Gritty Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I put together the Derby squad by what I think are players primary and secondary position. Mainly just out of interest but also to see where we are overloaded and where - if you factor in expected departures - we are a bit bare (right back and no.10 should we decide to play a no.10) I'd be interested in thoughts on if I've mis-allocated any players. We swapped our wingers around so much I lost track last season of their best position! If attachment doesn't work I'll try and find a better way of showing it (did it in excel originally so trying to work out how to export) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritty Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I cannot seeing us buying another central midfielder unless we are sure we are going to shift out at least two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Looks good man. Hope we don't see Jeff at DM though. I'd rather see him on the wing. Defending and building from the back aren't his strengths. I'd say almost anyone can play off Martin. Even Bent, they've had their moments when playing together (and we're not in desperation mode). Martin just loves neat lay offs, in and out etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 That must have taken a while to do so props to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 44 minutes ago, Alpha said: Looks good man. Hope we don't see Jeff at DM though. I'd rather see him on the wing. Defending and building from the back aren't his strengths. I'd say almost anyone can play off Martin. Even Bent, they've had their moments when playing together (and we're not in desperation mode). Martin just loves neat lay offs, in and out etc Bent and Martin could be an interesting combo, I'd argue that you want Bent ahead of Martin making space for him with his movement. I'm not saying it would be the key to all success, but it could be a useful option should we need it. It's also hard to know how well they really link up as they have never really had a run of games together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 44 minutes ago, Alpha said: Looks good man. Hope we don't see Jeff at DM though. I'd rather see him on the wing. Defending and building from the back aren't his strengths. I'd say almost anyone can play off Martin. Even Bent, they've had their moments when playing together (and we're not in desperation mode). Martin just loves neat lay offs, in and out etc Rather see Jeff in midfield of 2 with Hughesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Ince has played far more on the right for us that the left. I'd say that is his primary position - although he pretty poor at it. Also, Hanson has played at centre back a lot for the U21s. I'd say he's too small for that role, but maybe worth listing is as a secondary position. Impressive work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Given Santos has just been given a new contract he must be thought of as ready to be right back cover: http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/santos-new-contract-represents-a-great-opportunity-3172803.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1946 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Given Santos has just been given a new contract he must be thought of as ready to be right back cover: http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/santos-new-contract-represents-a-great-opportunity-3172803.aspx I do not think so. Him and Rawson are training with u21 team while Max Lowe is with the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 12 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Given Santos has just been given a new contract he must be thought of as ready to be right back cover: http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/santos-new-contract-represents-a-great-opportunity-3172803.aspx No mate he's playing for under 21 not first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhasler23 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hasn't Alefe Santos been training with the first team for the last couple of days. Played right back for the u21s last season I think. Could be an option. He wouldn't have got a new contract if he had no chance of playing in the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 1 minute ago, The Rams 127 said: Hasn't Alefe Santos been training with the first team for the last couple of days. Played right back for the u21s last season I think. Could be an option. He wouldn't have got a new contract if he had no chance of playing in the first team. Yes but that due the fact Christie and Baird are not back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarRam Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Mason Bennett has really got to push on this year. Either he challenges for the first team or he is moved on to the lower leagues. I suspect he will get loaned out again. Plenty of depth in the squad and don't really see the point in any additions. Depends if we keep Will and Jeff but then we still have plenty of cover. Strikers wise we have plenty but the only concern is if Chris Martin has a long term injury or loss of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Jamie Hanson started out as a CB in the youth teams. Height against him but he's probably still a better CB than he is FB. I say FB because when Wassall sent Baird on loan to Fulham he said if needed Hanson could cover at RB and LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Craig Forsyth was primarily a left midfielder at Watford. Derby converted him to left-back. Sure Forsyth could do a job on the left in a midfield four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritty Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks for responses. Have made some tweaks as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 9 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: Given Santos has just been given a new contract he must be thought of as ready to be right back cover: http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/santos-new-contract-represents-a-great-opportunity-3172803.aspx 9 hours ago, Sammy1946 said: I do not think so. Him and Rawson are training with u21 team while Max Lowe is with the first one. 9 hours ago, Derby_EnglandLoyal said: No mate he's playing for under 21 not first team. 9 hours ago, The Rams 127 said: Hasn't Alefe Santos been training with the first team for the last couple of days. Played right back for the u21s last season I think. Could be an option. He wouldn't have got a new contract if he had no chance of playing in the first team. 9 hours ago, Derby_EnglandLoyal said: Yes but that due the fact Christie and Baird are not back yet. It's quie possible DEL and Sammy are right, but it doesn't seem to make any sense. Why give an overage player a new contract purely so he will take one of the precious three over-21 places in the youth team, in doing so blocking the promising England youth internation RB Stabana coming through. When it comes to youth players, as we saw with the ditching of the likes of Calero, there's no room for sentiment. And if the Santos decision was based on logic, the only conclusion is he's seen as in first team contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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