O'Nottingham Forest vs Derby County

[Andicis]

1 minute ago, Zag zig said:

is crying out for a decent target man who can hold it up and bring others into play or draw a foul.

Absolutely. 4-3-3 under Mac was completely effective because of having a target man who could bring the midfielders and wingers into play. Currently, our strikers couldn't trap a ball to save their lives or bring anyone into play.

[nogbad van 50]

26 minutes ago, MACKWORTHRAM said:

Time to take Bogle out the team as well.

I've been saying for weeks that we should keep him in. But he's not doing well enough now. 

Infact both of the last 2 goals we have conceded were his fault.

On that basis he better take Roos with him as well !

[cj9a408]

Interesting a few people concerned Marriott isn’t performing. Can you remember the last time a decent ball was played into him? 

We haven’t become a bad team overnight. We’re struggling with confidence which shows when we get to the final third and the clinical cutting balls through are being replaced by lacklustre floated crosses that don’t find anyone 

[MACKWORTHRAM]

2 minutes ago, rcarso1 said:

On that basis he better take Roos with him as well !

Roos isn't as good of a keeper as Carson and never will be. 

 

[Rampage]

Bristol City and Sheff United have better teams for less outlay. Totally committed, aggressive attacking play from kick off. Cheaper versions of WBA, Norwich and Leeds. 

[Finch]

I would rather have Martin than Waghorn.

[dcfcfan1]

No king, bryson or mount vs villa...

[RoyMac5]

40 minutes ago, Anon said:

I can't be bothered to write anything negative because I'd be up all night and the "f" key would get worn out, so I'll focus on something positive.

Duane Holmes is a lovely little player. Puts himself about, doesn't shirk his challenges, drops short to receive to feet and turns in possession to get us moving the right way. He can pick a through ball and never lets his head drop. He could be a very important player for us next season.

Mostly disappeared in the 2nd half. Talking up a okay player. Though I prefer his attitude to some.

[Gee SCREAMER !!]

5 minutes ago, WAGHORNY RAM99 said:

If you cant defend for poo at 18 you are hardly going to become a top defender , he may become decent but I would like to see us sign a new right back instead of waiting about 4 years for him to be up to standard defensively.

Wisdom must be playing in clown shoes in training to not be getting a game .  Feel a bit sorry for him - he came in for two games and did well.   Not seen again for 8 matches.  

[Ruud Aralliss]

2 minutes ago, WAGHORNY RAM99 said:

If you cant defend for poo at 18 you are hardly going to become a top defender , he may be come decent but I would like to see us sing a new right back instead of waiting about 4 years for him to be up to standard defensively.

Ok. Can’t defend for poo At 18 Etc etc is a bit short sighted 

when we have players that can’t do their jobs with years of experience. Bogle isn’t the reason our team isn’t working together.

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Very disappointing to lose, especially as they are not very good. We are gki g through a bad spell at the moment and need a spark or a bit of luck to change things around. We are still a good side and perfectly capable of finishing top 6.

UTR

[RoyMac5]

46 minutes ago, GrimsbyRam said:

Ask any Hull fan what they think of Martin...He is not good enough any more.  He is not the answer to the current form dip.  

They seem to have stopped winning again now they've stopped playing him. Odd that.

[Andicis]

Just now, RoyMac5 said:

They seem to have stopped winning again now they've stopped playing him. Odd that.

It's weird how people want to discredit our best striker in the last 10 years.

[Rev]

We don't have a midfield.

We've got a few who can sit deep and screen the back four, but further forward we've got a load of number 10's forced into the 8 position.

King can't be Hudds replacement, we've already got Evans for that, but Wilson Mount etc are forwards masquerading as midfielders, even Holmes fits that description to certain extent.

I'd imagine the plan was for Holmes and Evans to have a watching/back up brief this season, ready to push on next year, Holmes is probably ahead of schedule in that regard, Evans slightly behind.

Take the goals out of Wilson and there's nothing there, no creativity, no physical presence and certainly no right foot, he doesn't even look comfortable standing on it, never mind using it!

[Nuwtfly]

Saw more passion in the BBC Radio Derby Facebook Live video at the end of the game than I did on the pitch or in the dugout. 

Says it all.

[Marriot Ram99]

3 minutes ago, Ruda Harliss said:

Ok. Can’t defend for poo At 18 Etc etc is a bit short sighted 

when we have players that can’t do their jobs with years of experience. Bogle isn’t the reason our team isn’t working together.

I am not blaming it all on him as half the team aren't good enough, but I feel if we are to be serious challengers next season we have to sign a right back who can actually defend.

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Holmes was the only forward thinking player who was brave on the ball tonight. He needed more support. 

[nogbad van 50]

38 minutes ago, Tim Bucktoo said:

My main gripe with tonight is I missed Alan Partridge! 

Right now I need 2 positives. One to cancel the negative. And just another positive.

 

1) BBC I Player and 2) Only 7 days before the next episode!?

[Gee SCREAMER !!]

8 minutes ago, Andicis said:

Absolutely. 4-3-3 under Mac was completely effective because of having a target man who could bring the midfielders and wingers into play. Currently, our strikers couldn't trap a ball to save their lives or bring anyone into play.

I mentioned Madine as a possible target in January for this reason.  Marriott is strong and can turn a defender but will get nothing with the appallingly bad balls humped straight down his throat .

Regarding midfielders being brought in to play - i'm afraid we just don't have them .  Huddlestone was pedestrian at 17 ,nowadays it's like watching the opening credits to one foot in the grave

[Zag zig]

1 hour ago, angieram said:

Agree. It looked like one of those 0-0 local derby stalemates except we gave them a goal start. 

You’re right but Millwall was similar though, except we gave them a goal too.

The quality of opposition last few games bar Hull has been poor, we have just gifted them points though because of defensive lapses and our general play going forward. 

Wish I could think of more positives, sadly can’t right now.