Tyrese Campbell are all free agents in the summer.
    Which ones would you choose to replace our old strike force in the summer, who are also free agents and the list includes Connor Washington and martyn waghorn. 
    I'm assuming here we somehow make the championship next season, and also assume that the older players who seem to be injury prone are probably a waste of our wage budget in the Championship.
    We will have 10+ free agents in the summer, but I thought its worth looking at younger strikers first.
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    Oldben got a reaction from Srg in January Reinforcements   
    Ché Adams, Aaron Connolly, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kayden Jackson and Tyrese Campbell are all free agents in the summer.
    Which ones would you choose to replace our old strike force in the summer, who are also free agents and the list includes Connor Washington and martyn waghorn. 
    I'm assuming here we somehow make the championship next season, and also assume that the older players who seem to be injury prone are probably a waste of our wage budget in the Championship.
    We will have 10+ free agents in the summer, but I thought its worth looking at younger strikers first.
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    Oldben reacted to i-Ram in Dwight Gayle - Signed until the end of the season   
    No, no, no. He was a pretty decent player, but he has not been on his game for 5 years. We have Washington and Waghorn supposedly back soon. That would be 3 average journeymen strikers, waiting for one above average journeyman striker to not be available. We missed out getting someone we needed. Gayle would just be a case of badly papering over cracks with expensive wallpaper.
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    Oldben reacted to jono in Derby v Stevenage FC - Match Day Thread   
    Do you listen to anyone ? The academy was stripped of its best talent. The EFL are dictating who and what we can sign, our owner doesn’t have borrowed money to spend. Top line strikers or players in their prime are not available to teams in this position. 
     
    We faced a physical team today and went face to face in the first half and kept them at bay. We then altered our set up and beat them. We did that with the help of a cracking crowd, a manager who was initially tentative because of player shortages in key positions but had the nous to have a plan B . We were all over them for the last 20. It wasn’t pretty for an hour, I didn’t enjoy the football but just maybe it was because we were playing cheating thugs. I wonder what would have happened if we’d been given a pen when Elder was bear hugged in the box as a cross came in ?
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    Oldben reacted to CapeTownRams in Derby v Stevenage FC - Match Day Thread   
    You can’t help thinking that the CBT money would have been far better utilized going for a quality striker- certainly at this juncture and in the Jan window (CBT for the summer ?). 
    Not just cos of the Collo injury now but because Jan signings are supposed to be a catalyst to pushing on….  CBT adding nothing to our push right now….
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    Oldben got a reaction from Trafford Ram in What would you ask?   
    I didn't write these questions, that said, I'd like an answer to each of these:
    Could you share your long-term vision for Derby County, particularly how you plan to balance immediate competitive success with sustainable growth and development of the club?
    How important is the youth academy to the club's strategy, and what steps are being taken to ensure Derby County continues to develop and integrate local talents into the first team?
    In what ways do you believe Derby County can enhance its engagement with the local community and fans to build a stronger, more inclusive club culture?
    With players like Louie Sibley, Joe Wildsmith, and others set to leave as free agents this summer, how is the club planning to manage this transition? What strategies are in place for retaining key talents or finding suitable replacements to ensure the team remains competitive?
    Can you discuss the club's current efforts and future plans to support and develop the women's football team at Derby County? How does the club envision promoting gender equality within the sport and leveraging the growing interest in women's football?
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    Oldben reacted to Bris Vegas in Warne Out Out   
    Derby are a dreadful watch but we will get promoted under Warne.
    Then we will stink out the Championship, and replace Warne with Darren Moore.
    Then we will be back in League One, wishing we had Paul Warne back in charge.
     
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    Oldben reacted to sage in Warne Out Out   
    We looked much better in a 433.
    Hopefully we'll be back to the Nyambe, Nelson, Cashin and Fozzy defence for the run in, with Adams being more match fit.
     
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    Oldben reacted to Ghost of Clough in What would you ask?   
    I wonder if it stemmed from this...
     
