BathRam72 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What we don't want to do is panic buy. I for one didn't think that we would end up in this position (2nd in the league) at the start of the season. It is a tough scenario. Do we want promotion this year? (yes should be the answer). So - do we get quality players on loan to get us across the fabled line then look at building to stay in the Prem, or do we buy now in the hope of getting there (with the risk of high wages and not managing it). I do not envy Gary in this one. The expectation is sky high due to his team and he could be damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. However I don't think we need to buy just for the sake of it. We will see today, but don't build up any hopes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 With Johnny gone we look so light in forwards/wingers. Weimann and Lawrence we’re pretty ineffective last night I hope GR has got something up his sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 38 minutes ago, BathRam72 said: What we don't want to do is panic buy. I for one didn't think that we would end up in this position (2nd in the league) at the start of the season. It is a tough scenario. Do we want promotion this year? (yes should be the answer). So - do we get quality players on loan to get us across the fabled line then look at building to stay in the Prem, or do we buy now in the hope of getting there (with the risk of high wages and not managing it). I do not envy Gary in this one. The expectation is sky high due to his team and he could be damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. However I don't think we need to buy just for the sake of it. We will see today, but don't build up any hopes That's the thing, if we don't buy it may well cost us automatic promotion, but how could any one be disappointed if we had to settle for the playoffs? There are no guarantees, we could well buy a top player for 10 million who breaks his leg first game...our luck suggests he would break both legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Derby will sign two, maybe three, today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Difficult,we’re probably one good signing away from finishing top 2(attacker)or one injury away from being not quite good enough(Keogh,Vydra). Still a lot better than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Who’s ready for our new Asian signing then, fu kin no wan! Yeah that’s right, I pulled that one out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Odds on us signing no one today and we just use what we have ? Need another creative midfielder in and a wide man with some pace and trickery come on gaz need some fresh legs for the final assault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: That's the thing, if we don't buy it may well cost us automatic promotion, but how could any one be disappointed if we had to settle for the playoffs? how long have you been posting on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: That's the thing, if we don't buy it may well cost us automatic promotion, but how could any one be disappointed if we had to settle for the playoffs? There are no guarantees, we could well buy a top player for 10 million who breaks his leg first game...our luck suggests he would break both legs. On the flip side it could also cost us a top 6 finish given how tight it is at the top if we go on a run of just getting draws in games that we should've won but without that quality we only draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Whoneedshuls said: Odds on us signing no one today and we just use what we have ? Need another creative midfielder in and a wide man with some pace and trickery come on gaz need some fresh legs for the final assault Isn't the second part what Tom Lawrence is supposed to be? Would be disappointed if we went out and bought another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 12 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Isn't the second part what Tom Lawrence is supposed to be? Would be disappointed if we went out and bought another one. He is, doesn’t mean though that we don’t need cover or another option for the second half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 My guess is there will be one GK and one impressive (expensive) winger - someone with extra quality who’s better than any we’ve got!- that seems to be Rowetts plan based on his latest interviews and the impact in his mind of the JR departure. Originally he’d hoped Lawrence would be it but he’s prob been disappointed so far with his impact without coming out and saying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ninos said: My guess is there will be one GK and one impressive (expensive) winger - someone with extra quality who’s better than any we’ve got!- that seems to be Rowetts plan based on his latest interviews and the impact in his mind of the JR departure. Originally he’d hoped Lawrence would be it but he’s prob been disappointed so far with his impact without coming out and saying it. And I think that's exactly what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 26 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Isn't the second part what Tom Lawrence is supposed to be? Would be disappointed if we went out and bought another one. Yeah but he doesn't do it enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, Whoneedshuls said: Yeah but he doesn't do it............. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Loving the ticker-tape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Harford Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Aye @angieram the ticker tape is amusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, RamNut said: FTFY Dunno what that means but hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'll lend Gary a pen if Mr Morris will lend him signed cheque book!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Wouldn’t be at all surprised to see us spend in excess of £4-5 million on a wide player today. The way Rowett spoke yesterday looks as if Mel has told him if he identifies a player that makes the difference he will back him. The problem now is finding that player, we certainly need something different to what we already have, we have pace and power but 0 creativity and delivery, we need somebody who can deliver lethal balls for the strikers to attack. Can see some twists and turns today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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