SW6Ram Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2637220/Steve-McClaren-galvanised-Nigel-Cloughs-struggling-Derby-squad-verge-Premier-League.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcidaho Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Good website (I'm just fresh from building it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Some parts in that article I didn't like, nor did it ring true. It's a no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fran Van Rams Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Surprised to hear about Chris Martin being banned from pubs and such troubles, he's a big bloke but didn't come across as a trouble maker!! Other than that, thought the article was pretty good. Although, saying that the midfield revolves around Hughes is a slight overstatement - yes he is good and looks after the ball well, but its the three mid-fielders combining (whether Hughes is in there or not) that makes our midfield tick, not just one player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 They did a very good article on Bucko Jake Buxton determined to help Derby County to Wembley glory after almost quitting football earlier in his career Defender admits he was 12 months from walking away from the game Buxton spent time working on building sites and spray painting cars Nigel Clough offered the centre-back a lifeline at Burton Albion By LAURIE WHITWELL PUBLISHED: 00:19, 23 May 2014 | UPDATED: 00:28, 23 May 2014 218 shares 3 View comments Six summers ago Jake Buxton was without a club and told by his wife Danielle to make a career from football within one season or abandon the sport for a steady 9-5 job instead. Shifts spray-painting cars or working on building sites beckoned before Nigel Clough offered Buxton a chance at Burton Albion in the Conference. They won the title together, Buxton was named player of the season, and then both moved to Derby County – where the central defender is now one win away from the Barclays Premier League. VIDEO: Scroll down to see Steve McClaren's view on the Wembley showdown with QPR +4 From rags to riches: Former Conference player Jake Buxton (right) is 90 minutes away from the Premier League +4 Committed to the cause: Buxton believes Derby's youth gives them the edge over QPR More... Harry Redknapp hoping QPR's experience will help his side overcome Derby County in Championship play-off final Derby County are banking on Patrick Bamford to win £134m Premier League shootout... but Jose Mourinho is keeping close eye on Chelsea striker, says One Direction idol Niall Horan W Brett Wilson is friends with Ricky Gervais and likes to sit with Derby fans: meet the Canadian owner who's king of the county! QPR and Derby strike deal to give Wembley gate receipts worth £1.5m to Championship play-off final loser QPR and Derby prepare for the biggest payday in global sport as Championship play-off final winner will accrue £134m Charlie Austin gives QPR fan two tickets to play-off final after splashing more than £1,000 on flights from US to be at Wembley It has been quite a climb up the Football League ladder but such is Buxton’s standing in the squad he will deliver the pre-match rallying call when the players assemble in a huddle on the Wembley pitch, drawing on his own experiences to find the right emotive trigger for team-mates. Buxton, who was released by Mansfield Town in 2008 after relegation, said: ‘I took it to heart. 'That summer, you wait for the phone to ring, then it’s the end of June, players were starting pre-season and I didn’t have a club. ‘I had mortgages and bills to play like every normal person. The only call came from Nigel Clough. It was either get a job, or take the opportunity of playing at Burton Albion part-time. ‘My missus gave me an ultimatum of one season or I had to get a trade. 'I was spray painting cars for an insurance company, I did a bit of building work, labouring. +4 Heartbreak: Buxton was part of the Mansfield side that were relegated out of the Football League ‘Burton were training at the FA centre which was just being built. I was very lucky that season was the final piece of the jigsaw that got us out of the Conference.’ Buxton admits he was ‘hurt’ when Clough was sacked last September but says Steve McClaren has improved the team. ‘Nigel’s been in touch and wished the lads all the best,’ adds Buxton. Wembley will be a new experience for McClaren’s young team, who give away plenty of top-flight experience to Harry Redknapp’s high-earning side. Derby’s wages top out at £12,000 per week while the likes of Joey Barton and Bobby Zamora have £60,000 per week deals at Queens Park Rangers. +4 Lifeline: Nigel Clough took Buxton to Burton and then to Pride Park Buxton’s career has been a world away from such mega contracts and even though riches will follow in the Premier League his pre-match address will steer away from money as a motivation. ‘The huddles have all been quite emotional, I’ve tried to hit home, talk about things which might mean a lot to the players,’ he says. ‘We talk about your family, your kids or maybe the haters - people who’ve doubted you over the course of your career. McClaren: We're like a swan - calm on top yet paddling like hell "http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/05/22/video-undefined-1E1EA50E00000578-940_636x358" alt="video-undefined-1E1EA50E00000578-940_636"> ‘The drive is to play in the Premier League, to play at Stamford Bridge, Emirates, Old Trafford. It’s not about money and never has been. It’s about playing in the highest league as a player.’ The 29-year-old, who became a father in the last year to 11-month-old Beau, believes Derby’s youth can prove decisive. ‘QPR have the name players and they’ve all played in the division above. We’ve got a lot of young players with energy. If they want to stand toe to toe with us and we perform as we have done over 48 games then there’ll only be one outcome.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2637220/Steve-McClaren-galvanised-Nigel-Cloughs-struggling-Derby-squad-verge-Premier-League.html Very surprised by that, really well written and balanced. It sounded like it was written by someone that either knows us or actually bothered to research well before writing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I love Bucko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I love Bucko I'm starting to think I love him too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 All what this reporter had to do was read the forums and what the QPR forum guy wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Buxton is without question my favourite Derby player, ever. Optimises everything I would hope to be if I was in his position, really hope he shines tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Sounded like a Nigel puff piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Excellent article, just slightly over eggs the Will Hughes pudding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loughboroughRAM Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 jake buxton...everything a footballer should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thought it was great article Don't forget before Hughes came into the side we often had lightweight Bryson and a static Hendrick spectating the ball more often than not. We've been outclassed many times and struggled to keep the ball. We've made Hull and Cardiff and Leicester look like world beaters. Our best possession football under Clough before Hughes came in probably came during that patch when Kuqi and Bueno were here. Paul Green and Commons were really looked quality too. But Hendrick and Bryson were pedestrian. As a partnership they offered very little. Technically both were decent and the team around them didn't help much. Physically they were poor except for Bryson's running around. Hughes though finally made it all click. Bryson has found his role and freedom. He has players around him that put him to great use. Hendrick is tougher, more aggressive and his technical ability has never really been in doubt. He's learning and his only weakness is in his head. They're all 3 quality now. And I'm not saying Hughes is miles and miles better than either of the other two. Just it clicked when he came along and just, well, settled us. Hughes is a dream team mate. Honestly rate Bryson and Hendrick. So don't attack me for knocking them. Just let's be honest, we were a midtable Championship side and none of our team looked too hot. We relied entirely on Ward. More than just Will Hughes happened but he's been an inspiration. Hence why the media are going way over the top on him. "Barcelona dossier"?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 People forget Hughes only turned 19 six weeks ago, not many people his age are first team regulars at a top two tier club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 All what this reporter had to do was read the forums and what the QPR forum guy wrote. And how many do that exactly? Honestly rate Bryson and Hendrick. So don't attack me for knocking them. Just let's be honest, we were a midtable Championship side and none of our team looked too hot. We relied entirely on Ward. More than just Will Hughes happened but he's been an inspiration. Hence why the media are going way over the top on him. "Barcelona dossier"?! I rate Hughes highly but I don't agree that he was a major part of the upturn this season. The biggets factor in that for me is, by far and away, John Eustace (then Thorne). That was the missing jigsaw piece that allowed this team - and those payers in particular - to play the way they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willipa Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 maza233, when I heard we were after Chris Martin I was gutted, I now live in Norwich and it's all true...Told one of my derby fan friends it worse things we could do, he is trouble and lazy....Probably why i'm not a manager How i'm glad to have been proven so wrong.......He scores today i'll be one of the loudest shouting...prove me wrong again Chris!!!!!!!!...pleaaasssssseeeeee........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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