therealhantsram Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 We've had the transfer thread and the DC Utd thread... Now time for the fun to really start as we ramp up to his first game in January. My assumption up until now was that he would most likely be deployed as a no. 10... Like the role Lawrence played yesterday. But after yesterday's performance I wonder if his best position in a diamond might be the role Holmes had yesterday. Playing a bit deeper. Transitioning quickly from defence to attack. Being able to hit Marriott, Bogle and Martin with long passes forward. And arriving late on the edge of the area fro the odd shot at goal. Getting genuinely excited at the thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hope he brings a bit of grit and determination with him ,we are a right soft touch away from home . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Can. Not. Wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Wayne Rooney. At Derby County. In Pride Park Stadium. On the pitch. I still haven't woken up from this dream. Mel; please get Ibrahimovic & James Milner in too. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 He’ll be the best player in the league wherever in the attacking areas he plays imo. Still surreal we’ve managed to sign a player of his natural ability, absolutely mental. Personally I think he’ll either be playing striker or number 10, dependent on who’s in form when January comes around. I’d probably suggest it’ll be the latter role. But we’ve all seen he can cover all sorts of other areas, including even at CDM if we really want him to, so it’ll be very interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I would anticipate he could fill in within a number of roles, and in Saturday's team, it'd have been instead of Martin in my opinion. Tin hat on for the Martin brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, therealhantsram said: We've had the transfer thread and the DC Utd thread... Now time for the fun to really start as we ramp up to his first game in January. My assumption up until now was that he would most likely be deployed as a no. 10... Like the role Lawrence played yesterday. But after yesterday's performance I wonder if his best position in a diamond might be the role Holmes had yesterday. Playing a bit deeper. Transitioning quickly from defence to attack. Being able to hit Marriott, Bogle and Martin with long passes forward. And arriving late on the edge of the area fro the odd shot at goal. Getting genuinely excited at the thought of it. I don't think he's got the legs for that role. For me, the middle two of the diamond have to be mobile and be able to get up and down the pitch to attack and defend at a moment's notice. That's why I think Holmes will grow into the role and form a good partnership with Shinnie, with the former perhaps utilising his dribbling ability to focus on the quick transition from defence to attack a little more than the latter. If he replaced anyone in the diamond, it would be Lawrence IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 39 minutes ago, therealhantsram said: We've had the transfer thread and the DC Utd thread... Now time for the fun to really start as we ramp up to his first game in January. My assumption up until now was that he would most likely be deployed as a no. 10... Like the role Lawrence played yesterday. But after yesterday's performance I wonder if his best position in a diamond might be the role Holmes had yesterday. Playing a bit deeper. Transitioning quickly from defence to attack. Being able to hit Marriott, Bogle and Martin with long passes forward. And arriving late on the edge of the area fro the odd shot at goal. Getting genuinely excited at the thought of it. I think speculation on where he'll play in the formation isn't what's gonna happen - Essentially they'll be working out a formation that works with 9 outfield players and then saying "And Rooney" - He'll play wherever the hell he wants at any particular moment and STILL improve the side I usually miss the New Year game when it's at home cos it's a pain getting back on New Years Day - But this one is unmissable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 minute ago, cheron85 said: I usually miss the New Year game when it's at home cos it's a pain getting back on New Years Day - But this one is unmissable Pfft... Only coming because Rooney is going to be there... Tinpot... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, cheron85 said: I think speculation on where he'll play in the formation isn't what's gonna happen - Essentially they'll be working out a formation that works with 9 outfield players and then saying "And Rooney" - He'll play wherever the hell he wants at any particular moment and STILL improve the side I usually miss the New Year game when it's at home cos it's a pain getting back on New Years Day - But this one is unmissable Good job you haven't got to, because an evening game on the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Squid said: Pfft... Only coming because Rooney is going to be there... Tinpot... ? Haha yeh pretty much 1 minute ago, Srg said: Good job you haven't got to, because an evening game on the 2nd. I know! And I start a new job on the 6th so don't need to worry about work until then! #winning #wayneing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Aye, he'll be a good back up for Martin and Bulldozer-Duane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Smacks of Ravanelli to me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Anybody know if he can play in an U23s game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Whatever his position i doubt he'll be up to 3 games a week which is what regularly gets served up in the championship, so he might be an occasional 10 to give lawrence a rest, or an occasional holmes replacement, or maybe even a second striker. He may need some time to get up to speed - when we had ashley cole he took some weeks to build up from MLS pace. I realise hes a bit older than Wazza but the principle is similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Given we played Boro Saturday I would have loved him to be presented to the fans before the game, also might have lifted some of the gloom around the place at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Whatever his position i doubt he'll be up to 3 games a week which is what regularly gets served up in the championship, so he might be an occasional 10 to give lawrence a rest, or an occasional holmes replacement, or maybe even a second striker. He may need some time to get up to speed - when we had ashley cole he took some weeks to build up from MLS pace. I realise hes a bit older than Wazza but the principle is similar. Think some would fancy him in place of Roos at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Methinks there’ll be slightly more tv exposure too which will suit us half fans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcfcsr92 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Everybody getting excited to see rooney playing for Derby but cocu has seen him in training for utd and decided on his new position The real reason why roos has kept his place for so long ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dcfcsr92 said: Everybody getting excited to see rooney playing for Derby but cocu has seen him in training for utd and decided on his new position The real reason why roos has kept his place for so long ? His acting seems to have suffered a rapid decline over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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