StarterForTen Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Assuming Vydra is sold and we do bring Waghorn in, you can only really make a case for keeping one of the four 'front line' strikers FL has inherited in the Derby squad - but which one to keep? Chris Martin (unsubstantiated health rumours aside), David Nugent, Nick Blackman or Cameron Jerome? For me, my heart says keep Martin, my head says keep CamRam. Of course, it might just be whoever is hardest to get rid of! (By the way, I've not included Mason Bennett as I think he isn't 'front line', though I reckon he may be this year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, StarterForTen said: Assuming Vydra is sold and we do bring Waghorn in, you can only really make a case for keeping one of the four 'front line' strikers FL has inherited in the Derby squad - but which one to keep? Chris Martin (unsubstantiated health rumours aside), David Nugent, Nick Blackman or Cameron Jerome? For me, my heart says keep Martin, my head says keep CamRam. Of course, it might just be whoever is hardest to get rid of! (By the way, I've not included Mason Bennett as I think he isn't 'front line', though I reckon he may be this year) If fit Martin, I still think with Bryson in the side he has something to offer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 If Frank wants work rate, and hard pressing from the front then it's either Jerome or Nugent, I'd say Jerome just edges it due to his aerial ability. As gutted as I'd be to see Martin go, it looks like his time with us has run it's course. As for Blackman ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I'd keep Jerome, I think he has a lot more to offer than Martin, Nugent and Blackman and from what we saw at the back end of last season, he's still hungry to score goals. He looks incredibly fit and fast and is a nightmare defenders, especially in the last 20 minutes when defenders are getting leggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Nugent, only because he seems like a character you would like around the the dressing room. Chances are they are unlikely to play much, at his age, more likely to accept that kind of role than the other 3 and possibly be a better fit for Lampard if we do need him to come in. Martin and Jerome could be first choice elsewhere, starting week in week out, Blackman also. So if I have to pick one from the 4 to keep, Nugent. Makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarterForTen Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Don't you just love footie debate! First four replies and three different players picked. Though no one gone for Blackman yet. How odd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 It is a difficult one. However neither Waghorn nor Marriott are tall. I would therefore keep Jerome who still offers pace and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, David said: Nugent, only because he seems like a character you would like around the the dressing room. Chances are they are unlikely to play much, at his age, more likely to accept that kind of role than the other 3 and possibly be a better fit for Lampard if we do need him to come in. Martin and Jerome could be first choice elsewhere, starting week in week out, Blackman also. So if I have to pick one from the 4 to keep, Nugent. Makes the most sense. I think your spot on here. If the remaining forwards are going to be firmly behind Mariott and Waghorn (if he comes) then they need to be ok with limited game time and probably not making the bench that often. Nugent will probably be the most ok with this kind of role and gives you value off the pitch. I suspect it might be a case of them all being in the shop window and us going with whoever is left as third choice. It might be even we decided that Bennett is an adequate third choice/competition for all of the front three spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just now, brady1993 said: I think your spot on here. If the remaining forwards are going to be firmly behind Mariott and Waghorn (if he comes) then they need to be ok with limited game time and probably not making the bench that often. Nugent will probably be the most ok with this kind of role and gives you value off the pitch. I suspect it might be a case of them all being in the shop window and us going with whoever is left as third choice. It might be even we decided that Bennett is an adequate third choice/competition for all of the front three spots. Bennett has thrown his hat in the ring for 3rd choice in pre season if Waghorn is to come in, so we could actually be looking at a potential 4th choice when all fit with the names above listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 21 minutes ago, David said: Bennett has thrown his hat in the ring for 3rd choice in pre season if Waghorn is to come in, so we could actually be looking at a potential 4th choice when all fit with the names above listed. I think at the point they are 4th choice they are firmly surplus to requirements and should be looked to offloaded. It'd take a truly unlucky streak of injuries for it to become a problem (he says having a mild twitch remembering 14/15). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Perhaps we run pole on who supporters think should be let go in and in what order of preference. Since I thought of it I will begin. Starting with first to leave. 1. Blackman 2. Jerome 3. Nugent 4. Martin 5. Vydra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Sam Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Harrowram said: It is a difficult one. However neither Waghorn nor Marriott are tall. I would therefore keep Jerome who still offers pace and power. neither Saunders or Goddard were tall ,if your good enough that's all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I don't think we'll need to choose. Personally I'd keep Martin. Actually I think it'll be a case of "keep whichever one(s) nobody else will take off our hands". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffLuff Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Without going too much into details. Keep Martin- let him regain fitness properly and prove his worth. If doesn’t fit plans or we think there’s better move on at that point. Jerome-gone very quiet, I’d be tempted to keep but if we got a similar offer to what we paid for him... Nugent-Like him but personally I’d look to move on. Dont think we really need Waghorn at this point so I’d go with Marriott (the project), Martin (the one with the challenge) and Jerome (experienced head who offers a different and more direct approach) Thatd do me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Let’s keep Blackman, great turn of pace, and could surprise people this year.... hmm maybe not. If Waghorn comes in and vyds leaves I’d be keeping either Martin or Jerome - they both add another dimension to our game, if plan A doesn’t work we have to chase a game into the last 10 mins you have a target in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I don't think Lampard wants any of them to be honest. Order in which I'd like to flog them: Blackman, Jerome, Nugent, Martin Order in which we'll flog them: Nugent, Jerome, Blackman, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Can we just get rid of the lot of em? None are going to be starters so why pay top wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 For me it's Nuge - good influence, hard working and fits the system better than the other options. Love Martin but hes never made much impact as a sub and he often takes so much time to get up to speed. Jerome is less important as an option now we have Marriott's pace. Blackman doesn't look like he gives a flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandram Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I think the only way for us to get rid of Blackman is to pay his contract up. he is that bad no one in their right minds will pay for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram1964 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Lose the lot save a bundle on wages and get a decent lb.?, All probs solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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