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2 hours ago, Mick Brolly said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68705202

Good job the arsenal manager wasn't the aggressor his career would be over and probably be a police investigation 

He did well to stay on his feet, it was a shoulder charge with a fair bit of weight/ aggression behind it.

Pompey 0 Derby 1 Cashin 

P.G Wodehouse from the directors box.
 

The Rams, dashed onto the verdant stage of Pride Park this fine afternoon, their hearts aflutter with the prospect of securing three points to solidify their automatic promotion berth. Despite their lengthy injury roster, the lineup boasted an air of resplendence that would make even the most stoic of fans tip their hats to the physio team in admiration.

NML, akin to a modern-day Lazarus, had risen from the infirmary to grace the field, while CBT took his place amongst the starting eleven. Memories of Blackpool’s prior triumph in August lingered like the faint aroma of mulligatawny soup in a humble eatery—a dish best left unstirred.

With a collective determination to erase the memory of their lacklustre performance at Northampton, the Rams elevated their game to dizzying heights. Bradley, orchestrating affairs from the stands with the flair of a seasoned conductor, directed the stewards with a whirl of his arms.

Then, in a moment that shall be etched in the annals of footballing lore, Adams seized upon a loose ball at the precipice of the penalty area, unleashing a half-volley of such precision and velocity that it nestled, like a contented dormouse, into the top corner of the net, a goal that clinched victory for the Rams.

But it was then all hands to the pumps with Cashin and Nelson, akin to gladiators of old, forming an impregnable wall alongside the stalwart trio of Wildsmith, Ward, and Sibley. And lo, the Birmingham Buffalo strode the field with a majesty befitting of ancient monarchs.

As the final whistle heralded relief and jubilation in equal measure, Warne, the tactical maestro, engaged in a spirited dance with Ebou at the centre circle—a spectacle reminiscent of the finest ballroom extravaganzas. Let us now set our sights on Tuesday’s encounter with Pompey, dear reader, and may we waltz past them with the grace and finesse of true champions. Up the Rams!

Derby 3 Pool 0 NML

10 minutes ago, Ambitious said:

Any one know of any players north of the border, untapped resource I’ve heard…

Phil McCrackin would be useful on our pitch.

15 minutes ago, Crewton said:

Sounds like the players got a lift from you clearing off.

F*** me you’re a bit abrasive this evening. Is it hormonal ?

18 minutes ago, Crewton said:

But maybe you've usually left by then..

How dare you. The only game I ever left early was Wolves away. 2-1 down. When I got back to the car , we’d won 3-2 . Goals from Ormondroyd I think ? Before your time mate.

1 hour ago, DJAY said:

Back injury I believe.

Carrying the kit bag ?

13 minutes ago, Crewton said:

I've never watched them train, so I've no idea whether it's harder than the training at other League 1 clubs. Has anyone got an insight?

Injuries notwithstanding we've looked fitter than last season and have generally ended games strongly but it would be interesting to know if that's at the price of a long injury list now.

Yes we looked strong v Northampton from the 85th minute onwards. 

16 hours ago, Comrade 86 said:

It's pretty hard to keep up with the plethora of injuries and the estimates on how long said players will take to return. Suffice to say it's pretty grim reading in any case and I see some are saying Ebou is now out too. If that's the case, then we're bang in the doodoo I'm afraid, as opposed to our current status which I'd describe as mildly decimated. That said, there's a match to be played, so based on what has been confirmed to date, but is equally subject to daily change, I'd go with the following:

A hopefully more mobile and solid looking 4 at the back, let's start from a solid foundation, at least. I'd have Wilson and Elder either side of the two who pick themselves, Cash and Nelson.

Before the Sibley fan club get irate, he still in my starting 11, I'd just push him right up the field to play off / behind Waghorn and look to make hay with Wilson and Ward paired on the right flank.

CBT remains an unknown to me but he looks the only sensible option we have right now to provide some sort of threat on the left. Lord knows I'd love to see the lad step up, as if ever there was a time to make a name for himself, it's now. He does show promise, but we need something rather more tangible come Friday night.

