Hanny Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said: Who said anything about a team of 32-37 year olds? Wildsmith, Cashin, Bielik, Bird, Knight and Barkhuizen will expect to start most games. Roberts, Roberts, Tommo, Sibley and wingers (possibly Glover and someone else) who will be used often enough. Then there's also Stretton and Cybulski who'll get a bit if game time. Half of the starting lineup and half of the bench will be 28 or younger. The business plan will ensure we don't overspend. We have a nhmber of "young lads" in the starting lineup. Indeed! I do see some younger talent. And, perhaps I was a bit high on the age number. I guess for me, 30 and above is starting to look old as a footballer (even though I myself am early 40’s ?.). I may be gun shy here from years past. And really hope we give our own talent a run-in. As we have seen so much of it walk out the door. Would be nice to hold on to some of these lads. whatever gives Derby the best chance- I’ll support that! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanny Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Since you don't want any new signings to be starters, I assume you want us to have a starting 11 along the lines of: Wildsmith Stearman Davies Cashin Roberts Bird Bielik Mendez-Laing Hourihane Knight McGoldrick At the very least we need a starting RB and CF. Stearman is not a RB and we have no one else who can play there. McGoldrick is no longer capable of being a regular starter. It's clear we want another GK and if Rushworth is anything to go by, we're looking for someone likely better than Wildsmith. Re-signing Forsyth would also make him first choice ahead of Roberts. For adequate depth, we will need a second RB and two more CMs/wingers (dependant on where Sibley and Knight will play) 4 starters, 3 squad players. As long as those new signings to be starters are not risky older players, I’m fine with them coming in. I’d much rather take a risk on a young player then and older one. I agree, we need more, and have been happy with the lads who have come in. I just don’t want to see more of our young lads with talent pushed aside for Journeymen- that’s all. I would love to see that man city lad in! That would be the young risk I can get behind Also, yeah. That’s a pretty decent side for league 1. Although, I would expect a few of them to end up with some injuries and/or needing significant rest durning a league one campaign. Which is why I would advocate for younger legs to also get time. So our vets can stay as fresh as possible all year long CD is not playing 46+ matches this year. I’d love him too! But you can’t expect a 37 year old to do so ? Edited July 10, 2022 by Hanny Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: It's clear we want another GK and if Rushworth is anything to go by, we're looking for someone likely better than Wildsmith. Is Foulkes up to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, IslandExile said: Is Foulkes up to it? Not really IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, IslandExile said: Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB. Is he not wanted by Portsmouth too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, IslandExile said: Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB. No he wouldn't. edit: he's not that good a rb, most of his defending consists of pushing the player from behind and his pace has gone. Edited July 11, 2022 by RoyMac5 EnigmaRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj9a408 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 What’s the latest with Bielik? Suggestions of him being sent out on loan previously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, IslandExile said: Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB. I think we need to move on from these players that we've had before. It's a new era, let's build a new team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Expanded to include U23s, youth, trialists and details such as age, contract and positions. Keepers Wildsmith (26) 30/06/2024 Foulkes (21) Offer Roberts, A (18) 30/06/2023 Evans (17) Youth Right back Bardell (19) 30/06/2023 Also CB Brailsford (18) Youth Left back Roberts, H (20) Loan Also CB Forsyth (33) Training Also CB Grewel-Pollard (19) 30/06/2023 Also CB Moloney (17) Youth Centre back Davies (37) 30/06/2023 Chester (33) 30/06/2023 Cashin (20) 30/06/2024 Stearman (34) 30/06/2023 Also RB Solomon (19) 30/06/2023 Aideyan (17) Youth Also RB Rooney (18) Trial, Burnley contract expires 2023 Centre midfield Bird (21) 30/06/2024 Bielik (24) 30/06/2024 Also CB Hourihane (31) 30/06/2024 Knight (21) 30/06/2023 Also RW, LW Thompson (20) 30/06/2024 Sibley (20) 30/06/2024 Also RW, LW Aghatise (19) Offer Also LW Ibrahim (18) 30/06/2023 Robinson (17) Youth Fapetu (17) Youth Clarke (17) 30/06/2023 Sebagabo (17) Youth Oduroh (19) Trial, Manchester City contract expires 2023 McDonald (33) Trial Right wing Barkhuizen (29) 30/06/2024 Also LW, S Mendez-Laing (30) 30/06/2024 Also LW Dixon, C (21) Offer Also AM Moore (17) Youth