Thierry Ennui Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Is he really a Forest fan? He does seem keen which is good. I'm looking forward to seeing him play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Anyone who thinks you can get significantly better to come to us as an obvious understudy to one of the most impressive centre forwards in the league is living in dreamland. As has been said, he's an improvement on Sammon. No striker looks good in a team struggling to create chances, whereas with our midfield behind you it's difficult to look that bad. Martin didn't look particularly impressive when we had him on loan and we were struggling. I'm actually really pleased with this, it was a major concern to me that we were going into the new season with Sammon as our second choice centre forward. I don't want to be part of the "slag off Sammon" brigade but I think it's difficult to argue that he's of the standard needed for what we want to do and where we want to go. The bloke's great and everything, but he's an answer to a different question - a question we probably never needed to ask in the first place mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 SuperSheep - sorry, can't quote on internet explorer at work (won't work because Daveo's ****) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 "http://i.gyazo.com/36f32011e00de8d341fd1831190a1934" alt="36f32011e00de8d341fd1831190a1934"> That absolutely stinks, can't believe we're putting this bad apple in the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 He seems keen to,play for us"MS6kHZQ" alt="MS6kHZQ"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Proven Premier League striker? Come off it. Fairly pleased with the signing though, if it was permanent I'd probably feel differently. He's scored goals in the Premier League, people who're criticising are the sort of people who'd only take goalscoring records into account and beg for us to sign a CB of equivalent stature to Best. He's scored a hat-trick in the second best league in the world, that's more than proven enough for this level. But you're notoriously cynical, so fair do's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good signing, will keep Martin on top form and will be a good option for us. Now just need a replacement for Keogh and we're good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Have we got rid of The Fish yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 SuperSheep - sorry, can't quote on internet explorer at work (won't work because Daveo's ****)i didnt specifically mention any formation this time, probably was me before though! Thinking about it we are strongest depth wise in midfeild and 3 seems to be working, I know "dont change what isnt broken" but I always enjoy a manager trying out new tactics and ideas. Makes it harder for opposition teams to find a weakness but hey ho 4-3-3 we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 "MS6kHZQ" alt="MS6kHZQ"> *Leon intensifies* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't understand the comments that his attitude is awful. If that's the case, why would Steve go for him? They both know the manner of the team which Leon is coming into, would Steve really look to sign one player - that if his reputation is anything to go by - could potentially destroy all that has been built in the past few years? Lets wait for a couple of appearances in a Derby shirt before we really judge him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_J_DCFC Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 When has he ever proved that his attitude is awful apart from a few driving incidents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 When his name was first mentioned in this thread, i said i was underwhelmed, i am.... but thats because i am ambitious for this club as many of us are, that said, i accept the arguement that is must be difficult to tempt someone to come to us, when their prospect is to be a sub.. with Martin 1st choice. A lot has been said about his attitude, i have faith that Mac and Co have susssed whether he's 'mentally fit' for this club, and i hope my faith is rewarded, or questions will start to be asked about their managerial skills, as they will if he's a donkey now on the pitch ! So, i cant wait to be overwhelmed when he cracks in his 1st against Shef Weds and 2 more against florist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Should be a good signing imo, will want to prove that he is as good as people thought he could be when he was younger and he should fit the system perfectly and get the service he needs to score goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC_17 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 its good but its not quite carling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think tin sammion better than him I'm just tucking into my tinned salmon right now. Must admit it's very nice and going down a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 That absolutely stinks, can't believe we're putting this bad apple in the dressing room. It's about his 5th fresh start/time he's "grown up" isn't it? Obviously I want him to be sound and i hope everyone makes him feel welcome when he inevitably comes on on Saturday. I'm just cynical about his attitude. We've all sat here and praised the attitude, team spirit and down to earth behaviour of the lads Nigel brought together. We've all praised that. Buxton is considered a model professional. And Barker. What he's said on twitter is exactly what you'd expect? What's the alternative? "I can't wait to bless derby with my incredible talent"? Believe it or not I'm not writing him off and as a player he's always looked between decent and good in the top two tiers. We can't sit here and claim to know any players attitude. But Best is as concerning as anyone else I think we could bring in (he's also as good as anyone else we could look to buy tbf). If he turns out to be an expensive d1ck then the warning signs were there. Even McClaren and Best acknowledge he's got baggage. This may be an exciting fresh start for Best. But I bet he said that last time. Not writing him off, not especially happy with him coming though. Better than Sammon and I'd expect him to push Martin really hard if he's screwed his head back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 its good but its not quite carling 'Good' and 'Carling' should never appear in the same sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good signing, will keep Martin on top form and will be a good option for us. Now just need a replacement for Keogh and we're good to go "http://snd1.splashpress1.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/double_facepalm" alt="double_facepalm"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It's about his 5th fresh start/time he's "grown up" isn't it? Obviously I want him to be sound and i hope everyone makes him feel welcome when he inevitably comes on on Saturday. I'm just cynical about his attitude. We've all sat here and praised the attitude, team spirit and down to earth behaviour of the lads Nigel brought together. We've all praised that. Buxton is considered a model professional. And Barker. What he's said on twitter is exactly what you'd expect? What's the alternative? "I can't wait to bless derby with my incredible talent"? Believe it or not I'm not writing him off and as a player he's always looked between decent and good in the top two tiers. We can't sit here and claim to know any players attitude. But Best is as concerning as anyone else I think we could bring in (he's also as good as anyone else we could look to buy tbf). If he turns out to be an expensive d1ck then the warning signs were there. Even McClaren and Best acknowledge he's got baggage. This may be an exciting fresh start for Best. But I bet he said that last time. Not writing him off, not especially happy with him coming though. Better than Sammon and I'd expect him to push Martin really hard if he's screwed his head back on. To be fair to him, that little caption on the Instagram pic is probably the most enthusiastic message I've seen from a footballer at a new club. Like you, I'm always sceptical of what they say (even Bryson's "when Derby offered me a 5 year contract, it was an easy decision). I genuinely believe Best though. He's going to be a good acquisition for us, I can feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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