Elsewhere, Smith comes in for Hourihane. We must front up early and I think we'll be more able to do so without sacrificing too much passing ability, with Korey in a 3 and Conor an option later in the game as legs tire.  Waggy completes the line up, but is only marginally favoured over Washington. I might even be tempted to start the latter as I believe he will stretch defences more than a strangely subdued looking Waghorn. Waggy gets the nod by a  cat's whisker.

 

The starters aside, I'll wait to see who we have available and remotely fit, but even just for the psychological lift, it'd be grand to see Collo tamping at the bit in the dugout. Likewise, could young Jake Rooney figure? Robinson and Weston, along with the skipper and Thommo, seem likely candidates for the bench too.

I do think it's all about this game now. Win and with players perhaps returning the following week (or with another week under their belts at least), we could be back on track. Conversely, slide to another defeat and all momentum will be lost. With Pompey sat in wait, that's a fairly grim prospect, least it is for yours truly.

Suffice to say it's a huge weekend for club and fans and on that note, the first time we've actually had something to play for in a few seasons now, something I've overlooked if truth be told, so that's some small silver lining, at least!

COYR

Love this line up. Let’s just go for it.

16 hours ago, Comrade 86 said:

Collo tamping at the bit

Currently brewing coffee for the gaffer.

There are no easy games between now and the end of the season for us or our promotion rivals. I think Collo, Wash and CBT need to find the net ( Waggy doesn’t give me much hope) and pray no further hammy’s are forthcoming. Huge game v Blackpool now after the load of Cobblers on Saturday.

CBT has to start and do something to repay the massive fee we paid for him.

No team in the history of Professional football has ever played that sh1t two games on the bounce.

P.G Wodehouse from the directors box.
 

Upon the dreary canvas of this afternoon’s spectacle, painted with strokes of ineptitude and dashed hopes, one solitary silver lining emerged: the absence of my dear chum, Clarence Threapwood, the 9th Earl of Emsworth, from the lamentable affair. Engaged, fortuitously, in the matrimonial celebrations of a member of the DCFC fan’s forum, he was spared the spectacle of our team’s lamentable performance. Reports of the bride’s radiance and intellect, ample enough for two, provided a faint glimmer of mirth amidst the otherwise dismal proceedings, for surely she possessed wit enough to comprehend the gravity of her matrimonial choice. My only hope is the Groom’s despondency at the result doesn’t derail his wedding night.

Alas, my afternoon was not blessed with such diversion, and I spent 90 minutes plus ten added praying for my fountain pen to give up the ghost.
As I endured a woeful display of hoofball from Warne’s bobble hatted charges, bereft of precision, potency, or tenacity, against the hapless Northampton Town, who lack even a Subbuteo set to their name.

Bradley, in particular, resembled naught but a flailing marionette caught in a tempest, with many an experienced undertaker being deceived by his appearance and starting to embalm on sight. To use the analogy of the sport of shooting Derby ended upon the wrong end of the gun, with a limp wristed display reminiscent of Torquay Utd at their best.

Sonny’s subsequent banishment from the pitch, though regrettable, may indeed harbour a silver lining, for perhaps absence will lend him time to rediscover his vigour. As we face the looming encounter with Blackpool, the need for three points and a performance befitting professional footballers hangs heavy upon our shoulders, a task of Herculean proportions in our current state of disarray.

BBC Sport on the ball again.

What a win for Northampton!

A dent in Derby's hopes of catching League One leaders Bolton who remain five points behind.

Sam Hoskins with the only goal of the game for the Cobblers who have never beaten Derby in 13 meetings in all competitions.

Why did is take 80 mins before applying any pressure ?

X3 change needed.

Wilson playing well, the rest haven’t turned up…yet.

20 hours ago, hintonsboots said:

Northampton 1 Derby 3 Barks

Waggy instead of Barks ( injured)

1 minute ago, Ellafella said:

I suspect you’ll be bouncing all night! 😉

1 hour ago, Jourdan said:

My fiancée has a crush on Mendez-Laing. I can’t take any chances. They definitely locked eyes at Exeter away.

You’re not marrying the Exeter City goalkeeper are you ? 
Joking apart, have a great day.

Northampton 1 Derby 3 Barks

3 hours ago, Kernow said:

Do you mean Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, known as the Princess of Wales, or less frequently, the Duchess of CORNWALL? Cornwall, in Cornish, being Kernow? 🥲

You're not in the clique mate.