Warren Hobhead Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Not seen a match thread on this occasion so I've created one, my first ever. The Rams travel ooop north to face Barnsley this Saturday, 3pm kick off, backed by 5,000 or so of us as we look to pull in our first three point haul in the embryonic stage of this 2016-17 campaign. Referee: Tony Harrington - http://www.soccerbase.com/referees/referee.sd?referee_id=1157 Directions - ooop north. The last time this fixture was played: All time head to head record: http://www.11v11.com/teams/derby-county/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Barnsley/ Team news: The Rams will again be without the services of George Thorne, Marcus Olsson and Andi Weimann but other than that we're practically full strength. Very difficult to gauge how NP is thinking regards the likely lineup. The keeper and back four will pick itself as usual, but it's up for debate beyond that. The Tykes lost star striker Sam Winnall to a hamstring injury on the opening day last weekend but have no further issues on that front. They fielded a strong side in the cup midweek yet lost 1-2 to Northampton after extra time. Ex players: Both Jason Shackell and Jacob Butterfield return to their old stomping ground on Saturday. I remember being at Oakwell the night we lost 3-2 in 2012. Shacks was booed by the home ends all night and had an awful game. Bit like Burnley last season... The Tykes don't have any ex Rams in their squad. Rare of them. They once had quite a few. Player to watch for Barnsley - Adam Hammill. Bookies odds: Rams 11/10 for the win, Tykes 13/5 and the draw is 9/4 (Bill Hill). Fun fact: Nigel Pearson scored his first goal in football against Barnsley, for Shrewsbury back in 1983. My thoughts? We should have too much for them. Would like to see this XI....... Carson Christie Keogh Shackell Forsyth Butterfield Bryson Hughes Ince Martin Blackman UP THE RAMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Good effort, it's time the winner stays on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajstrawb Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Great post @Warren Hobhead! 2-1 Rams, Martin frgs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Carson Christie Keogh Shackell Forsyth Hendrick Hughes Russell Butterfield Ince Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3-1 to the rammies, FGS Bent, followed by Ince and Blackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Carson Christie Keogh Shackell Forsyth Blackman Hughes Hendrick Butterfield Ince Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Carson, Christie, keogh, shacks, fozzy, blackman, bryson, hughes, butters, ince, Bent. Martin, Hendrick and Russell to come on as subs unless there are injuries. If Razza's looking fit he might get on instead of JR. Id hope to win but nothing is certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteroseram Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Carson Christie Keogh Shackell Forsyth Blackman Hughes Hendrick Butterfield Ince Martin Butterfield on the left isn't ideal but worth a go after mid week performance there. I feel sorry for him he's done well every opportunity this season but still struggling to get a place in the middle. I've gone for Martin against Barnsly who I can imagine sitting a bit deeper. Interesting contest for that spot with Bent as the season starts to progress How far off is Olsson do we know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I hope Butterfield gets a chance to play. Imo he is our most underrated player. Carson Christie Keogh Shackell Forsyth Blackman Bryson Hughes Butterfield Ince Bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Hobhead Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 hours ago, DC-1975 said: After Butterfield's little cameo on the left of midfield, I think we may see him play there on Saturday. Has he played in that position before @Warren Hobhead ? Always been a centre midfielder I think. Not heard of him playing wide before. Good footballers ought to be able to adapt though. So long as he's nearer their box than ours I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I want to see a 4-3-3 with butterfield, hughes and martin Is that too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyram1983 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4411 . Carson christie. Keogh shackell Olson blackman. Hendrick Hughes fozzy . Ince Martin . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyram1983 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 * russell for Blackman sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCArmy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'd take a point away from home.. They had that ridiculous run last season to go up. Ince back in but almost same team vs Grimsby for me, Martin and bent could work if given time imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Can't make my mind up over centre mid with Hughes .. I'd really prefer Butterfield but if NP wants him on the flank what do I know ? I want to see us really run with 4411/442 for a decent period but until we sort out who is on the wings and who the midfielders are that understand how to work with the width it's going to be a learning curve. Carson Christie Keogh Shacks Fozzie Blackman Hughes Butterfield Ince Bent Martin .... ( this needs time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy1884 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Not my first XI but i think NP will remain stubborn and keep a sinilar lineup to the brighton game. Carson Christie Keogh Shackell forsyth Blackman bryson hendrick Butterfield Ince Bent Not a bad side but hughes and Martin are great players and deserve much more of a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC4LIFE Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Carson Christie Keogh shackell Forsyth russell Hughes Bryson Butterfield Ince Blackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 32 minutes ago, kingsy1884 said: Not my first XI but i think NP will remain stubborn and keep a sinilar lineup to the brighton game. Carson Christie Keogh Shackell forsyth Blackman bryson hendrick Butterfield Ince Bent Not a bad side but hughes and Martin are great players and deserve much more of a chance. Probably correct with that team possibly with Johnson back in to be stubborn and away from home but I agree totally about Martin and Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 50 minutes ago, kingsy1884 said: Not my first XI but i think NP will remain stubborn and keep a sinilar lineup to the brighton game. Carson Christie Keogh Shackell forsyth Blackman bryson hendrick Butterfield Ince Bent Not a bad side but hughes and Martin are great players and deserve much more of a chance. Great matchthread from @Warren Hobhead. Sadly I think Pearson is a stubborn bugger so this will be the team, again without Hughes, Martin or Ruussell starting. Butterfield's a huge improvement on Johnson and of course has played his way into the starting 11 if he's now fit enough, but a teamsheet without Will Hughes is a very much weakened Derby teamsheet. And without Martin we're bound to find it harder to score. As for Barnsley's Rams, Lewin Nyatanga (who I believe beat Gareth Bale to the Wales Young Player of the Year Award while he was with us) has gone out on loan back to league One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowls77 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Don't think Martin is NP's cup of tea.... but I think him with Ince behind him, would work well. Both clever players and could be Ince's best position.. I don't think Bent is the answer..... shocking! And never been a big fan of Blackman, BUT he looked a threat Tuesday (albeit against Grimsby). Direct and not afraid to take players on. Got some skills.... My XI Carson, Christie, Shackell, Keogh, Fozzie, Bryson, Hughes, Butterfield, Russell, Ince, Martin COYR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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