Reggie Greenwood
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10 hours ago, DavesaRam said:
I was sure either way about bringing Warne in, but had at least some hopes, because until then we could put together some lovely looking moves, but they tended to produce nothing. I could see that we could end up being the most attractive playing relegated side in League 1, even though Rosenior had got us to 7th place. But by then, the opposition had got us sussed, and our single dimension couldn't do anything about the sussing.
I didn't like the kick and rush approach, and we were not easy on the eye in any way, shape or form. But at least whenever we got the ball, it seemed that something would happen. It was the speed of getting the ball forwards, as far as I am concerned. And Paul Warne did stubbornly stick with his 3 at the back and hoof it methodology. A bit like when Ray Wilkins got suspended in the whatever years World Cup it was, and suddenly England stared playing better, Warned was forced to go 4 at the back, and suddenly things started to look batter. And thankfully he is man enough to go with what was working, regardless of how he personally wanted to take us.
There are two issues which have been key to our coming to life. The first one is the fitness issue - he has got the players leaving everything on the pitch, to the point of having to crawl up before the full 90 is up in some cases. It is paying dividends, and we are now fitter and outlasting the opposition consistently, with the benefit that we now have players operating within their limits instead of being at their limits for most of the match. And secondly he has spotted potential in players whose playing position seemed set in stone. The transformation of Fozzy isn't because he should always been a centre half, but that Paul has put him there, and had to because of circumstance, but has clearly worked with him and developed him in his new role. Even for an old warhorse, there is always something to be learned! And young Sibbers! It has helped that Paul has given the lad a chance, but has also seen his potential for the new role - one which I reckon none of us could seeing as applying to Louie. And again, the reward are there to be seen. The only question is "What has he been doing with the rest of the squad that we haven't noticed yet?
and despite Paul not signing anyone yet, and most of us thinking we needed quite a number of new faces, I wouldn't mind if all we sign is someone who knows where the onion bag is. someone in this thread said if we had got such a player on Saturday we would have scored 8!
The 5 - 0 whooping of Spurs for may first match back in 1973, the second play-off semi against Brighton (and that whole Steve Mac 1 era are high spots for me out of the last almost 50 years, but I am sure that we are in a season which will join those permanent high spot memories! Woo Hoo!
Think the “oldtimers “ is catching up with you @DavesaRam. It was the Arsenal 5-0 win in 1973 the spurs one was 1969 ?
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1 hour ago, Jimbo Ram said:
Some supporters from other clubs on other forums disputing our 17 game unbeaten run highlighting the Liverpool penalty loss ?
Who cares about them ?
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1 minute ago, zaragozaram said:
Never catch us doing that!!?
Derby are obviously paying the instalments owed to Arsenal otherwise Bielik wouldn’t be allowed to play.
Could be wrong but I don’t believe Palace have paid us anything and the tribunal for some reason hasn’t happened yet. -
55 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said:
While it grinds my gears as 63 yr old Rams fan Cooper is doing a fine job.
The elephant in the room though is the apparent lack of interest in where the money has come from and any success will always be tainted by the Marinikas factor and Forest could be in huge trouble if/when it’s proved that the funds are not legit.
Only a tree could laugh at the possibility that his club could be being built on the back of the allegations as serious as those being linked to their owner.
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5 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said:
I didn't know he was a Rams fan.
I also didn't realise he was 63. I have to say, I sincerely hope I look that good at 63! ?
Cooper looking good ? You need Specsavers ?
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While it grinds my gears as 63 yr old Rams fan Cooper is doing a fine job.
The elephant in the room though is the apparent lack of interest in where the money has come from and any success will always be tainted by the Marinikas factor and Forest could be in huge trouble if/when it’s proved that the funds are not legit.
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18 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:
Yep. You have to ask why it's become more complicated. Take some of the rules away and go back to basics, with the aim of why the game needs 'offside' in mind.
Introduced to stop “goal hanging”. Would fundamentally change the way the game is played if you got rid of it.
