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northantsram

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    northantsram reacted to David in Paul Warne   
    I'm not here to challenge anyones opinions, they are what they are, let them be.
    Personally I'm delighted with the job that Warne is doing, I think Dwight Gayles recent interview and the scenes at full time in front of a sell out crowd on Saturday show the togetherness of this team is a credit to the management team. 
    His style may seem a little unorthodox to some and it won't suit every player, yet it's working with what was assembled whilst scraping barrels under EFL's restrictions makes it even more of an achievement.
    When you look at the likes of Sunderland, Leeds, Forest who came down here, to think we can be in and out in 2 seasons is truly remarkable given the state of the club.
    Important to point out, the season isn't done, we still have 7 huge games to play before we can start to think about the Championship, although no matter what happens between now and May, I have seen significant improvement to be fully behind Warne next season regardless of what division we are in.
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    northantsram reacted to JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta in Fozzy   
    Over ten years of service, never a problem in the entire time he's been here, seen off every left back we've signed since he arrived, flexible enough to cover multiple positions.
    A club legend. No doubt about it. 
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    northantsram got a reaction from FlyBritishMidland in January Reinforcements   
    Whilst yesterday wasnt ideal, i think it has been obvious for a while that midfield needed some legs and battle. Hopefully we have found that now and CBT should provide a threat from wide.
    Whilst not signing a striker is very dissapointing, glad we wasnt held to random.
    We still have the unattached players to look at and if we can get wash and waggy back asap, i think we are stronger than before January.
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    northantsram reacted to Chester40 in January Reinforcements   
    Warne has been saying we want a striker...and we haven't got one, yet it's his fault that we haven't signed one.
    It clearly isn't his responsibility. But fans are twisting it so its his football that is the issue? What ?...his team a few points from automatic promotion is the issue?
    Seriously,  blame him for lots of other stuff. But clearly our financial situation is the issue and/or our recruitment team.
    Other fans are blaming Clowes, forgetting he's already £50 or £60milion down? Really poor attitude.
    It's disappointing.  But, a bit of realism wouldn't go amiss. 
    We end the window stronger than we started it. Players to come back.
    I'd prefer to see what happens,  listen to the explanation and the plan now, but toys are out the pram as per I see.
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    northantsram got a reaction from Curtains in Max Bird - flew the coop to Bristol City, loaned to us to end of season   
    Agree, like Max but he needs to go.
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    northantsram got a reaction from jimtastic56 in Derby v Peterborough   
    Thought we were poor today and looked a bit leggy, 
    On reflection Boro deserved to win and thought they were the best side iv seen this season in L1.
    A number of the Boro team you can see playing at a higher level and it amazes me how they keep finding gems and moving them on for big money.
    Still think we need a few tweaks in January and hopefully we can strengthen.
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    northantsram reacted to Andicis in Should we be patient? If so, how does it improve?   
    It's always hard to pick out positives after a s*** performance, and it'll be the same for any other manager. We've had a shaky start and those early mistakes have made our defenders look like nervous wrecks which doesn't help matters. My point is overall we've a lengthy history of lurching from one manager to the next, changing the playstyle every time and then having to replace all of the old manager's players and losing money on all of them. The only thing we haven't actually tried is being patient for once. 
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    northantsram reacted to RamsFan10 in v Blackpool (H) Match Thread   
    Just seen that second. Christ.
    These howlers are at least a bit comical in a cup competition we don't really need to be in. Will be much less funny when it's Mason Bennett walking it into an empty net in the league on Saturday.
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    northantsram reacted to YouRams in Money   
    I think alot of people have quickly forgotten how close we were to going bust. The fact there was limited potential buyers for a club that has 30k gates, premier league training facilities etc should tell you just how much of a financial mess MM left us in.
    The best thing DC can do imo is continue working to a strict budget over the next couple of years, then either look to sell or bring on investors once the balance sheets are properly sorted.
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    northantsram got a reaction from Hector was the best in v Wigan (H) Match Thread   
    Always disappointing to lose the opening game after the excitement of the new season starting.
    Not time to panic yet as a long way to go and im sure we will bring in a few new faces before the transfer window ends.
    I just really feel like we are lacking pace all over the pitch and some genuine quality up front.
    I think the defence will come good but looks like if they push up they will be susceptable to pace in behind and counter attacks.
    A lot to do if we want to go up automatically.
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    northantsram reacted to NottsRam77 in Central midfield   
    We need the daryll powell 2023 model
    some scoff but hes exactly what we need.
    him and vdl dominated that midfield area and gave the likes of simmo, willems and co the license to go play higher up where they did their best work
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    northantsram reacted to Ellafella in Central midfield   
    Very lightweight quite often, although v Blades Hourihane demonstrated 2nd half 2 great thumping tackles in the space of 5 seconds that won the ball and relieved pressure. We definitely need a midfield enforcer pdq. Warne is aware and may need to bring Birdy back there at the base if he can’t find a new player in the market. I do think Rooney is a potential CDM in the style of Eustace - lean but mean. 
