GadFly Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Who'd have been happy with a 6th/7th place finish before a ball was kicked this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimsbyRam Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Nobody could be happy with 7th, another year of failure. We could be in for our lowest finish in years this year! Two nil down and need a goal only rowett brings on a defensive midfielder that can’t pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimsbyRam Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Have to say the finish tried today too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckram Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, GadFly said: Who'd have been happy with a 6th/7th place finish before a ball was kicked this season? Big difference between the 2 places! 6th happy, 7th not happy. Play offs should always be our minimum goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy1884 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 It was going to be a transition season but missing out on play offs will be a disappointment. Considering where we were as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 No - when the first ball was kicked we had one of the best squads in the league - from then we let a lot of good players leave ( not Butterfield or Blackman) and replaced them with players not nearly as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Yep or even midtable but on the proviso we were moving forward, developing a team and style, and displaying some form of consistency. Nothing about now tells me we are doing this so 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We were second, we needed a couple of quality players and we didn't buy them so it will be a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I imagine the majority of us would have been happy outside of the playoffs if it looked like progress was being made. Who can honestly say though that we’ve moved forward since August? Its not the league position that’s bothering me. It’s the hopelessness of where the club has found itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 With consistent improvement, yes. With rapid improvement and then steady decline, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam77 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Yes I'm fine with it as a season ticket holder who's prepared to write off this season as long as I can see something moving forward. my biggest disappointment isn't the position we're in regarding the league table, its the lack of what's going to be different next season and while rowett takes a good whack of that blame the club and those that run it are also significantly to blame giving massive and lengthy contracts to an aging squad, overpaying on wages and players like butters, Blackman and Johnson has hamstrung the club for a couple of seasons and weve just got to ride it out unfortunately. football can be a cruel game and if u make big mistakes as a club like we have done.... and have done before then u have to suck it up and do ur time... as we have done previsously... infact those that are old enough will know full well derby county's history is littered with such peaks and troughs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I am happy with nothing this season, I feel deflated and that we are now in a worse position than three seasons ago, we have gone backwards, we have shown no improvement this season in any department on the pitch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I went into the season with no expectation whatsoever. This was based on some rather dispiriting performances last season and an acknowledgement that we are in a transitional phase of our development. The league position we have attained has been excellent at times but it’s where we finish that is important. I really want us to be successful but I really don’t enjoy the way we play. Recent performances have made some people angry. I am merely overwhelmed with utter apathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papahet Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Nope. We've been in this league for a decade; i'd expect nothing less than top 6 the minimum. This squad isn't crap (despite what you believe), or put together on a shoestring budget. They have one of the best facilities to train everyday, the manager has been backed. We have no reason whatsoever to settle for anything below 6th. The manager had the advantage of coming in and seeing what was required last season for the push. Hell, even Gary himself said he'd be disappointed not to be pushing for top two places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyPowell Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, NottsRam77 said: Yes I'm fine with it as a season ticket holder who's prepared to write off this season as long as I can see something moving forward. my biggest disappointment isn't the position we're in regarding the league table, its the lack of what's going to be different next season and while rowett takes a good whack of that blame the club and those that run it are also significantly to blame giving massive and lengthy contracts to an aging squad, overpaying on wages and players like butters, Blackman and Johnson has hamstrung the club for a couple of seasons and weve just got to ride it out unfortunately. football can be a cruel game and if u make big mistakes as a club like we have done.... and have done before then u have to suck it up and do ur time... as we have done previsously... infact those that are old enough will know full well derby county's history is littered with such peaks and troughs Surely its the managers advise that count where length of contracts are concerned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I didn’t expect to be challenging, but only because of the manager, we have the players, the facilities, the budget, everything, and not to be in the top 6 is a failure. To get us into the top 2 and fail as spectacularly as he has done also highlights how as a manger he hasn’t got the ability to manage at this level, this season has been a write off and set us back years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sheriff Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, GadFly said: Who'd have been happy with a 6th/7th place finish before a ball was kicked this season? A 6th I would have snapped your hand up. A 7th I would have been content with... a 7th now though however I would be gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 It depends on one's criteria, if it's league position then it depends on your expectations pre season, I was thinking 12th ish so I should be pleased. I was on the fence about GR now I'm not, I don't like his style of play or his transfer dealings. Mel, appeared to be standing back a little more which is a good thing I believe, but the club as a whole right now is in turmoil, still, in my opinion and the victories in the early part of this season papered over the cracks and gave people false hope. So am I happy, no. Next season, I will support the team as ever, I won't boo or or shout obscenities at any derby player but I will like now want better from the club I have supported for mud 50 years, and Mel holds the key. For what it's worth I would like a managerial change and would like to see Slaven Bilic given a chance if he isn't too scarred after West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 The club is meandering with an abject set-up. The best coach in recent times was Mac who also coached MU to the triple.BRING HIM BACK !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, GrimsbyRam said: Have to say the finish tried today too! Is that English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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