DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I’m not one for frivolous thread creation, but he really does deserve his own thread. He was absolutely outstanding tonight. His performance on the ball was as good as any from last season, but what impressed me most was his defensive nous. Gallagher was running the show in the first half, but Holmes completely pocketed him in the second. All the kicking, pushing, chirping and hair stroking amounted to poohousery of the highest and most effective order. Even more impressive is the fact that he did that in a team of ten men and was in the middle of a flat four across the middle - a role which he’s neither used to or physically suited to. More of that and he’ll be my favourite player again. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Where was he against Wigan? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, RoyMac5 said: Where was he against Wigan? Where was everyone against Wigan? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967Ram Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: I’m not one for frivolous thread creation, but he really does deserve his own thread. He was absolutely outstanding tonight. His performance on the ball was as good as any from last season, but what impressed me most was his defensive nous. Gallagher was running the show in the first half, but Holmes completely pocketed him in the second. All the kicking, pushing, chirping and hair stroking amounted to poohousery of the highest and most effective order. Even more impressive is the fact that he did that in a team of ten men and was in the middle of a flat four across the middle - a role which he’s neither used to or physically suited to. Let’s carry that on please, Duane. I agree. He was outstanding tonight. MOM in my opinion. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Where was he against Wigan? Yes he needs to do it on a more regular basis, I think we all get that....but can't we just enjoy today's game Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Brilliant performance. He was EVERYWHERE tonight, won tackles, broke up play,and then drove forward dribbling past players like they weren't even there. Ran himself into the ground. Lovely ball back to Bird in the build up to the second goal. Tonight was the level of performance we know Holmes can produce but he's struggled to replicate it so far this season. I'd honestly give his performance a 10/10. It was thoroughly brilliant. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, AdamRam said: Yes he needs to do it on a more regular basis, I think we all get that....but can't we just enjoy today's game Sure why not? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Where was he against Wigan? Go on, smile. It'll do you the world of good. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 His best game in a Rams shirt. Just incredible. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Not fully agreed. First of all, as Carson is gone he is by far my favorite player and now without Lawrence got the role he is best at. Secondly, he is perfectly suited to two man midfield. So much energy, so eager and good in tackle, so low gravity... I could go on and on. You don't see him shaken off the ball without foul often, do you? Tonight he was simply ridiculously good. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Go on, smile. It'll do you the world of good. Sure. He wasn't as good as Knight. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: I’m not one for frivolous thread creation Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 That’s the Duane Holmes we all know and love, the Duane Holmes of last season. when he’s on it, he’s unplayable and a master if the “dark arts” if he played like that week in week out consistently, he’d be playing premier league football, he’s that good Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Thought he was magnificent. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Bloody superb Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 He's such an interesting player. It's hard to say for sure, not being him, if that performance was more due to him just feeling it today, or on the change in personnel around him. If its the former its on him to get in that mood more often but I suspect the latter; as he put in similar performances more often than not last season and last seasons team had a lot of energy. If that is the case, I am really optimistic for him moving forward. Humourous side-note: That game was on ESPN in the states. USMNT fans once again find themselves seeing a great Holmes performance, missing all of poo ones, and being left wondering why the hell is in't playing for them ? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dimmu said: Secondly, he is perfectly suited to two man midfield. So much energy, so eager and good in tackle, so low gravity... I could go on and on. You don't see him shaken off the ball without foul often, do you? What I meant by that comment was that you don’t see many people of his stature playing as a CM in a 4-4-2, especially when partnered with a 19 year old. Also, in this modern world of 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-1-2-1-2 and 3-5-2, he usually has a bit more defensive support alongside or behind him. He’s not used to playing as a central midfielder in a flat midfield four (at Derby at least), which makes his performance all the more impressive. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, David said: Sick of the Cocu thread duplicates. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, SaintRam said: He's such an interesting player. It's hard to say for sure, not being him, if that performance was more due to him just feeling it today, or on the change in personnel around him. If its the former its on him to get in that mood more often but I suspect the latter; as he put in similar performances more often than not last season and last seasons team had a lot of energy. If that is the case, I am really optimistic for him moving forward. Humourous side-note: That game was on ESPN in the states. USMNT fans once again find themselves seeing a great Holmes performance, missing all of poo ones, and being left wondering why the hell is in't playing for them ? I think it has more to do with him having room to slalom through their midfiedl. If there is attacking midfielder more, there's is bound to be one opposition more as well. Too tight to pass them by running and that's what he does. I wouldn't won't Rooney as attacking midfielder, just put him up top with Marriott. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Sick of the Cocu thread duplicates. Better keep winning than hadn’t we, noisy lot those moaners Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/34060-duane-holmes/#findComment-1798749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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