Hans Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Nigel said he wants us to reach 70 points next season, not specifically saying play offs, but today 70 points would have given us a play off spot. So where to we go from here, its evident the squad needs vast improvement in a number of key areas, particularly in the striker department. Us reaching the play offs depends on a few things If the board decide to go for targets which will genuinely improve and strength the squad Our ability to keep our team core, (Ward, Bryson, Brayford, Hughes, Keogh.) AWAY FORM- 7 points this season away is awful Nigel's tactics Nigel's formation Injuries- this is unforessable. Conceding less silly goals, and losing to silly teams, this ear I'm thinking Peterborough, Blackburn etc. Its evident Nigel is staying so this is his first truely make or break season in 2013/14, and here's hoping this time next year we make the top 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherriesarechamps Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can hardly bear what has happened to Derby, harder still is the fact the board are happy to watch us slide further into obscurity. Mid table/lower table season in and season out. I don't believe even with a transfer kitty Nigel is up to it ! we don't seem to be able to get good loans in either !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can hardly bear what has happened to Derby, harder still is the fact the board are happy to watch us slide further into obscurity. Mid table/lower table season in and season out. I don't believe even with a transfer kitty Nigel is up to it ! we don't seem to be able to get good loans in either !! You just worry about Bournemouth next season when the mighty Rams come to town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Time to see how the events of this season are spun, given we've finished higher than last campaign but with fewer points. I can see a tedious exchange of progress vs stagnation this close season. The amalgamation of 4 teams with 61 points doesn't really give much kudos of a top 10 finish for me, but as a strong advocate of the league table after 46 games, goal difference or not, I have to maintain final league position is ulitmately deserved, whatever the margin. Either way, football in general, as well as Derby, has pretty much bored me this season, in all honesty I've took no interest in the final third of our season. Derby County as a hobby comes and goes for me, always has done. Sure I'll take in a game or two next year with the lads as one-offs though, already looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramchope Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Nigel said he wants us to reach 70 points next season, not specifically saying play offs, but today 70 points would have given us a play off spot. So where to we go from here, its evident the squad needs vast improvement in a number of key areas, particularly in the striker department. Us reaching the play offs depends on a few things If the board decide to go for targets which will genuinely improve and strength the squad Our ability to keep our team core, (Ward, Bryson, Brayford, Hughes, Keogh.) AWAY FORM- 7 points this season away is awful Nigel's tactics Nigel's formation Injuries- this is unforessable. Conceding less silly goals, and losing to silly teams, this ear I'm thinking Peterborough, Blackburn etc. Its evident Nigel is staying so this is his first truely make or break season in 2013/14, and here's hoping this time next year we make the top 6. Where are you getting 7 points away from? We got 18 points away from home. Still **** but not 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Where are you getting 7 points away from? We got 18 points away from home. Still **** but not 7. Sorry I meant 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Where do we go from here? Get a feckin striker in that can score and sort out the ***** away record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Where we go from here is a slightly larger group with more experience and quality, more points and higher up the table. Where else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I put 7 but I meant 18????? Anyway. Strengthening in the summer is vital, it will see how serious we are and of sam rush spouts ****. Also keeping our better players is crucial. Nigel also needs to be a bit less inept tactically, and a bit more adventurous away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 If we bring the players in that have been talked about (along with hopefully a few surprises), I think we can only go up. Not necessarily up as in promotion, but top 8 at a minimum and I truly believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Personally, I'd much rather see us sign somebody capable of scoring from nothing rather than an out and out goalscorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knabby crackers Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I put 7 but I meant 18????? Anyway. Strengthening in the summer is vital, it will see how serious we are and of sam rush spouts ****. Also keeping our better players is crucial. Nigel also needs to be a bit less inept tactically, and a bit more adventurous away. Hmmph, everyone knows that there is a 1 and an 8 in 18 and obviously 8-1 = 7. Elementary my dear Watson!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I can hardly bear what has happened to Derby, harder still is the fact the board are happy to watch us slide further into obscurity. Mid table/lower table season in and season out. I don't believe even with a transfer kitty Nigel is up to it ! we don't seem to be able to get good loans in either !! We will never know until he gets one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I had a theory. The owners have had Clough on probation - see how he manages up to the end of the 2012-13 season, then chuck lorryloads of cash at him to get the team he really wants. Unfortunately, the theory is almost certainly ********: I had the same one last year and I don't think the owners have any intention of giving any manager loads of money to spend, even one more competent than Clough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtableforever Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Board out then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayram Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I am bored to tears by Derby County under Nigel Clough. I've got no interest in who he may / may not sign in the summer because I don't have any faith in his judgement about anything, be it new players, formation, tactics whatever. I don't believe he has the ability to make us a force in this division let alone get us promoted. He (along with this board) has made me lose faith in the club in a way no other Rams manager has in 33 years of following them. I hope next season is his last in charge because I honestly can't see anything changing for the better until he has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Next season no playing for a 1-0 win or a draw away from home, just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB BIGGS Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I am bored to tears by Derby County under Nigel Clough. I've got no interest in who he may / may not sign in the summer because I don't have any faith in his judgement about anything, be it new players, formation, tactics whatever. I don't believe he has the ability to make us a force in this division let alone get us promoted. He (along with this board) has made me lose faith in the club in a way no other Rams manager has in 33 years of following them. I hope next season is his last in charge because I honestly can't see anything changing for the better until he has gone. I'm sorry you feel that way. We're all different I suppose. I must be more of an avid fan than some. I've been a Rams fan for over 50 years, So, I've pretty much seen it all. I don't think this era is as bad as some of the previous times. I want us to do well whenever we play and I'd love to see Nigel Clough take us back to the Premiership. I'm also realistic and don't expect that to happen unless adequate funds are made available. I don't think too many managers would do any better than Clough under these present circumstances. Over the years he has been here, I've read posts from people wanting Warnock, Ferguson, Jackett, Hill and others. I'm more than happy to keep Clough if they are the options. In reality, those kind of managers are the options. We can't afford expensive players and it would be the same for management. So, I look forward to better times like everyone else and hope that some of this season's mistakes are not repeated. I also look forward to the emergence of our younger players and hope that we can keep all of our best players. If we can, it sends out a message that we're taking it seriously. If not, then we're looking at 8th to 12th again. I differ from others because I see what has happened to Wolves, Portsmouth, Coventry and others. I think it's healthy to look around at times to give some perspective. It's not that long ago that we were on the edge. Things could have turned out to be a whole lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 up we've found stability, now it's progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eranio20 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Top six, we will be up there this time next season. The quality in this league is poorer than first imagined , look at the Hull side. Simpson, Brady, Koren,Boyd, Mcshane... Nothing to write home about, if we brought in two or three quality players and Hughes/Hendrick/Bennett continue to improve we are a a sure bet for the play offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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