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    RedSox reacted to Tamworthram in Warne Out Out   
    How about you listen to, and quote, the whole clip instead of cherry picking this one phrase:
     
    ”WE give the ball away for their second goal”
    ”For the next 70 minutes WE didn’t lay a glove on them”
    “WE didn’t create enough goal scoring opportunities”
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    RedSox reacted to BondJovi in Warne Out Out   
    I see it differently.
    I sensed a whole club mentality after the Wolves game. We had two ideal opportunities since to build on that. Particularly Weston. Think how good he felt after the Wolves match. We could easily have given him the last 15 -20 against Barnsley. Then last night, none of those senior players could have any complaints if they got subbed for a youngster. At 3-1 the game was perfectly set for a cup hero, no real pressue, just go out and see if you can get us back in. But no. All that good from the Wolves game wasted. That fire and desire in Weston dampened as he sits and watches players going through the motions. I imagine he feels somewhat deflated.
    It just cements my opinion that Warne is not a risk taker and he sees anyone under 21/20 as a risk, with very little trust. For a club with an academy that we have done a lot of work to get back in shape it concerns me greatly.
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    RedSox reacted to Srg in Warne Out Out   
    The main issue with the loss is the team he put out. I don't think anyone would have minded if we had lost with 2-4 academy lads getting a game.
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    RedSox reacted to Barney1991 in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Saturday was okay we scored 2 goals off long free kicks but you’ve got to score them somehow. The other a soft penalty. Still didn’t like our overall play but when you win who cares. When you don’t win then this is what is looked at. What really annoys me more than anything with warne is his inability to change a game when it’s not going his way. Also what is the point of a cat 1 academy if the manager doesn’t at least throw them in a cup game when we have 12 senior players who played 3 days earlier. At least Rooney and Rosenior would have chucked them in. 
     
    if I was an academy prospect I’d look at other teams than derby with the current set up as with this manager I don’t see a pathway to the first team 
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    RedSox reacted to Ghost of Clough in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Our style of play relies on set pieces or the opposition giving us space to play in. Once we get a goal, the opposition leave more gaps at the back which allows us to hit them on the break and give us 1 on 1 situations
    We struggle against the sides who make the middle of the pitch compact and get back into defence quickly. If we concede first, it just makes the task harder as the opposition sit deeper and deeper.
    Why do we struggle against those compact defences?  Simply put, the players resort to crosses - from an inability to create through the middle and down to manager instructions. The manager takes most of the blame for that as he chooses the team. He consistently chooses the least creative midfield possible (one of which relies heavily on crossing the ball as a form of creating chances), and the way the full backs and wide attackers are set up means we have 4 players in wide positions who would rather cross the ball than play passes into the middle of the pitch.
    Looking at our central players (starts only), Fornah, Hourihane and Smith combined are creating fewer non-cross open play chances per 90 than Bird. Thompson marginally leads the list, with Sibley in 3rd. Since Thompson is injured (and unlikely to play much under Warne), and Sibley preferred on the wing (if at all), we rely heavily on Bird to create against those more compact sides. Crowd Bird out of the game and the crosses are inevitable.
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    RedSox reacted to G STAR RAM in Warne Out Out   
    On the assumption that you're referring to Alex Ferguson, he would never publicly criticise his team.
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    RedSox reacted to BucksRam in Warne Out Out   
    I did say a while back I'd give him until Christmas. Scarily we're nearly there.
    An inability to change tactics
    An inability to play to our strengths
    No trust in some of the youngsters
    Looking like he's losing (lost) some of the dressing room
    We're only as high up as we are due to the fact most other teams are absolute tripe. 
    Not sure I want to wait until Christmas.
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    RedSox reacted to Andicis in Warne Out Out   
    I think it's fairly clear at this point that he just isn't the right person to lead us to where we need to be. Ipswich spent a bit longer in League One, but they built up with a good young manager and a good style of football and have adapted well to the league above. I have no data to back this up, but generally the pragmatic sides that get up don't seem to adapt as well. 
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    RedSox reacted to angieram in The Captain.   
    I gave him a 7 on Saturday. Halved that last night. 
    I agree with those who think Warne is a bit scared to drop/rotate his senior 'stars'. 
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    RedSox reacted to BondJovi in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Weston had scored the previous game, his confidence was high. We had the opportunity to build on that but we didn't. The game tonight was in need of someone to step up and show what they could do. I fear all we have done there is waste the feel good factor for Weston. Poor management. 
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    RedSox reacted to Andicis in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Tonight is on the players. The team was comfortably good enough to win tonight, and the tactics and set up won't be radically different from the weekend. The difference is application by individuals. They need to look at themselves in the mirror.
