Ghost of Clough Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: Okay so putting my tin hat on. If he wasn't so commercially valuable, would the fat, post-lockdown Wayne Rooney be in our best eleven? Depends on mainly on fitness levels but he adds vital experience to the midfield. Took him a couple of games to adjust in January so it'll probably be the same now, but he can only overcome that rustiness by playing and a fully match fit Rooney gets a starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Depends on mainly on fitness levels but he adds vital experience to the midfield. Took him a couple of games to adjust in January so it'll probably be the same now, but he can only overcome that rustiness by playing and a fully match fit Rooney gets a starting spot. I'd agree, he has been earning his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Depends on mainly on fitness levels but he adds vital experience to the midfield. Took him a couple of games to adjust in January so it'll probably be the same now, but he can only overcome that rustiness by playing and a fully match fit Rooney gets a starting spot. I would also add that his very presence and know how will give the rest of the playing squad an extra boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Roos Bogle Wisdom Clarke Forsyth Rooney Bird Holmes Lawrence Waghorn Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Anag Ram said: Okay so putting my tin hat on. If he wasn't so commercially valuable, would the fat, post-lockdown Wayne Rooney be in our best eleven? Is it just a coincidence that since January when he started playing that we have turned in to the second best form team in the league from a relegation threatened outfit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Anag Ram said: Okay so putting my tin hat on. If he wasn't so commercially valuable, would the fat, post-lockdown Wayne Rooney be in our best eleven? He has a presence on the pitch that very few have, both for our team and the opposition. For our young lads, he leads by example, as he always worked hard in matches and has quality on the ball to match. For the opposition, if Wayne picks the ball up 30 yards out, do you think the defence and midfield can rest and stand off? Of course not, they are going to have to plan for him and have 1, even 2, players assigned to stopping him play. That's valuable tactics, as it gives our other options space to operate (Lawrence, Martin etc.) I'm not sure what his fitness is like, but I can imagine there won't be many players in the opening weeks who are match fit and ready. He is one of the best passers even if he stood in the centre circle all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: Is it just a coincidence that since January when he started playing that we have turned in to the second best form team in the league from a relegation threatened outfit? I'm not saying he's not a great asset. I'm just saying that right now he doesn't look fit and we have loads of midfield options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Anag Ram said: I'm not saying he's not a great asset. I'm just saying that right now he doesn't look fit and we have loads of midfield options. Bird's currently first choice DM, meaning Huddlestone and Evans are subs at best. Without Rooney, we'd have two from Holmes, Shinnie, Knight and Sibley to choose from. There's no doubting their ability, and Shinnie and Sibley works (as we saw vs Blackburn) but I have doubts over an extended run due to a lack of experience and the fieriness (tough tackling) of the pair. Rooney just adds so much more balance to the team. Worst case is that we sub him after 60 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Hamer Bogle Wisdom Clarke Forsyth Bird. Rooney waghorn Sibley Lawrence Martin subs Roos Shinnie Lowe Knight Davies Holmes Huddlestone decent side there and considering we are playing Millwall maybe wisdom to right back and Davies to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I've noticed a lot of people mentioning how the home advantage has gone. I think there has been 28 away wins to 11 home wins in the Bundesliga since the restart, I could be wrong but I'm sure I've read that somewhere. I wonder if we will see any effect in our games, hopefully this one since we've only won 3 games on the road all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ambitious said: I've noticed a lot of people mentioning how the home advantage has gone. I think there has been 28 away wins to 11 home wins in the Bundesliga since the restart, I could be wrong but I'm sure I've read that somewhere. I wonder if we will see any effect in our games, hopefully this one since we've only won 3 games on the road all season. Just had a little look at this and was a little surprised, I had been under the impression that the Bundesliga has relatively low home wins anyway. (Based on the 6 rounds prior to the suspension) Bundesliga before lockdown = 31.44% home wins per round Bundesliga after lockdown = 20.33% home wins per round When actually it seems to be comparable to the championship (Based on the 6 rounds prior to the suspension) Championship before lockdown = 34.75% home wins per round So we might see a similar drop, but its worked out at 1 home win per round in the Bundesliga I did this quickly so my numbers may be wrong Just to add, had a look at Bundesliga 2 which has seen little change and possibly an increase in home wins post lockdown Bundesliga II before lockdown = 35.18% home wins per round Bundesliga II after lockdown = 37.03% home wins per round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 11/06/2020 at 22:07, Van der MoodHoover said: Wasnt it our "experienced" players who kept getting dubbed 3-0 every time we went to the capital earlier in the season? What the hell did you say that for? I was starting to get excited for the restart, then you just reminded me of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, ariotofmyown said: What the hell did you say that for? I was starting to get excited for the restart, then you just reminded me of that! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The real issue with the Rams is that we cannot name our best eleven and then find someone to make the same choice. Injuries have not helped obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Basically we need an early goal against Millwall. Losing the first goal does not bode well against Millwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Getting close now! If we don't get a rallying cry soon, I fear an absolute mauling! Come on @B4ev6is. Let's be 'avin' you! WHERE ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 50 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: Getting close now! If we don't get a rallying cry soon, I fear an absolute mauling! Come on @B4ev6is. Let's be 'avin' you! WHERE ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU? Come on Derby go and beat millwall on saturday even none of will be there because flaming virua go and get into play offs and shut some of efl right up and some of champership clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC4LIFE Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hamer Bogle Wisdom Clarke Lowe Bird Rooney Waghorn Sibley Lawrence Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1976 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Is Rooney injured, didn’t see any photos of him in the Stoke game or recent training photos, not posted on social media lately either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 The only player that currently injuried is Marriott so I say roony fit unless family feeling under the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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