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If we hadn’t signed Washington this would make a lot of sense. As it is, a 3rd striker 31+ doesn’t. 

18 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

It IS only Matlock….but that’s a great cross by Ward and a good finish by Collins. I said it a fair few times last season that I just wanted to see Collins in the 18 yard box rather than haring around in the channels. Some are sceptical and I understand why but I can see Collins getting 15-20 this season if the system is right (e.g. him in the box and everyone else doing the running around, pressing and crossing). He managed 12 last year in all comps and he wasn’t the main man so it’s not too much of a stretch to see him getting 4/5 more this season.

 

He was still less than convincing outside the box. First touch of Teflon. 

20 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

Is it just because it's preseason or is Warne relaxing into the interviews somewhat and not trying so hard?

 

Pre-season form. He’s about to put on his sandals and budgie smugglers in Spain for a week. He’s feeling it. 

1 minute ago, Wolfie20 said:

Hasn't he just gone to Burnley for something like £15m?

£19m I think, yeah. 

20 minutes ago, ExiledinDerby said:

Brown travelling to Spain with the first team. Hopefully will get some minutes against Salford… Managed well he will develop into some player

Very good news. He’s the type of player that could come in and score some goals for us this season. Potentially worth some decent money to someone if that does happen too. 

2 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said:

Is Radcliffe from the academy BT?

Radcliffe signed this week. Was released by Burton. 

20 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said:

He definitely was. Shame there wasn't the same quality of 1st half service. Look forward to seeing more of him.

I think he deserves an extended look through pre-season and some time with a better supporting cast. Let’s see what he does. If it works, he solves so many problems. 

Just now, Magicman said:

Thought Moore played OK he was main outlet and kept the ball well. Smith bossed the game and Bird still can't shoot. 

Smith gave it away a lot. Not a lot happened positively or negatively that second half. Think Radcliffe and Brown probably only ones worth mentioning. 

6 minutes ago, oomarkwright said:

Still 1-0…?

No, it’s 2-0. Radcliffe. 

2 minutes ago, Eoghan1884 said:

Bardell been good this second half 

Unlike Moore…

Bit of a non-event this second half. Few kids which look a bit off being good enough for the first team. 

Just now, NottsRam77 said:

Was saying to my mate love us to have a kinda v raw dean strurridge type in our locker this season. Not to rely on but for cameos to learn and develope and give us a real pace and power option 

if it comes from the academy even better 

Honestly looks capable of contributing. 

5 minutes ago, Eoghan1884 said:

Excited to see how Brown does 

Already looks more useful from general play outside the box. 

He’s already looking like he should be in the first team picture. Looks a beast. 

Collins is so frustrating. In the box? Great. Gets involved in the build up play? Yikes. Can we carry him and not have him getting involved too much outside the box?

Barkhuizen of injured, limping. Radcliffe replaced him.

Vickers on after 30 mins. Wildsmith had 1 save. 

Collins still can’t trap a bag of cement. 

Just now, Topram said:

Pitch looks bobbly as out 

Looks long, bobbly and somehow heavy but also dry at the same time. 

Early early days but good start for Elder and Thompson. 

6 minutes ago, Rample said:

I paid extra and it's live now so yep, its NOT included in subscriptions. Paid via paypal and it only charged me £1. Important thing is I get to watch it I guess.

It won’t have. That’s happened to me before. 

Ok, who is Cox, Moloney and Moore?

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

I was talking about 'Didzy magic', the sort of player that it's worth paying to see play.

As much as we love flair and all that, I personally just want to win games. Especially in this league. I tend to believe that winning breeds confidence in play too, which improves things. 

Brighton, a club in Europe, do not want Eiran Cashin. As much as I love the lad, that’s just silly. 

Really don’t think it matters. Leaders lead regardless of a bit of extra fabric round their arm. 

Just now, Caerphilly Ram said:

Think contract extensions are on Clowes/Pearce’s to do list? If so Cashin, Bird and Sibley all worth discussing new terms if clubs are sniffing around. 

BT listed a large number of contract extensions are being discussed a week or two ago. 

3 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

Is that likely?  if he has a year on his contract wouldn't be surprised.  If he had constant form like he did for the first half of the season  I think he'd be gone.  I think his second half was patchy and probably puts him in the wait and see for 6 months category for decent level championship sides.

Not even a murmur of a rumour. So don’t know where that suggestion came from. 

3 minutes ago, Kokosnuss said:

Getting the train in, just deciding whether to jump on the first one available or have a drink in Derby first.

Can't remember what pubs I actually liked in Matlock last time I went. Remarkable Hare possibly 

You could get off in Matlock Bath first, have one at the Fishpond, Old Bank etc. then go to Matlock and jump in Remarkable Hare (or their next door venue which is more for just drinking), Monk Bar or Red Lion. Very good day out on the train that.