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    RedSox reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Oh my goodness, what a response!
    Hello everyone, I’m Claire, Daniel’s (B4) sister. I am overwhelmed by your kind words, support, and the memories you have shared.  Thank you so much for the kindness and love you have all shown to Daniel over the years. My parents are working their way through all of the posts and will offer their own thanks in due course.
    I wish I knew about the scraves, flanges and ballions before now. I wouldn’t have let Daniel live that down at home. This made my husband and I laugh this morning.
    I will be wearing Daniel’s shirt and keeping his seat warm at the Bristol match. Really looking forward to hearing a big cheer and round of applause in the 38th minute, a goal at the time would be perfect!  Do please continue to share the picture with details of the applause. Let’s raise the roof for Daniel!!!
    Thank you all again ❤️
    #BeMoreB4 
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    RedSox reacted to Mucker1884 in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    A stranger we had yet to meet.
    Our paths had never crossed.
    And yet, it seems, we knew him well,
    A dear friend we have lost.
    A heart of gold, a Kindly soul,
    A friendly word to each.
    A clumsy gaff may oft appear,
    But ne’er offence be reached.
    A call to arms, a plea for fight,
    A positive embrace.
    Defiant stance, a pumping fist,
    A smile on his face.
    Hatred of pink, and all things red,
    More strangers for him to meet.
    “A sea of black and white” he’d call,
    “Let’s all stand at our seat”!
    A disregard for marriage,
    for relationships of two,
    “Never, ever” he would wail,
    “That would never do”!
    Yet he loved all, and we loved him.
    His quirks always forgiven,
    His stubbornness frustrated,
    But missed, now he’s in Heaven.
    The truest Ram, amongst us all,
    Now gone for evermore.
    For Daniel, for DCFC
    Let’s all be more B4
    xxx
    🐏🤍
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    RedSox reacted to S8TY in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Oh no no no !!😞 was only thinking today I how quiet B4 was on the forum 
    when somebody you’ve never met can constantly make you smile with such unwavering positivity and enthusiasm and kindness to others then they are a special person and Daniel aka B4 was a shining example to all of us 
    Im so upset by this and my would like to pass on my sincere condolences to his family on this devestating news.
    I always loved hearing B4,s valuation of one of our own players and his positive mindset  to always support the team he loved no matter what …he was truly a real legend of a fan 
    You will very much missed on here and also at games and when we go up I will raise a glass to you…B4 you will never be forgotten 
    rest in peace dear Daniel 😢
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    RedSox reacted to sage in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    When I heard this sad news last night, I was absolutely gutted, B4 was such a positive man, an optimist in times of mediocrity, a true believer who only faltered once, when we were on the brink 16 months ago. The thought of losing his beloved Rams, filled him with dread.
    However, it is only tonight, reading everyone's tributes, with an unashamed tear rolling down my cheek, that the bigger picture emerged. Tales of chats at service stations and concourses, his passion at at games and most tellingly, the private messages of encouragement or empathy when other posters were going through a tough time. Even when he had his own troubles, which would have left most of us exhausted and probably would have prevented all of us attaining his relentless positivity.
    The reason behind those chats and messages, as well as good human nature, is we are family. We have something which binds us together, a shared love, a community. We live in a polarised society, where politicians, media and social media seek to expose and amplify any divisions and isolate us. However, we have an attachment, a forum, a club, a badge, a team to rally round and no-one rallied round The Rams more than B4. For those, like B4, who may find life hasn't always been kind or easy, that sense of attachment is even stronger and more important. 
    They say you die twice in life, once when you stop breathing and again when people stop remembering you. Daniel, we will remember you, we will remember your rallying cries, your kindness to others and most of all the purity of your faith for the team you love.        
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    RedSox reacted to Day in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    First and foremost, my thoughts are with Daniel's friends and family, I cannot imagine what they are going through right now.
    I heard the news last night and it came as a huge shock, B4 as we knew him so fondly by will be a huge loss to the forum.
    He was Mr Positivity, Derby County's biggest cheerleader, even during the bad times his positivity would shine through.
    I know his Dad was at the game today with a scarf on his seat, whilst we haven't closed the gap on Portsmouth in Daniel's final rallying call on this forum, I'm sure he will be over the moon with the 3 goals and 3 points today.
    DCFC Fans will be honouring Daniel in time to ensure he remains in our memories, we will also be contacting the club in due course to see what can be done during a game.
    Suggestions are welcomed as we all come to terms with the loss.
    Rest in peace Daniel. ❤️🐏
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    RedSox reacted to angieram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    I have some very sad news this evening.  Daniel (B4) died earlier this week. He was just 38.
    As you know, he has been battling numerous health conditions for a long time, but always remained cheerful  and was the most loyal supporter of his beloved Rams, home and away.
