IslandExile

The season hasn't even started yet. Let's see how we get on. 

Oh wait.... You're still talking about last season. Move on.

6 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

Dave Mackay ?

I've been looking for the video of his free kick that's often shown but yes a great example, nay, the definitive case of an experienced, quality player helping with the transition to a new level.

But Citeh regarded Franny as "past it", that's why I used him as an example and that's why Franny's face lit up when he proved them wrong.

16 hours ago, WarCatDCFC said:

Can we stop buying or bring in old people age 30-35 please

You never win anything with older, experienced, quality, players.....oh wait.

8 hours ago, Chester40 said:

I think we can safely assume Jim Smith enjoyed a good drinkie-poos... as did Cloughie.  And Rooney got himself into some scrapes, not forgetting Paul Jewell.

Hardly surprising the Keogh-debacle occurred when drinking is (was) so ingrained in the game.

I think the fitness-side of things is preventing its continuation.  In the past players like Adams, Robson,  Keane would be the biggest drinkers and then still 'perform' in training which gave them  leadership qualities. I'd hope training is quicker,  more intense and more about having a decent touch rather than still being able to drag yourself around the training ground, and players who enjoy the high life get found out a lot quicker.

Off topic (sorry, BTW I was a fan of Lionel) but on the subject of a drinking culture in football, my favourite story was of when Jimmy Greaves when he first joined West Ham.

He asked the players which pub they went to after training. They all looked at eachother then replied that they didn't go to the pub, they all went home. Jimmy said "never mind, I know a few good ones around here". He said that was the start of what became the "Happy Hammers".

1 hour ago, Tamworthram said:

It’s no big deal and to be fair, I didn’t stop for either the QPR or Villa presentations. In the latter case though it was mainly because I didn’t want to share the train journey back to Tamworth with a load of celebrating Villa fans.

'twas a joke. I would expect supporters of any and all teams to do exactly the same but I just wanted to have a go at Leeds....you see, I'm not overly fond of that club or its "fans".

Went with my Saints supporting son. 

The Leeds fans didn't even stay for the presentation.... That's just rude.

36 minutes ago, MaltRam said:

23 other Championship teams also want him.

Reminds me of the Everton fan who once phoned 606 on 5 live and said: 

"we're a one man team, we just haven't signed him yet"

🤣

"Punching above our weight"???!!!

We are Derby County. 

There are no such limits to what we can achieve 🐏 Believe. COYR.

Promoted by Christmas. Champions by Easter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4n1ndlknk1o

Ok so there's a small increase in the percentage of correct decisions - and it is only small - but that's not worth all the waiting, the end to spontaneity of celebrations.

When VAR gets it wrong, there's more bitterness than when a lino errs when making a difficult marginal call.

VAR, like everything else the rich clubs do, is killing football. Get rid.

Savage, playing for Leicester, diving to get a penalty then winking at the crowd/TV cameras. 

Why did we sign him again?

5 hours ago, G STAR RAM said:

That's looking at one match in isolation. 

Yeah, of course. I mentioned it because, even so, it surprised me a little.

The commonly held perception of Rosenior's football is illustrated here:

5 hours ago, BatRam said:

theyre prob bored to tears with playing 80 minutes of the game in their own box 

and reinforced here:

3 hours ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said:

Interestingly the Hull City owner has just been on Talksport saying he didn’t feel Liam’s style of football would bring success long term and he wants to bring a more attacking, exciting style of play to the team next season. 

I saw Hull win away at Southampton and they were pretty impressive - high press, fast attacking play. Yes, lots of passing and possession but it was always forward. They could have been more than the two goals up at half time. Second half, defended well when under the cosh.

Surprised at their decision, as much as you can be surprised at anything in football. I still think Rosenior will be a great coach. 

Football is now so short term in its thinking.

Time for a shave then, to celebrate...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68954037

Oh, I thought you were talking about preseason training and I started imagining who might win the sprint races between Bradley, Forsyth and Hourihane.

17 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said:

Don't think that's ever happened. We've had the odd player.....eg Robbie Savage with his ankle taps.....but a whole team of hard nuts? Not in my lifetime.....

And please let it never happen. 

I didn't like the approach under wee Billy. Mind, there was a lot about him that I didn't like. 

Of the current crop, I like Wildsmith as a goalie but I don't like his gamesmanship.

Yeah, yeah win at all costs, blah, blah, blah.

Respect the game. 

Birmingham City relegated.

Gutted.

I was hoping we'd play Forest next season but, now, it might be a while.....

At the end of next season, well pass them on our way up and them on their way down.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg30l8em32no

I'd say save Forest and Leeds until we've found our feet, the new players have settled in and we're moving up the table 🐏 

2 hours ago, Owen87ITK said:

 

Thank you @Owen87ITK. Just when I had finally stopped crying, you got me going again 😭🐑

23 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said:

I know it's a topic for another thread, but I agree with you on Neville. The only other pundit I tend to think speaks absolutely brilliantly is Emma Hayes.

Not disagreeing but just adding Ally McCoist - for his pleasant humour

Impact on the pubs...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68924126

Derby 3 Eusebio's Benfica 0

I remember someone, maybe Graham Richards or Gerald Mortimer, on the radio saying something like he saw Kevin Hector walking down the corridor, injured, in the afternoon and thought there's no way he could play in the game. But he did play, and he was brilliant 🐏

17 minutes ago, angieram said:

B4 is ours, and we will always hold him close to our hearts.

But when you see the sheer numbers of names on the Rams remembered tribute at Pride Park twice a season, you see the scope of Derby County fans who die each season.

They are each and every one of them someone else's B4. 

Yeah 😢 

Life is hard and then you die.