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I want him back purely for the romance of it. Rather have Waghorn here, a player who clearly loves us and wants to be here, than someone like Billy Sharp who hates us.

I want him back purely for the romance of it. Rather have Waghorn here, a player who clearly loves us and wants to be here, than someone like Billy Sharp who hates us.

I want him back purely for the romance of it. Rather have Waghorn here, a player who clearly loves us and wants to be here, than someone like Billy Sharp who hates us.

I want him back purely for the romance of it. Rather have Waghorn here, a player who clearly loves us and wants to be here, than someone like Billy Sharp who hates us.

Signed last week to add some youth to midfield.

Signed last week to add some youth to midfield.

He called this entire forum out.

Well if that is Paul Warne hoofball, bring it on! It was a very enjoyable watch and we gave a good account of ourselves for 80 of the 90 minutes. All three goals against were from our sloppy play - it isn't as though Sheffield United ripped us apart. They did create a couple of good chances, but that was all.
We are certainly showing more aggression and bite in our tackles, and more threatening with crosses and corners, all a plus on recent seasons. To me though, Nelson had a few wobbles with the ball in defence, and Waghorn did his "trapping a bag of cement" impression on one occasion, although otherwise he actually looks like a footballer, so may well do well in this League.
I am taking a different view about Hourihane than most - yes he can be quite creative, but several times in his pre-season he has been guilty of just lumping the ball high and long, more in hope of it reaching one of our players than actually passing the ball. And he often misses the obvious defence splitter, opting to turn and go the opposite way, or backwards. So instead of the creative edge, he ends up breaking up our play, stifling the chance of surging forwards. Just my opinion, mind.
And regards Tommo, caymanram said it well with this: "To be fair he’s up against a quality of player he won’t meet in League 1. His attacking contributions looked good, and I hope he doesn't get a season of being played out of position, or kept on the bench, because pre-season has shown that he has plenty to offer. Your observation also leads us to why it was good to end our pre-season against such strong opposition. Regardless of the result, we won't come up against that quality of performance in League One, apart from maybe just one or two. I think we are looking good for a fun season! Whether we actually have enough to get the job done I have no idea, but I am looking forwards to being there to yell my head off for them!
COME ON YOU RAMS!

Makes sense to wear the home kit in Burton. More Derby fans in that town than Burton fans.

Makes sense to wear the home kit in Burton. More Derby fans in that town than Burton fans.

Makes sense to wear the home kit in Burton. More Derby fans in that town than Burton fans.

MI5 or M15 @Ellafella? I think the latter is one of those mythical Rhodes.

Sammon was not divisive. He had zero talent, and you cannot divide by zero.

Agree on Keogh. He suffers from McFarlandism. Any Derby defender not as faultless as Roy will eventually get slated by a small group of our fans. Having high standards is fine, but sometimes I wonder if some fans are based in reality. Keogh was absolutely fantastic for us.
 

Sammon was not divisive. He had zero talent, and you cannot divide by zero.

Sammon was not divisive. He had zero talent, and you cannot divide by zero.

Sammon was not divisive. He had zero talent, and you cannot divide by zero.

Sammon was not divisive. He had zero talent, and you cannot divide by zero.

I’m not sure it would be right for him to return but you’ve got to love Waghorn’s post match interview.

Agree on Keogh. He suffers from McFarlandism. Any Derby defender not as faultless as Roy will eventually get slated by a small group of our fans. Having high standards is fine, but sometimes I wonder if some fans are based in reality. Keogh was absolutely fantastic for us.
 

Despise? Hate? Pretty strong words to use against players (or any one really) who were bought in to do a job. Not necessarily their fault if they don't 'fit the system' etc.
However, going along with this I would argue that Keogh and Mc Govern should never be in anyone's list to be honest.

I'll go with Leeds United. Middlesbro, Wycombe

It's my favourite thing about being a derby fan. We can spank a team a division above us, with an 82 year old Nugent on the pitch, and our fans will still moan.

Great finish from Collins, led the line well today, with more quality balls in the box for him, think he could hit 20 plus next season.