Alph Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Seen a few little hints of people not really rating Hughes throughout the forum I'm putting my fiver down as him being the next Martin. The grass is greener on the other side. Until he's gone. As for Johnson, he's in form but I don't really understand how he can be rated one of our best players. He's struggled for a long time. His passing is weak which for a central midfielder is not great news. I like him, I'm glad he's found form and I'd start him on Saturday 100%. Best player? Not a chance Been thinking about Butterfield too. How some turn their noses up at him. It makes me wonder who they're comparing him to. What they call a good Champ central midfielder and what they expect from that player. I accept some may not rate him as high as others but there's that element of typical Derby whinging (Dawkins, Hendrick) about a player. He's a very good part of the squad and I'd say he's playing better than Hendrick did on average. Hendrick was up and down. Butters is more levelled out. You get little trends with Derby fans where if a player shows a level of consistency or reliability then it becomes a bit of a "yeah, he's not improving. Same old mistakes. Nothing special." Yet if a player is up and down then they get the full on zero to hero treatment. And I know people are sucker for anyone who looks busy. You can have a 50% pass accuracy but so long as you chase, harass and win the ball back and smash a few crosses in then plenty will adore you. Even if you aren't producing much. If you do your role within the team and expect everyone to do theirs (so you're not running around like a dog on a park) then you're not safe to have bad games. People just love seeing footballers "working hard" and earning their money. I can work hard. My dog would work hard. I'd rather see the sort of quality that made me, you and Dave supporters and not players. That doesn't mean nobody works hard btw. But "never stopped running" has nothing to do with playing well or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby blood Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Best 3 players on form this season, for me are all defenders, so Pearce, Keogh and Carson. Best 3 players in the squad are Hughes when he hits form again, Thorne if he can stay fit and Keogh, been great since we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Thorne, Keogh then Hughes for me. I am surprised for the love for Forsyth in the thread. Seen a lot of mentions for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 52 minutes ago, Howard Canitbé said: Thorne and Hughes. I'm struggling for the third as I think there are multiple candidates, but it's difficult to compare a centre back to a centre forward, for example, as they have totally different attributes. The reason however that I choose Hughes and Thorne is that I believe they would stand out in whatever team they played, whereas I can't think of any other players that would do that. I'm with you. Maybe Carson as a third one. Every single of our players can be good on their day, but Carson is reliable. Great habit to have as a keeper. Nothing like Grant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: russell,ince,martin(if hes allowed,if not bryson) Russell? No Hughes? This is the best bit of banter I've heard all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 In terms of importance to the team (when fit) can't disagree with.. Hughes Thorne Keogh but the 'when fit' means there's a case for Carson Johnson Martin Butterfield or Ince to be honest. Can we just go back to winning every match 4 and 5 nil, please. Its gonna happen sometime soon eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Thorne, Hughes, Fozzy Special mention for Bryson, just about our only 'runner' who's also good on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Martin, Hughes, Carson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Baird Blackman Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 well, it's a subjective question with 2 meanings. Meaning 1, who are performing best. and Meaning 2, who are the best players. Meaning 2, for me are probably Butterfield, Ince and Russell. If those 3 were playing at 9/10, we'd be unplayable. I'd also give an honourable mention to Keogh, cos on his day, he has everything in his locker ability-wise. Meaning 1, which is effectively form, for me at the moment, are Pearce, Carson and possibly Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hmm best player Hughes now the three most important players under mac Martin Thorne then Hughes in that order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 hours ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said: russell,ince,martin(if hes allowed,if not bryson) Cheeky monkey trying to start fights ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Will is our best player and anyone who can't see that is blinder than a welders dog. Thorne is probably #2 - at least I hope he still is when he comes back. #3 is between Carson, Keogh, Pearce, Christie, Fozzy, Johnson, Butterfield, Ince or Vydra. In other words I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Bryson,Hughes and while Forsyth is out injured Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 This is my top 3: 1) Thorne 2) Hughes 3) Vydra(based on talent and potential, not necessarily on what he has done so far) I think this thread should be named our most important player rather than best player. For example, I think Shackell is a better player than Keogh but I believe that Keogh is much more important to the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hughes most gifted and potential, Thorne wish we could get a run out of him, Martin still plenty to offer.and personally miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highgate Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Alpha said: Seen a few little hints of people not really rating Hughes throughout the forum I really can't understand that attitude...best player we've had in years in my opinion. Yet to hit top form this season of course....but that's true of nearly everyone in the squad. Still hoping to see Hughes and Thorne both fit, they'll play to each others strengths and Derby will benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 23 minutes ago, Zag zig said: Hughes most gifted and potential, Thorne wish we could get a run out of him, Martin still plenty to offer.and personally miss him. Zigga zagga zigga zagga can't agree more! (Great management team too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Christie Baird Ollson I love full backs who can turn a match on its head with a piece of individual brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Thorne, Hughes, Carson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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