JoeDerby Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Is there a reason we haven't seen anything of Duane yet? No rumours of any injuries? Seems very strange to bring a player in who doesn't seem to be in the picture at all. I wonder if he will start tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzamurray Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Its been mentioned multiple times that he came with a slight knock and would take time to get up to fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Sorry, I've not seen this mentioned? Hopefully gets a run out tonight, be good to see what he can offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/duane-holmes-derby-frank-lampard-1919136.amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Been injured/ unfit I believe but he’s set to play tonight by the sounds of it. Can’t say I was that enamoured by his signing but sometimes players from lower down can surprise, let’s hope he has a big impact tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Millenniumram said: Been injured/ unfit I believe but he’s set to play tonight by the sounds of it. Can’t say I was that enamoured by his signing but sometimes players from lower down can surprise, let’s hope he has a big impact tonight. Be good to see what he's about, could be anything really, had never heard of the guy before he signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Would be good to see him play some part at least. Interested to see how he goes, I do vaguely remember him playing for Huddersfield, couple of there fans and a Scunthorpe one i spoke to rate him highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Looks pretty good tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When we were first linked with him I tired to find his YouTube reel as I'd not even heard of the lad. There wasn't much up, just a few individual goals he'd scored but I was very pleasantly surprised at the clips. Very quick, direct and with an eye for goal. Fast-forward to tonight and wow, just wow! What a way to introduce yourself to the Derby faithful. Like young George Evans I really think he might prove an absolute steal by modern day prices. Can't have been too many first match cameos more telling than that. The pass for Mason's goal was slide rule stuff. I think it's already quite obvious that we are recruiting way better than has been the case for some time now and that's a joy to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, 86 points said: When we were first linked with him I tired to find his YouTube reel as I'd not even heard of the lad. There wasn't much up, just a few individual goals he'd scored but I was very pleasantly surprised at the clips. Very quick, direct and with an eye for goal. Fast-forward to tonight and wow, just wow! What a way to introduce yourself to the Derby faithful. Like young George Evans I really think he might prove an absolute steal by modern day prices. Can't have been too many first match cameos more telling than that. The pass for Mason's goal was slide rule stuff. I think it's already quite obvious that we are recruiting way better than has been the case for some time now and that's a joy to see. Absolutely spot on. Our recruitment this year, compared to previous years shows a massive step up in quality, and potential for future growth and if it comes to it, actually being able to make a profit on resale. I'm really excited by Holmes, if tonight is anything to go by he could play a really important role this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyhill60 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, 86 points said: When we were first linked with him I tired to find his YouTube reel as I'd not even heard of the lad. There wasn't much up, just a few individual goals he'd scored but I was very pleasantly surprised at the clips. Very quick, direct and with an eye for goal. Fast-forward to tonight and wow, just wow! What a way to introduce yourself to the Derby faithful. Like young George Evans I really think he might prove an absolute steal by modern day prices. Can't have been too many first match cameos more telling than that. The pass for Mason's goal was slide rule stuff. I think it's already quite obvious that we are recruiting way better than has been the case for some time now and that's a joy to see. So good to see us recruiting from the lower leagues. Like many I will be sad to see the likes of Thorne and Martin move on but the new squad has so much potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, sunnyhill60 said: So good to see us recruiting from the lower leagues. Like many I will be sad to see the likes of Thorne and Martin move on but the new squad has so much potential. Yeah, it's kind of bittersweet. George and Chris have been two of my favourite players in recent years. Proper top quality Championship performers. George was different gravy on his day and few Derby strikers have made scoring look as easy as Chris did in his pomp. Criminal luck with injuries may have curtailed what looked like a glowing future career for George and the club's handling of Chris has been embarrassing IMO. Such a shame. All of this said, if they are really not in Frank's plans then I'd rather they get a chance elsewhere than fester on the bench or even end up stuck with the U23s. That's really not how I'd want to see them end their Derby careers and I'm sure I'm not alone in my thinking. Selfishly, it'd be gutting to see them flying for other clubs were they to recapture their form, but in truth it's very hard to begrudge them the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Well, that certainly settled any doubts about Homes, Josephzoon fantastic as well. In fact everything was great. It's obvious that as soon as one goes in for Marriott, the floodgates are going to open - we could have had 9/10 tonite, and we still have players that aren't match fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Trav Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Frank builing for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 55 minutes ago, Big Trav said: Frank builing for the future Yes. He likes being Manager of Derby County. When you look at the young guns that Frank has on his staff it seems that he is extremely intelligent and/or listens to good advice. Plain to see that we are building a Jody U23 style team that wins a lot of Games. Mel is publicly keeping very quiet which is a very good thing. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 He was brilliant when he came on. Direct, good crosses, lovely through balls. Looks a good signing. However Hull were probably the worst side I've seen in a long time. Will be different on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, jimbobram said: He was brilliant when he came on. Direct, good crosses, lovely through balls. Looks a good signing. However Hull were probably the worst side I've seen in a long time. Will be different on Saturday i thought we were playing them again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 4 hours ago, hintonsboots said: i thought we were playing them again ? Different starting 11 for them I would guess. Same name, not same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 How do you say his first name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Duracell said: How do you say his first name? Lional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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