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Just now, Crewton said:
First half? If so, it looked well outside the box and, as you say, he wasn't "last man" anyway.
Ref ignored allot of very obvious bodychecks, pulls and trips from them as far as I could see.
Notably no mention of it from Cheltenham’s manager , players or on their forum ( not that many seem to go on ) so not an obvious potential red ?
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1 hour ago, Gaspode said:
Football is broken - Man Utd granted an equaliser when Rashford is clearly offside and running alongside the ball when Fernandes puts it into the net - because he didn’t touch the ball or interfere with an opponent it’s considered to be ok….. how are teams supposed to defend if players can stand anywhere offside and not be interfering with play?
Same as Salah goal v Wolves in the Cup last week
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Wednesday beating Wycombe , Barnsley losing
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1 hour ago, Poynton ram said:
Eidur Gudjohnsen- not sure whether there was much in this but am sure in the Jim Smith era he was linked.
If I recall correctly Bolton wanted 500k we offered 400k and we ended up with Lars Bohinen instead ?
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21 minutes ago, oldtimeram said:
Bob
Here's a pic of me wearing a hideous velvet suit with Roy. Directly behind me is your mate Ron Webster but I doubt you can tell from this pic. It was taken at the Mayor's reception after we won the league in 1975. Do you recognise any of the others on the photo?
Roy McFarland ?
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7 minutes ago, oldtimeram said:
What about the gypsy caravan guy from Southend?
Freddie Eastwood ?
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There has been the beginnings of a breakout of almost reasonableness and harmony on this thread. I demand it stops now you “woke” lot ?
- Stive Pesley, ariotofmyown, Crewton and 2 others
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Just now, kevinhectoring said:
Do we still owe Arsenal? I thought the admins’ report suggested the ‘football creditors’ were all paid out when the club was transferred to DC.
It was confirmed in the charter meeting that we are continuing to pay Arsenal in instalments. Not sure how much is left to pay though
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5 minutes ago, EranioIsGod said:
Youl Mawene!
Head of Sports Science at Fleetwood these days.
Good player
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3 hours ago, MACKWORTHRAM said:
Just can't see this I'm afraid mate.
The bloke has been out of action for the last 18 months.
Got injured at home in the summer of 2021 when a friend fell on his knee.
Missed all of last season and so far has missed all of this season.
Back in training but still picking up niggles due to being out so long and still no timeframe set on when he will play.
Absolutely no point in signing a player who has been out that long with still no idea of when he will be fit.
Might as well see how the next 6 months go for him, see if he can get back playing and then potentially look at him in the summer when his contract is up.
A load of balls I reckon
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8 hours ago, uttoxram75 said:
Haha, I go back to Woodpecker Cider and Tartan Bitter in the 70's.
Watneys red barrel ?
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17 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said:
It would have been my dads 100th birthday this week and a mate posted this picture of him at work.
If you look behind you can see a Derby fixture list and I *think* it's Bobby Davison on it. Anybody know what year it was from or even have it still?
I could be wrong btw and it's not whoa Bobby.
Bobby or Cally for me. Might be worth giving @loweman2 a shout or Andy Ellis
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32 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:
Will do some digging to see where this quote is taken from but it sounds as though Warne has one new player due in next week.
About 7 and a half mins into the pre match interview he starts talking about 2 likely signings, 1 sounds like it’s done but no names
It’s from an interview with Leigh Curtis from the Derby Telegraph
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37 minutes ago, bucktwo said:
Cheltenham 2 Derby 4
After going behind early , we get really angry and smash our way to a 4 . 1 lead before a sloppy penalty give away in the final minutes resulting in Sibley being sent off ..
Sky bet odds should be promising on that build a bet option
The Oxford left back might be able to help fix that ?
Beer in Derby
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Best pubs in the centre Exeter , Smithfield , Dolphin , Flowerpot, Brewery Tap ( Silk Mill will be reopened this week so could well be added to this ) a bit further out Brunswick , Peacock , Alex , Falstaff, Creaky Floorboard. I’m sure a few others could be added .
Smithy for Bass