Gritstone Ram Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 We seem to we can polish a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Topram said: 70 mins gone we’ve been ok definitely don’t look a side odds on favourites to go down Huddersfield are also one of the favourites to go down though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Let's give the lad a chance, eh! He's hugely talented. As I've said before now, it's a risky deal based on the lad's inability to settle down, but if he has tuned a corner, he could prove different gravy. A little bit of positive support might go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 17 hours ago, mrdave85 said: Not fully defending Mel here but we don’t know it’s 100% stubbornness etc from just his side? We know the contracts are one year deals with a capped salary, is there a chance Ravel didn’t agree to those terms until after the deadline had passed? I suspect he went away to have a think about his “options”. I watched him in the dugout after he came off v Betis and he was all smiles and chatting away to fellow players. Perhaps he re-considered the offer and decided to go for it after some initial reluctance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Chris_Martin said: Huddersfield are also one of the favourites to go down though And they had several players and their coach missing due to Covid. I thought we were alright, but there are going to be much tougher sides than huddersfield this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Chris_Martin said: Huddersfield are also one of the favourites to go down though Over the course of the whole season not after playing one game, and the first one at that! If they keep that energy and style of play up I think that assessment will be revised, but will they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Ellafella said: I suspect he went away to have a think about his “options”. I watched him in the dugout after he came off v Betis and he was all smiles and chatting away to fellow players. Perhaps he re-considered the offer and decided to go for it after some initial reluctance? I suspect he did, do I sign on as unemployed or get a very decent wage and prove himself as a footballer and if he did well obviously progress either elsewhere or here on more money in the future. The major thing being Derby county is a big football club in this country and he might never get an opportunity like this ever again if he walked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hintonsboots Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Wayne clearly trusts him to produce the goods, and that will give Rav the confidence he needs to play some good football. I really hope he does well, concentrates on his football, which could lead to a very good last third of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckoBeast Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 If he keeps his head down, I really think he could provide the creative spark for us ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Well, I was thinking the problem was attracting aging mercenaries, but I guess by todays standards in football £4.5k pw isnt much, so maybe he does feel it's time to show some skills in hope of a better day... he is only 28 after all, so fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I'm a bit surprised he signed in the end. I can only put it down to the fact that for the first time in his career he has joined a club crazier than he is. Obviously has confused him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I would see Morrison as a definite starter. Who misses out would you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marriot Ram99 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Anag Ram said: I would see Morrison as a definite starter. Who misses out would you say? Watson if we stick with a similar team to Saturday, with Lawrence outwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombomb Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Bird misses out for me. Went missing on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 35 minutes ago, Marriott Ram99 said: Watson if we stick with a similar team to Saturday, with Lawrence outwide. It'll be Watson but based on pre-season evidence Morrison will start wide left with Lawrence central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcreece1601 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, tombomb said: Bird misses out for me. Went missing on Saturday. Wouldn't have ravel in the holding midfield roll though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFox1993 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, dcfcreece1601 said: Wouldn't have ravel in the holding midfield roll though My first 11 with current players and everyone fit would be Roos. Byrne, Stearman, Davies, Buchanon. Bielik, Morrison, Sibley. Lawrence, Kazim-Richards, Joswiak. For now id have Shinnie in the holding role, with Watson & Bird coming in when we have injuries to morrison and sibley, would never play Lawrence in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcreece1601 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, SFox1993 said: My first 11 with current players and everyone fit would be Roos. Byrne, Stearman, Davies, Buchanon. Bielik, Morrison, Sibley. Lawrence, Kazim-Richards, Joswiak. For now id have Shinnie in the holding role, with Watson & Bird coming in when we have injuries to morrison and sibley, would never play Lawrence in the middle. A flat 4-3-3? With beilik back I'd go with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFox1993 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, dcfcreece1601 said: A flat 4-3-3? With beilik back I'd go with that Yeah maybe Bielik just ever so slightly deeper but yeah 4-3-3 i hate playing 4-2-3-1 its far too defensive and IMO partly why we didnt score enough last year because our players are too deep to effect things in opponents half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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