    Also think following Blades game that we are structurally imbalanced playing 3 at the back - weak on the left and Nelson and Joe Ward don’t gel / haven’t gelled yet. Ward had a poor game v Blades and the Nelson/Ward combo mistake gave Blades the first goal and neither player recovered from it. 
    Lots for Warne to ponder on - I hope he’s got a Plan B because any early season setbacks and the level of expectation this season could generate some voluminous groans from our large set of fans at home. 
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    northantsram got a reaction from FlyBritishMidland in Central midfield   
    I do believe we are lacking a physical presence in midfield, someone with some pace and power that enjoys a tackle.
    Our midfielders are all good players but a touch lightweight at times.
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    northantsram got a reaction from Ellafella in Central midfield   
    I do believe we are lacking a physical presence in midfield, someone with some pace and power that enjoys a tackle.
    Our midfielders are all good players but a touch lightweight at times.
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    northantsram reacted to Kernow in Coming Season   
    Balance, time, cohesion, togetherness, familiarity. All things I think we are streets ahead in compared to 12 months ago. Of course that wasn’t anyone’s fault this time last year, well, not anybody who was still at the club any way.
    I think it’s more than just what the team sheet looks like on paper, even though we still have a very good team for League One level. I think we’ll add a couple more, but I also think we’ll have a good season.
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    northantsram reacted to jimbobram in Central midfield   
    Just put this in transfer suggestion thread but thought it was suitable for a new topic. 
     
    Does anyone else think strengthening the central midfield is just as/if not more important than the strikers. We have a 50+ game season and we have Smith, Hourihane and Bird as our midfield. Sibley isn't really a central midfielder and Robinson is just a kid. That trio won't last without injury or at full capacity for that amount of games. 
    Controlling the middle of the park is so important and too many times we saw us losing that battle, often against smaller teams. We need more options 1 for competition, and 2 for depth. 
    I think we don't sign another striker, its not really the end of the world, but no midfield reinforcements would be more concern. 
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    northantsram got a reaction from BarrowRam in Matchday Thread v Hertha Berlin (H) 16th July 16:00   
    Very early days but a lot be to optimistic about.
    All players seem comfortable on the ball.
    Defence looks solid enough.
    Pace and power in wide areas.
    Going to need some more bodies in and hopefully keep hold of Max Bird, knight and Sibley ex.
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    northantsram got a reaction from jono in Matchday Thread v Hertha Berlin (H) 16th July 16:00   
    Very early days but a lot be to optimistic about.
    All players seem comfortable on the ball.
    Defence looks solid enough.
    Pace and power in wide areas.
    Going to need some more bodies in and hopefully keep hold of Max Bird, knight and Sibley ex.
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    northantsram got a reaction from cstand in Matchday Thread v Hertha Berlin (H) 16th July 16:00   
    Very early days but a lot be to optimistic about.
    All players seem comfortable on the ball.
    Defence looks solid enough.
    Pace and power in wide areas.
    Going to need some more bodies in and hopefully keep hold of Max Bird, knight and Sibley ex.
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    northantsram got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Matchday Thread v Hertha Berlin (H) 16th July 16:00   
    Very early days but a lot be to optimistic about.
    All players seem comfortable on the ball.
    Defence looks solid enough.
    Pace and power in wide areas.
    Going to need some more bodies in and hopefully keep hold of Max Bird, knight and Sibley ex.
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    northantsram reacted to Anag Ram in Nathaniel Mendez-Laing - Signed 2 year deal   
    He’s making a fresh start.
    Well that’s the line he’s taking anyway.
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    northantsram got a reaction from I know nothing in Thank you Mr Clowes.   
    This man should never need to buy another pint in Derby again (Not that he cant afford it ?).
    The best way we can back him and the club is to get our tickets and buy the new shirt.
    If we can take the amazing atmospheres from last season then we can be a force this season aswell. ???
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    northantsram got a reaction from Kathcairns in Thank you Mr Clowes.   
    This man should never need to buy another pint in Derby again (Not that he cant afford it ?).
    The best way we can back him and the club is to get our tickets and buy the new shirt.
    If we can take the amazing atmospheres from last season then we can be a force this season aswell. ???
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    northantsram got a reaction from Nishfan in Thank you Mr Clowes.   
    This man should never need to buy another pint in Derby again (Not that he cant afford it ?).
    The best way we can back him and the club is to get our tickets and buy the new shirt.
    If we can take the amazing atmospheres from last season then we can be a force this season aswell. ???
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