Srg

can’t believe Roberts wasn’t sent off for this. 

2 minutes ago, gccrowdpleaser said:

I'd say we are waiting for our maim targets then working down a sensible back up list.

Think Oko Flex was a first choice but he's gone to Swansea so we move onto the next. 

None of our transfer business has appeared desperate so far this summer.

Imagine it's tough with players like Oko-Flex because they're clearly waiting for Championship teams if they can get them. Probably why it's taking until the last minute.

DerbyshireLive saying (unsurprisingly and thankfully) that this is wide of the mark. 

8 hours ago, jimbobram said:

I meaaaaaaan, doesnt really go does it.

 

The original lyrics are “white Pele” so “ginger Terry” doesn’t fit. 

45 minutes ago, Malty said:

I agreed with the original poster. Robert’s looked a bit slow, his crosses were off pace and seldom reached their target and he didn’t look like he could beat his man. In fact a couple of times the attacks fizzled out when the ball got to him. Towards the end I was hoping that the ball wouldn’t get passed to him. Based on this game alone he wasn’t good enough and I’d prefer to have fozzy in. I’m sure it’s just a one-off and he’ll be back to form after today.

You have to understand what is being asked of them when they’re on the pitch. In possession, Roberts is tucking infield almost like another midfielder. He was primarily a centre back when he got here. He’s being asked to make an overload inside, keep the ball and give it simple. Fozzy is asked to be on the touchline, often very high up the pitch. It’s horses for courses but comparing them using the exact same metrics isn’t fair on either of them. Fozzy just looks more like a traditional full back you are used to seeing. 

I’m really struggling to see the tireless work everyone speaks of. He generally lets Sibley do his pressing, marks himself against a centre back and doesn’t move to want the ball to feet. He then has a Teflon first touch and the less said about the finishing the better. 

Now I’m hoping that confidence can affect things like hiding from the ball, first touch and finishing, and potentially we are a goal off his backside from a much improved player. That said, we simply must sign a striker this week. 

15 minutes ago, i-Ram said:

You and Joe Pasquale have a lot in common. One joke.

Joe Pasquale?! Bit of a dated reference but good effort. How you enjoying Sibley these last few games? Enough goals and assists yet to warrant playing for you?

Excellent half. Some lovely goals. 

Take Joan Collins off at half time and bring on James Collins to try and bag one. 

Joan Collins is Sue Perb. 

6 minutes ago, Millenniumram said:

Had to give Loach his debut tonight really - got to give him a fair chance to play at some point, even though he came here in the full knowledge that he is very much emergency cover. No better opportunity than the EFL Trophy really. 

Is a bit concerning having him in there though, given the level he’s been playing at before moving here. Hopefully he’s not tested too much. Real shame we can’t give Anang his debut instead tonight so we can see what he can do - that injury must be so frustrating for him.

He was playing at the same level Grimsby were last season. 

Time for Joan Collins to bag and show us something. 

Just now, Magicman said:

Plange made his mark whilst Stretton struggles or is that unclear better change your specs 

Literally nobody but you has mentioned Stretton. What’s he got to do with anything? Did he once cut you up at a junction or something?

Well that’s a stronger team than expected. 

4 minutes ago, Magicman said:

He has showed more in his time than Stretton over 3 years. 

And?

1 hour ago, Ewethanised said:

I’ve noticed Mighten has just gone on loan to the Wendies - could this free Gregory up? Or just another option to stack the attack?

Mighten isn’t a striker. 

If anyone says pineapple they need a lengthy forum ban and psychiatric help. 

1 minute ago, Ambitious said:

We've been a lot better in creating opportunities over the past week as he's starting Sibley and Dobbin.

FTFY

7 minutes ago, Rev said:

He doesn't have the authority to set his own timetables, never mind hire and fire.

52 minutes ago, Curtains said:

On what universe would we not appoint Liam full time manager .

Come on David what you waiting for .

Don't think @Davidhas the authority to hire and fire managers despite what some might think.

Scott Parker sacked.

Lost to City, Arsenal and Liverpool but won their only two other games this season. Bit harsh.

5 minutes ago, admira said:

204. 

Kazimierczak. 

1 minute ago, Crewton said:

Mighten could do well at L1 level, but 4 goals in 56 appearances at Championship level isn't exactly setting my teeth on edge. That's half the strike rate of Jack Stretton who some posters want rid of.

Not a striker, and many sub appearances. 

6 hours ago, Carl Sagan said:

Absolutely this with not allowing the opposition to be completely set. We don't often do things quickly. Plus Sibley made the run to Hourihane for the pretend short corner, which took out one of the men defending the front post who had to follow him, meaning there was a much clearer route through to Knight for the header.

Yeah, the highlights sell that goal short because really it’s the pressure of consecutive corners which cause the terrible marking and completely free (albeit well executed) header. 

More you think about it the less it makes sense for them to let him come to a promotion rival for nothing. Gonna put this one in the BS category

Look at last season. Their poor form is a lot longer than 4 games this season. They’ve been pretty crap all 2022.