Rample Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 With Rowett supposedly saying we currently have a top 6 side, but 2 additions would make us a top 2 side has he raised the bar too high for himself. There is a world of difference between landing 6th and being so strong and consistent to achieve automatic promotion. We spend sensibly on Wisdom, Davies and Huddlestone from the Christie & Hughes deals, maybe with a few more million available for a winger and top 6 is possibly achievable within those constraints. Rowett decides he wants a further £10m (regardless of a reduction in squad size) and if he spends this he can transform us to a top 2 team, but how accountable does he become for that, and what pressure will be on him, particularly if we aren't top 2 by the turn of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If that statement is correct, surely all he is stating is his believes. Them coming to fruition is another thing and not totally in his control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Earlier this summer he said something along the lines of failure to get promotion means he's failed as a manager, so I don't think putting pressure on himself is anything new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highgate Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's good that he seems ambitious and that he is setting high standards. But it's an easy thing to say...going out and proving it over a long season is a lot harder. No way of knowing whether the statement is correct yet, or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 45 minutes ago, Rample said: With Rowett supposedly saying we currently have a top 6 side, but 2 additions would make us a top 2 side has he raised the bar too high for himself. There is a world of difference between landing 6th and being so strong and consistent to achieve automatic promotion. We spend sensibly on Wisdom, Davies and Huddlestone from the Christie & Hughes deals, maybe with a few more million available for a winger and top 6 is possibly achievable within those constraints. Rowett decides he wants a further £10m (regardless of a reduction in squad size) and if he spends this he can transform us to a top 2 team, but how accountable does he become for that, and what pressure will be on him, particularly if we aren't top 2 by the turn of the year? Too right! He should really have said avoiding relegation should be our number one priority, mid-table obscurity a bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Rample said: With Rowett supposedly saying we currently have a top 6 side, but 2 additions would make us a top 2 side has he raised the bar too high for himself. There is a world of difference between landing 6th and being so strong and consistent to achieve automatic promotion. We spend sensibly on Wisdom, Davies and Huddlestone from the Christie & Hughes deals, maybe with a few more million available for a winger and top 6 is possibly achievable within those constraints. Rowett decides he wants a further £10m (regardless of a reduction in squad size) and if he spends this he can transform us to a top 2 team, but how accountable does he become for that, and what pressure will be on him, particularly if we aren't top 2 by the turn of the year? Maybe he's trying to publicly showcase ambition to a potential signing (can't think who) in an effort to court them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I think he's exactly right. Another 2 forward creatives gives us an excellent chance of winning the league. Without those 2 we should still be top 6. The season will be a lot more fun if we get Lawrence & Jota though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I agree with him about us being a top six side currently which is decent enough not to be over paying at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Derby Telegraph have been conducting a poll over the last few days on where fans think we will finish - and it seems that by and large, Rams fans share Rowett's optimism regarding a top 6 finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 His statement could also be mind games towards Mel Morris. A little "if we get two more players we can be top 2" could purely be in a bid for Mel to spend a little more to get that extra quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If we get that game changing signing in. A wide forward with some flair , who complents the graft of the other wide forward players then I personally think we can make the top two. I predict a season of some scrappy 1 and 2 nil wins and grinding the odd away draw out things we've failed to do over previous seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 How high does Rowett need to raise the bar before he is comfortable to let Martin take a penalty again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, i-Ram said: How high does Rowett need to raise the bar before he is comfortable to let Martin take a penalty again? All penalty takers miss, unless you know of 100%ers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said: All penalty takers miss, unless you know of 100%ers? Very few miss 40% unless you can advise me differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssendonRam Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 2 hours ago, BathRam72 said: His statement could also be mind games towards Mel Morris. A little "if we get two more players we can be top 2" could purely be in a bid for Mel to spend a little more to get that extra quality Geez, if that is true and their relationship is already at the level of mind games via the media, then we're in deep trouble already. For the record, not only do I hope (desperately) that you're wrong, I think you must be (despite my past criticisms of Mel re managers, etc.) Mel may panic and interfere but he'd have to be borderline psychotic if he's not giving GR all he wants...surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, i-Ram said: Very few miss 40% unless you can advise me differently. Show me those stats - when Fulham were missing loads they put stats up which showed no taker had that great a success percentage ie average was about 60% inc Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 3 hours ago, eddie said: The Derby Telegraph have been conducting a poll over the last few days on where fans think we will finish - and it seems that by and large, Rams fans share Rowett's optimism regarding a top 6 finish The same fans saying "get rid of the lot of them" a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Blackman is a cracking penalty taker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Perhaps he's put a double bid in for James and Lawrence - that would explain the 2 more scenario don't you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Will Hughes Hair said: Maybe he's trying to publicly showcase ambition to a potential signing (can't think who) in an effort to court them? He could be looking for a way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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