     
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    Oldben reacted to JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta in Free agents   
    Gayle has scored about four goals in the last four years. Not sure he's the answer we're looking for, especially as he'd probably demand a significant salary.
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    Oldben reacted to sage in Has DC lost faith in the recruitment process?   
    We were told we could pay transfer fees.
    We were then told we could pay fees if we sold someone.
    We sold someone.
    We have one fit CF.
    No one wants the return of Mel Morris splurges but we have the biggest turnover in the league and only 1 fit CF.
    This is not a good position.
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    Oldben reacted to Ghost of Clough in Has DC lost faith in the recruitment process?   
    Not just forwards, but this is the full list of January loans in League 1 (bold = players I think would have improved us).
    GK: Louie Moulden, Jamie Cumming, Craig MacGillivray
    CB: Caleb Taylor, Elkan Baggott, Sean Grehan, Andy Smith, Jack Shepherd, Elijah Campbell, Rhys Williams, Kacper Lopata, Zane Monlouis, Charlie Goode, Nigel Lonwijk
    LB: Hayden Coulson, Nathanael Ogbeta, Tolaji Bola, Harry Boyes, Imari Samuels, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Luke Chambers, Saxon Earley
    RB: Calvin Ramsay, James Gibbons
    DM/CM/AM: George Byers, Brandon Aguilera, Harry Vaughan, Tyreeq Bakinson, Lewis Fiorini, Luke Harris, Ryan Woods, Gavin Kilkenny, Conor McGrandles, Jay Matete, Myles Peart-Harris, Jensen Weir, Dan Gore, Jack Hinchy, Chem Campbell
    RW: Jonathan Leko, Michael Olakigbe
    LW: Jack Diamond, Tony Springett, Alex Mighten
    CF: Freddie Ladapo, Joe Hugill, Ola-Adebomi, Kyle Hudlin, Antwoine Hackford, Macauley Bonne, Joe Nuttall, Mo Eisa, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Khayon Edwards, Joe Taylor, Tyler Burey, Vadine Oliver, Charlie Kelman, Gideon Kodua
     
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    Oldben reacted to Ghost of Clough in Has DC lost faith in the recruitment process?   
    The process used for this season will need to be overhaulled. 12 summer signings and a further 2 in January, of which only 3 are likely to be regular starters is absolutely shocking (Nelson, Nyambe, Blackett-Taylor). This is also after the squad failed to place top last season, losing 3 of our first 11 (Roberts, Knight and McGoldrick) and not even having a right back in the entire squad.
    It's summarised by having no long term vision. That's in terms of: a) bringing in younger players who will either maintain their current standards for longer, or have room for improvement; or b) planning how the players will fit into the team.
    Warne put a clear focus on older and more experience players, based on the rationale of higher wages equates to better players. If more budget is put towards the wages, we'll end up with a stronger squad of players.
    Warne also had no plan on how to fit the players into the team. This is demonstrated by early summer recruitment being with 3421 in mind, which quickly changed to 352, and then alternating between 442 and 4231 during the season so far. We signed a LB (Elder) to play as a wing back, but also signed Nyambe (RB) after already signing 2 wing backs. He also signed a slow CB who cannot play in a high line and is uncomfortable on the ball under pressure. We've basically got through from October with only 1 fully fit forward whowas 2nd choice last season and failed to improve on in the summer AND January.
    The style of play our CF targets prefer also varied. Summer targets like Harris, Rhodes and Sharp all have different strengths and weaknesses. Similar with January targets such as Smith, Gregory, Mubama, Ennis. It's just a scattergun approach all round. Most of these targets compromise on the high intensity press Warne wants to implement too.
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    Oldben reacted to sage in Has DC lost faith in the recruitment process?   
    After the unsuccessful signings, for various reasons, of TJJ, MW, CW, JW, SB and EE, has Clowes lost faith in our ability to spend money wisely?
    The Bird transfer has obviously been in the process for weeks, yet no permanent signings lined up.
     
