Topram 3,065 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, CornwallRam said: If we can't get Davis, Wickham or Austin etc, I wonder if we'll bother. Personally I think we could really struggle if we don't, especially until Waghorn gets back - not that Waghorn is a brilliant target man, but he could be the difference between relegation and mid-table. So then we're looking at PL kids or League 1 nearly men. The best fit of the latter appears to be Joe Pigott from Wimbledon. Never done anything great, but appears to be in good form currently. I wonder if it would be worth a gamble if we could get someone like him cheap? Better than no one or just another body for the sake of it? I think we expected Dursan to sign after Blackburn Cocu seemed very confident missing out on him knocked us back, personally are we going to be able to sign anyone better than Waghorn or Marriott? They may play in a different style but think we may wait till January Link to post Share on other sites
CornwallRam 4,108 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Topram said: I think we expected Dursan to sign after Blackburn Cocu seemed very confident missing out on him knocked us back, personally are we going to be able to sign anyone better than Waghorn or Marriott? They may play in a different style but think we may wait till January The problem is we might not be able to get anyone in January - prices go up and we can't sign EU players who won't qualify for a work permit. I'd suggest that British players will pretty much triple in cost. SKRam 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Clough 9,762 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, CornwallRam said: If we can't get Davis, Wickham or Austin etc, I wonder if we'll bother. Personally I think we could really struggle if we don't, especially until Waghorn gets back - not that Waghorn is a brilliant target man, but he could be the difference between relegation and mid-table. So then we're looking at PL kids or League 1 nearly men. The best fit of the latter appears to be Joe Pigott from Wimbledon. Never done anything great, but appears to be in good form currently. I wonder if it would be worth a gamble if we could get someone like him cheap? Better than no one or just another body for the sake of it? Rooney, Waghorn and Marriott will do for now. Bird, Knight, Shinnie, Holmes will cover the 2 CM positions. Evans and Rooney can be played there in emergency, and Bielik won't be too far off now. Sibley, Lawrence, Jozwiak, Ibe and Whittaker rotating for the other 2/3 positions Link to post Share on other sites
TexasRam 3,348 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Rooney, Waghorn and Marriott will do for now. Bird, Knight, Shinnie, Holmes will cover the 2 CM positions. Evans and Rooney can be played there in emergency, and Bielik won't be too far off now. Sibley, Lawrence, Jozwiak, Ibe and Whittaker rotating for the other 2/3 positions Poor though to let Martin leave (the pivotal player in the formation after coming back from lockdown) and not replace him, leaving us far weaker than last season up front. kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong, Jourdan and CBRammette 3 Link to post Share on other sites
CornwallRam 4,108 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Rooney, Waghorn and Marriott will do for now. Bird, Knight, Shinnie, Holmes will cover the 2 CM positions. Evans and Rooney can be played there in emergency, and Bielik won't be too far off now. Sibley, Lawrence, Jozwiak, Ibe and Whittaker rotating for the other 2/3 positions Maybe, although I suspect that Lawrence or Whitaker might make better lone strikers than Rooney(now) and Marriott. I disagree-ish at the moment. I think we really need a more physical presence. Yet I'm not massively wedded to that opinion. Currently I'm 55-45 in favour of signing the best #9 we can find, even if that player might not be particularly good. Link to post Share on other sites
McMuffin 324 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Michael Obafemi Link to post Share on other sites
YorkshireRam 2,133 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, McMuffin said: Michael Obafemi He's 5''7, doesn't exactly fit the target man profile we seem to be after Link to post Share on other sites
Shuff264 2,470 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 If we're struggling to get our top targets then I'm not sure we should bother, maybe if something special gets made available but if you go down to our 5th/6th choice we'll end up with another Paterson Link to post Share on other sites
TomTom92 341 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Not sure whether I'm being naïve or not, but I genuinely think this could one of the most exciting deadline days since Man City started splashing the cash. There's a plethora of half decent-decent free transfers available. Plus players like Wilson, Gray (Leicester), Austin, Slimani etc who either accept they'll be kicking around in the reserves or swallow their pride and drop down (or go abroad). PL clubs also can't deal with each other which adds a new dynamic to things. Not sure what to expect from Derby. Sibley could yet attract more interest from other PL clubs, will Jozefzoon move or will he happily take over from Anya as the less than enthused baller on a decent wage? Will a curveball be thrown and a player like Marriott leave to free up some funds for a replacement? I'm very conflicted with my hopes and predictions. A decent striker in before 12 and no other business would suit me (thinking with my head). Sell Marriott and bring in a decent striker and loan Wilson (my heart). However I'd be disappointed if we don't sign a striker and/or sell Sibley, unless we're getting the sort of fee that Brentford, Bristol City or Forest get on a regular basis. It all seems to be quiet at the moment, is it the calm before the storm? Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkle 6,412 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 It would be nice to get a suitable centre forward but if we can’t then Waghorn and Marriott will have to do supported by the 2 lads from under 23s or even Whittaker - it’s not exactly dreadful ! SKRam 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage 6,745 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, TomTom92 said: Not sure whether I'm being naïve or not, but I genuinely think this could one of the most exciting deadline days since Man City started splashing the cash. There's a plethora of half decent-decent free transfers available. Plus players like Wilson, Gray (Leicester), Austin, Slimani etc who either accept they'll be kicking around in the reserves or swallow their pride and drop down (or go abroad). PL clubs also can't deal with each other which adds a new dynamic to things. Not sure what to expect from Derby. Sibley could yet attract more interest from other PL clubs, will Jozefzoon move or will he happily take over from Anya as the less than enthused baller on a decent wage? Will a curveball be thrown and a player like Marriott leave to free up some funds for a replacement? I'm very conflicted with my hopes and predictions. A decent striker in before 12 and no other business would suit me (thinking with my head). Sell Marriott and bring in a decent striker and loan Wilson (my heart). However I'd be disappointed if we don't sign a striker and/or sell Sibley, unless we're getting the sort of fee that Brentford, Bristol City or Forest get on a regular basis. It all seems to be quiet at the moment, is it the calm before the storm? I would not sell Marriott until he cannot score even from I've etc passes Link to post Share on other sites
DCFC1388 2,841 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, TomTom92 said: Not sure whether I'm being naïve or not, but I genuinely think this could one of the most exciting deadline days since Man City started splashing the cash. There's a plethora of half decent-decent free transfers available. Plus players like Wilson, Gray (Leicester), Austin, Slimani etc who either accept they'll be kicking around in the reserves or swallow their pride and drop down (or go abroad). PL clubs also can't deal with each other which adds a new dynamic to things. Not sure what to expect from Derby. Sibley could yet attract more interest from other PL clubs, will Jozefzoon move or will he happily take over from Anya as the less than enthused baller on a decent wage? Will a curveball be thrown and a player like Marriott leave to free up some funds for a replacement? I'm very conflicted with my hopes and predictions. A decent striker in before 12 and no other business would suit me (thinking with my head). Sell Marriott and bring in a decent striker and loan Wilson (my heart). However I'd be disappointed if we don't sign a striker and/or sell Sibley, unless we're getting the sort of fee that Brentford, Bristol City or Forest get on a regular basis. It all seems to be quiet at the moment, is it the calm before the storm? Anya was released in the summer Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo Ram 3,918 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 3 hours ago, McMuffin said: Michael Obafemi Not sure Saints are looking to loan him out, been in the first team picture.... Link to post Share on other sites
RoyMac5 13,332 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Sparkle said: It would be nice to get a suitable centre forward but if we can’t then Waghorn and Marriott will have to do supported by the 2 lads from under 23s or even Whittaker - it’s not exactly dreadful ! Or what about that bloke who's scored a few for England, err Wayne something or other? Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo Ram 3,918 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: Anya was released in the summer Yes, he is saying will Jozefzoon take over from him as the player on big wages who never plays... Link to post Share on other sites
DCFC1388 2,841 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: Yes, he is saying will Jozefzoon take over from him as the player on big wages who never plays... Ah yes, misread it Jimbo Ram 1 Link to post Share on other sites
muzzamurray 149 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Said this in another thread, but sod it. Daniel Sturridge, if he can stay fit, he would easily guide us back to the prem and fits the mould we need Link to post Share on other sites
Curtains 7,569 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Kyle Wootton 91st minute winner for Notts County. This lad is good . Go get him Derby Edited October 13, 2020 by Curtains Spelling SKRam and IslandExile 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Black ('n' White) Sheep 668 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) Middlesbrough are apparently interested in bringing in Danny Rose from Spurs. Would instantly become one of the best LBs in the league. Would be an amazing signing (and really duck Gibson off at the same time if we could get in there first!). Edited October 14, 2020 by Black ('n' White) Sheep Andrew3000 1 Link to post Share on other sites
StarterForTen 551 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Found the perfect player for Derby...Shani Tarashaj He's a 25 year old Swiss international forward who, over the last 4 years has suffered with angina, tonsillitis, knee reconstruction, ankle reconstruction, anxiety... all while earning £15k a week at Everton and never playing a single league game for them. He's just had a loan to a Dutch club cancelled and Everton have now released him, so look out for him through the Moor Farm gates any time soon. RoyMac5, Dimmu, SKRam and 2 others 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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