TigerTedd Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just watched the highlights, and I particularly enjoyed a move that was: someone playing a long ball out the back that sibley controller brilliantly, to knight, to Buchanan, cross to bird, to Whittaker, and then finished off with a deflected shot from Marriott. but all the best parts of that move were from 5 academy products. That’s half the outfield team! the only thing that worried me about that is, we know our academy teams are brilliant. But are they that brilliant that we can rely on them to compete in the championship? well we couldn’t beat barrow in normal time so make of that what you will. am I happy cos we had so many academy products on the pitch? Or am I sad because a tram made of mostly academy products couldn’t beat barrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 there is no problem with the academy players. bogle, Lowe, bird, sibley, knight, and possibly Buchanan are all good. others are emerging too, but they need time to feel confident and comfortable in the first team. I’d rather try more academy graduates than spend millions on unknown quantities scouted by video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Ram Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, TigerTedd said: the only thing that worried me about that is, we know our academy teams are brilliant. But are they that brilliant that we can rely on them to compete in the championship? I’m hopeful that the academy players give us the foundation of a brilliant team and we purchase / bring in loans for their weaker areas, such as CB and up front. I agree with your sentiment, they’re not going to make a brilliant team on their own. if that means selling the likes of Boyle and Lowe to splash some cash on some attacking pace and flair then so be it. It’s going to be a long season without much goal threat otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 It wasn’t as bad yesterday as some have said. Considering the team we put out I think we did ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 On 05/09/2020 at 11:50, Curtains said: I know you are but I do feel I’ve let the club down a bit asking for my season ticket to be refunded. I am still pondering it all and as I’ve said David made me see it differently. I reserve the right to change my mind. Are you still being pulled in 2 directions Curtains? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Are you still being pulled in 2 directions Curtains? ? No not really . I think with Covid 19 everything is a bit different right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I think it could be an open and shut case with curtains or is that the other way round ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Mountain Ram said: I’m hopeful that the academy players give us the foundation of a brilliant team and we purchase / bring in loans for their weaker areas, such as CB and up front. I agree with your sentiment, they’re not going to make a brilliant team on their own. if that means selling the likes of Boyle and Lowe to splash some cash on some attacking pace and flair then so be it. It’s going to be a long season without much goal threat otherwise. Well, in that particular move, the weak link was Marriott. Replace him with Triallist. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, TigerTedd said: Well, in that particular move, the weak link was Marriott. Replace him with Triallist. Simples. For me Marriott was ok yesterday . Have you actually watched Hector Ingram in the U23s I’d say he isn’t anywhere near Marriott at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowplay Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, Curtains said: For me Marriott was ok yesterday . Have you actually watched Hector Ingram in the U23s I’d say he isn’t anywhere near Marriott at this time. I think Cocu agrees with you with regards JHI. I would have thought that pre-season would have been the perfect opportunity to have a goon look at him, especially as Waghorn has been injured. Thought it strange he wasn’t even in the squad yesterday- unless he was injured. At his age perhaps his future lies elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Roos , Bird and Buchanan were positives for me yesterday , good performances from all 3 , the tempo finally got a boost when Whittaker came on , i have high hopes for this lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Premier ram said: the tempo finally got a boost when Whittaker came on , i have high hopes for this lad Yeah, I hope when I said "can be kick it with any force" yesterday it wasn't seen as a criticism, just an observation. The lad's got a lot of skill, now just needs a little more conviction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Rab a dab doo said: I think it could be an open and shut case with curtains or is that the other way round ? We're poles apart.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 The back three all looked good. They just need to stop passing to each other. Of our first 18 touches of the ball, 12 were by the centre backs. Only two ‘attacking players’ touched the ball and one of them was Marriott kicking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB1901 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Barrow fan in peace. I did a video on my thoughts on the game. Not great quality but if anybody fancies a watch feedback will be much appreciated. Congratulations on the win and good luck in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyram1983 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Great performance by barrow. Unlucky not to get the win with two of the games best chances. Good luck for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 You will be up football league in no time your team play some good football I just hope Derby get back to our best soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, JTB1901 said: Barrow fan in peace. I did a video on my thoughts on the game. Not great quality but if anybody fancies a watch feedback will be much appreciated. Congratulations on the win and good luck in the next round. https://youtu.be/tbNoWZjn-kc Your welcome back at any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 04/09/2020 at 21:40, David said: Kid at Xmas Eve feeling, wasn't around for the glory days so I'm yet to reach that miserable age where everything and everyone are toss compared to the good old days. Start of the new season and no idea how Barrow are going to approach the game so no pre ugh they'll park the bus like Forest concerns. Injuries aside we should have more than enough to get through the game. Really hoping this is the year Marriott makes his mark, we've seen glimpses of what he can do and why we spent the money we did, it's just that fitness issue thats plagued the start of his Derby career, looking at pictures of him pre season he has kept himself in shape whilst not playing. Are we not bothering with a matchday thread for Reading then? Excitement worn off a bit after Barra'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Pastinaak said: Are we not bothering with a matchday thread for Reading then? Excitement worn off a bit after Barra'? I'm on it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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