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    Oldben got a reaction from David Graham Brown in January Reinforcements   
    Ebou Adams was brought in to cover Bird position wearing our team when we are often losing the midfielder battle.
    The teams become weaker.
    Its not as if Ebou Adams was even a primary pick, hes come on loan.
    How many loan players have worked out for us in recent years.
    Adams was signed as the club knew Bird was being sold on.
    Adams was signed not to improve the squad but for cover.
    Adams club moved him on because he wasn't getting game time. He was a failure at the African nations club, checked his stats for that.
    We are hoping the club's trying for promotion.
    We know we are not looking great against weaker teams, tactically we look poor.
    I think teams around us have strengthend.
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    Oldben got a reaction from RoyMac5 in January Reinforcements   
    Ebou Adams was brought in to cover Bird position wearing our team when we are often losing the midfielder battle.
    The teams become weaker.
    Its not as if Ebou Adams was even a primary pick, hes come on loan.
    How many loan players have worked out for us in recent years.
    Adams was signed as the club knew Bird was being sold on.
    Adams was signed not to improve the squad but for cover.
    Adams club moved him on because he wasn't getting game time. He was a failure at the African nations club, checked his stats for that.
    We are hoping the club's trying for promotion.
    We know we are not looking great against weaker teams, tactically we look poor.
    I think teams around us have strengthend.
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    Oldben reacted to Rich3478 in January Reinforcements   
    I’d be very happy with this compared to smith or Gregory.
    was talk of Charlton for about £300k? Would be worth that
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    Oldben reacted to Jimbo Ram in January Reinforcements   
    Are you happy enough for us to spend another season in the third division 🤔 There is a balance here.
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    Oldben reacted to TomTom92 in January Reinforcements   
    I think the only way signing Gregory is acceptable is if it allows us to sign a midfielder as well. Or if it’s Gregory or nobody. 
     
    We should’ve sold Cashin and invested properly.
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    Oldben reacted to strawhillram in No midfield control again…   
    Our struggle to control games is down to three things
    Tactics
    Player selection
    Team formation
    three of Warne’s  main weaknesses
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    Oldben got a reaction from jimtastic56 in Warne Out Out   
    Assuming we are promoted how good is our current geriatric army expected to be at the championship level.
    Why is smith not in Sheffield Wednesdays plans, probably because he's the wrong side of 30 and not of the quality needed at that level like much of our current squad. Yet smith is supposedly a prime target for us and is the same age as the most of the other strikers we have.
    Before they even joined us their record read Injury prone. They have very little resale value.
    Our salary budget is high because we are paying their championship level wages.
    last season those older players ran out of steam towards the end of the season.
    In my opinion, We lack a team capable of successfully competing at the championship level.
    Should we not have looked for younger talent from the lower leagues that might have a resale value in the future and perhaps wouldn't have us on such high wages.
    Has warme changed from his Rotherham teams, did he promote similar teams to ours in the past, only to find they couldn't succeed in the Championship once promoted?
     
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    Oldben got a reaction from TINMANTED in Warne Out Out   
    Assuming we are promoted how good is our current geriatric army expected to be at the championship level.
    Why is smith not in Sheffield Wednesdays plans, probably because he's the wrong side of 30 and not of the quality needed at that level like much of our current squad. Yet smith is supposedly a prime target for us and is the same age as the most of the other strikers we have.
    Before they even joined us their record read Injury prone. They have very little resale value.
    Our salary budget is high because we are paying their championship level wages.
    last season those older players ran out of steam towards the end of the season.
    In my opinion, We lack a team capable of successfully competing at the championship level.
    Should we not have looked for younger talent from the lower leagues that might have a resale value in the future and perhaps wouldn't have us on such high wages.
    Has warme changed from his Rotherham teams, did he promote similar teams to ours in the past, only to find they couldn't succeed in the Championship once promoted?
     
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    Oldben reacted to MackworthRamIsGod in January Reinforcements   
    What have Warne and Thomas been doing all season in preparation for the January window?
    What does Thomas bring to the party, seeing as Warnes signings tend to be people who he has managed before? Or in the case of CBT, well known in league 1 anyway.
    Do we scout in Scotland, Ireland, or even League 2 and non league? 🤔 
     
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    Oldben reacted to Foreveram in January Reinforcements   
    Trust me 26 is young.
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