    He was at the match at Crewe and gave his full support as always. 
    Daniel leaves behind a grieving dad, mum and sister. Our thoughts go out to them and we only hope they get a little comfort from knowing how well loved Daniel is by all who know him. 
    Here are a couple of photos that his dad agreed could be shared. I'm sure many of you have others, as Daniel loved a selfie at the game.
    David is hoping to arrange a more fitting tribute in time, but for now please raise a glass in his memory and a good Derby win today. I am sure that's what Daniel would have been doing tonight.
     


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    RedSox reacted to S8TY in Poppygate   
    What an idiotic statement!! Nothing to do with football but why will every ground including non league and even park football show there respect today and tomorrow  ??
    Some young men never got the chance to play football and today is about respecting them !! Don't bring palestine into it as today is all about those who bravely lost there lives!!! 
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    RedSox got a reaction from S8TY in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    But just to bring a rather more dismal viewpoint to it, Crewe could only manage 5 players on their bench and I believe had 8 players out injured.  Why didn't we change our gameplan by halftime to overrun a makeshift Div 2 team?  We were too slow and deliberate in our build up, giving Crewe time to pack out the final third. You're right, we should have been out of sight and with better game management, maybe we would have been.  The jury is still out on our tactical nouse - whether that lies at PW's door or the players  - or maybe both, I don't have an informed view of.  It's still very frustrating to watch.....
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    RedSox reacted to Tamworthram in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    In the interview on this thread (at 47 seconds) he literally said we don’t come away with it feeling like a victory.
    If, in another interview, he did say a draw feels like a win, come on, surely he meant scoring two very late goals to grab a draw makes it feel like a win. I think that’s a very normal and common sensation and not an indication of his expectation. Same with their manager, if you’re 2:0 up on 88 minutes you’re bound to be disappointed not to have won even if you’ve been played off the park for those 88 minutes.
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    RedSox reacted to Walkley Ram in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    And Paul Warne says a draw feels like a win.
    Lower league manager disappointed not to win. Warne says a draw feels like winning.
    This isn't really the level of expectations I'd expect from us.
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    RedSox reacted to On the Ram Page in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    Having sat and watched the League One leaders lose at Chesterfield, fielding their strongest team, but Chesterfield deservedly winning, I did wonder what Derby’s match at Crewe had in store.
    Warne, I think rightly, did not change a winning team, many on here seem to urge that. Derby battered the Crewe penalty area constantly for most of the first half. Crewe often had 8/9 men in their penalty area at times, which was very congested. We did try a variety of methods to score, playing passes to try and break through the lines, to no avail. We then resorted to mainly cross the ball, usually failing to hit a Derby player. If there was a diffence from Tuesday night it was a lack of movement from the front players, to try and create space. Unfortunately, Fonzie had an off day with his passing, sometimes because of lack of movement in front of him, and the falling asleep for their first goal.
    in the second half, we were still dominant in possession but particularly Hourihane slowed the game too much, in my opinion, maybe trying to look confident that we would get back in game. The 2nd game was again poor defending from both Bradley and Nelson. That led to Crewe packing their Area with even more men, had some luck but also were let off by some poor score scoring efforts.
    The subs did have an effect, freshening things up and eventually Derby scored the goals which gave them what they deserved. Well done for continuing to believe. Contrary to what some think, there is good spirit and they are playing for the Head Coach. As someone else said, Hourihane up his game tempo and was very important in the revival. Derby tried to play along the ground as much as possible, but trying to play through the centre of the defence was virtually impossible. Our standard of crossing improved a bit with Ward and to a lesser extent Wilson. Think Ward will be very important when he becomes match fit.
    some of the comments on here during the match were embarrassingl and laughable. Special mention too to Crewe, who made it extremely difficult with their determination and hard work. Having watched the match against Northampton, their Manager wasn’t going to give Derby the amount of space they enjoyed on Tuesday.
    Apart from a couple of pieces of defending and our finishing, it was a reasonable performance and no where near as bad as the Warne Out people are portraying. It was Crewe’s Cup Final - Chesterfield won theirs quite convincingly against Portsmouth!
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    RedSox reacted to HorsforthRam in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    Despite the little possession Crewe had, they scored two and Wildsmith made a couple of good stops. As well as being blunt up top, I think it’s worrying how easily teams can play through us when they put a little effort in to attack. 
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    RedSox reacted to Mr. P in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    Think it was David Clowes shouting it. 
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    RedSox reacted to AndyinLiverpool in Crewe Alexandra versus Derby County - Match Day Thread ( FA Cup 1st Round )   
    Nice comment about Warne's football caught on ITV mic
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