Nuwtfly Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Mountain Ram said: Article from the Telegraph: The end of the last international break of the year, into the long winter that can break a team or their manager, and little seems as engrossing as the reality that we are one Phillip Cocu sacking away from the launch of Wayne Rooney’s career in management. The big man is back, to recall the unforgettable first recorded usage of the phrase in an England camp when Rooney announced his belated arrival at the team’s German World Cup base in the summer of 2006. Thirteen years later at St George’s Park last week, Raheem Sterling asked a similar question rhetorically of Joe Gomez. You think you’re the big man? Back in the Black Forest 13 years ago, no one had to ask. It was Rooney, and he was 20 at the time. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/17/englands-celebrated-players-often-fail-managers-dont-even-try/amp/ Incredibly disrespectful to our manager. (The article, not you @Mountain Ram) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 3 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: His effect on the team? My prediction? underwhelming. Not bad, still talented but not the legs and playing to where his team mates should be rather than actually are When it's all done it'll be "oh yeah, he played for us for a bit you know" Totally agree with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I honestly think he's going to be amazing for the club. Not only do I think his performances will be more than acceptable, but I hope he'll drive his teammates to greater heights just by being part of the squad, from training to matches. He's head and shoulders talent wise above the rest of the squad, but instead of playing the Big Man I think he'll be relatable enough to inspire the team, rather than inhibit them, and will have a really positive effect come January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 58 minutes ago, reverendo de duivel said: I honestly think he's going to be amazing for the club. Not only do I think his performances will be more than acceptable, but I hope he'll drive his teammates to greater heights just by being part of the squad, from training to matches. He's head and shoulders talent wise above the rest of the squad, but instead of playing the Big Man I think he'll be relatable enough to inspire the team, rather than inhibit them, and will have a really positive effect come January. Agree with everything apart from January, I think as soon as he starts from the beginning of December we will see Derby slowly get better and better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, CHCDerby said: Agree with everything apart from January, I think as soon as he starts from the beginning of December we will see Derby slowly get better and better He can pass a football brilliantly which will improve this team by 50 % minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 12 hours ago, Mountain Ram said: Article from the Telegraph: The end of the last international break of the year, into the long winter that can break a team or their manager, and little seems as engrossing as the reality that we are one Phillip Cocu sacking away from the launch of Wayne Rooney’s career in management. The big man is back, to recall the unforgettable first recorded usage of the phrase in an England camp when Rooney announced his belated arrival at the team’s German World Cup base in the summer of 2006. Thirteen years later at St George’s Park last week, Raheem Sterling asked a similar question rhetorically of Joe Gomez. You think you’re the big man? Back in the Black Forest 13 years ago, no one had to ask. It was Rooney, and he was 20 at the time. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/11/17/englands-celebrated-players-often-fail-managers-dont-even-try/amp/ No doubt at all that Mel also has a juicy multi million pound clause for when Manu come calling, after Wazza's first season in management.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 6 hours ago, reverendo de duivel said: I honestly think he's going to be amazing for the club. I think the same. I'm honestly expecting (hoping) for the same kind of effect Gary McAllister had when he signed for Liverpool. I was a tiny tad apprehensive for a while - can't bloody wait now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladram Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I'm hoping for the sort of impact Kevin Keegan had when he signed for Newcastle in 1982. They were in Div 2 and he got them promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 56 minutes ago, Pastinaak said: I think the same. I'm honestly expecting (hoping) for the same kind of effect Gary McAllister had when he signed for Liverpool. I was a tiny tad apprehensive for a while - can't bloody wait now! Man of the match in a winning European final, while also picking up two other trophy's? That'll do pig, that'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I'm hoping it goes a lot better than it did for Ashley Cole. 100 plus caps for England etc. Whatever happens, it puts us under the spot light and whilst every other championship club fans will be looking at us to fail, there will be a lot of football fans from all over the world keeping their eyes on Derby County Football Club and here's hoping they and us are well entertained and our performances on and off the pitch are one's that make us all very proud to be Derby County fans. C'mon Wazza.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Dave Mackay all over again (I know its already been said but I've spelt it raite), there is no way on this earth that the signing of Rooney will not improve us. His passing and vision will make the team better straight away never mind his influence on the younger players. Philip Cocu and Wayne Rooney at Derby.....just let that sink in, a few years ago it was Nigel Clough and Theo Robinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: Dave Mackay all over again (I know its already been said but I've spelt it raite), there is no way on this earth that the signing of Rooney will not improve us. His passing and vision will make the team better straight away never mind his influence on the younger players. Philip Cocu and Wayne Rooney at Derby.....just let that sink in, a few years ago it was Nigel Clough and Theo Robinson. And last season had Lampard and Cole. Just imagine being a young player at Derby, this season and last you could have worked and trained with over 400 international caps worth of quality from just 4 people. Insane. If that doesn't inspire you...nothing will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, BondJovi said: And last season had Lampard and Cole. Just imagine being a young player at Derby, this season and last you could have worked and trained with over 400 international caps worth of quality from just 4 people. Insane. If that doesn't inspire you...nothing will. Absolutely right. If a second tier team can't improve with such football royalty then its time to give in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 It is extremely exciting having rooney at the club. He was an amazing player and even though he's past his peak he should be more than adequate for us. He's had a really good time in the MLS which is probably equivalent to the championship in general. I don't think he'll be as good as some people think he will and i definitely don't want him sitting in cm. I also think if Cocu does end up going in the next 18 months we cannot be tempted to give rooney the gig it'd be an unmitigated disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Leeds Ram said: It is extremely exciting having rooney at the club. He was an amazing player and even though he's past his peak he should be more than adequate for us. He's had a really good time in the MLS which is probably equivalent to the championship in general. I don't think he'll be as good as some people think he will and i definitely don't want him sitting in cm. I also think if Cocu does end up going in the next 18 months we cannot be tempted to give rooney the gig it'd be an unmitigated disaster. You sound really excited about the thought of him coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellaston Ram Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I’m also looking forward to seeing us scoring some goals from free kicks for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYNE ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagavulinram Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Chellaston Ram said: I’m also looking forward to seeing us scoring some goals from free kicks for a change Id just like us to keep posession from a dead ball or a throw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I think we can all agree that this video sums up all of our feelings about Rooney joining up with the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 13 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said: I'm hoping it goes a lot better than it did for Ashley Cole. 100 plus caps for England etc. Whatever happens, it puts us under the spot light and whilst every other championship club fans will be looking at us to fail, there will be a lot of football fans from all over the world keeping their eyes on Derby County Football Club and here's hoping they and us are well entertained and our performances on and off the pitch are one's that make us all very proud to be Derby County fans. C'mon Wazza.......... Thought Cole did well, also remember a few players in interviews saying it was amazing having him around and in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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