Richards (17) Youth Also S Glover (21) Trial Left wing Kelly Caprani (18) Youth Also LB, RW, S Nicholas-Davies (17) Youth Also RW Striker McGoldrick (34) 30/06/2023 Also AM Stretton (20) 30/06/2023 Cybulski (19) 30/06/2023 Duncan (21) 30/06/2023 Dixon, Z (17) Youth Also RW, AM Hanny and Dordogne-Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rample said: Oduroh (19) Trial, Manchester City contract expires 2023 Dixon, C (21) Offer Also AM Moore (17) Youth Oduroh is a RB Dixon is a CM, although has played on the wing Moore has mostly played at RB, but also LB from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 So after tonight’s additions we’re up to 18(?) “senior pros”; GK - Wildsmith, Loach LB - Roberts, X (hopefully Fozzy) CB - Davies, Stearman CB - Cashin, Chester RB - X, X CM - Bielik, Bird, Thommo, Hourihane CAM - Sibley, Knight WF - Mendez-Laing, Barkhuizen CF - Collins, McGoldrick, Stretton I just included those I see as the main members of the squad, aware there are young players in the academy who can and probably will step up at times. Also aware some of the positions the players can play are flexible. Ideally fullbacks will be the main focus for the next step in recruitment, especially with Collins secured, then depth out wide (maybe loans?) and an additional keeper. Things are looking so much more positive than this time 2 weeks ago. ? Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ram1988 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Be interesting to see how Collins and McGoldrick are used. Will be start with one or try and play McGoldrick off Collins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Ram Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 After the doom and gloom of the previous months, I'm starting to get excited about the new season. Think we've got a potentially great mix of youth and experience. Just need Fozzy to sign and a recognised Right Back. Potentially Oduroh could be good. Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 So with the transfer window closed until January, and barring any free transfer that could still be added, this is the first team squad we’ve got; GK - Wildsmith, Loach, Anang LB - Roberts, Forsyth CB - Davies, Stearman, (Forsyth) CB - Cashin, Chester, (Rooney) RB - Knight, Oduroh CM - Bird, Thommo, Hourihane, Smith (Rooney, Robinson, Knight) CAM - Sibley, McGoldrick (Dobbin, Knight) WF - Mendez-Laing, Barkhuizen, Dobbin (Sibley, Knight) CF - Collins, McGoldrick, Osula (Cybulski) Players in brackets are those I see as “alternatives” if we’re struck by injury etc and does show there’s a little bit of depth and flexibility within the squad plus some more academy options could be called upon if needed. Considering where we were a few weeks back it’s a very solid squad in my opinion. Now I can’t wait to see it gel further and continue delivering results on the pitch ? Crewton, Kathcairns, Pikeyram and 10 others 10 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 7 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: So with the transfer window closed until January, and barring any free transfer that could still be added, this is the first team squad we’ve got; GK - Wildsmith, Loach, Anang LB - Roberts, Forsyth CB - Davies, Stearman, (Forsyth) CB - Cashin, Chester, (Rooney) RB - Knight, Oduroh CM - Bird, Thommo, Hourihane, Smith (Rooney, Robinson, Knight) CAM - Sibley, McGoldrick (Dobbin, Knight) WF - Mendez-Laing, Barkhuizen, Dobbin (Sibley, Knight) CF - Collins, McGoldrick, Osula (Cybulski) Players in brackets are those I see as “alternatives” if we’re struck by injury etc and does show there’s a little bit of depth and flexibility within the squad plus some more academy options could be called upon if needed. Considering where we were a few weeks back it’s a very solid squad in my opinion. Now I can’t wait to see it gel further and continue delivering results on the pitch ? Really pleased that we have hung onto Bird, Sibley and Knight. One niggle is that we haven't got a proper right back. But we certainly have a competitive squad now, thank you again Mr Clowes. strawhillram, Pikeyram, CBRammette and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, PistoldPete said: Really pleased that we have hung onto Bird, Sibley and Knight. One niggle is that we haven't got a proper right back. But we certainly have a competitive squad now, thank you again Mr Clowes. Oduroh is a right back. It looks like we're using Knight there for the forseeable, which I've no problem with as he plays a Cancelo-type role, getting involved everywhere. CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 7 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: So with the transfer window closed until January, and barring any free transfer that could still be added, this is the first team squad we’ve got; GK - Wildsmith, Loach, Anang LB - Roberts, Forsyth CB - Davies, Stearman, (Forsyth) CB - Cashin, Chester, (Rooney) RB - Knight, Oduroh CM - Bird, Thommo, Hourihane, Smith (Rooney, Robinson, Knight) CAM - Sibley, McGoldrick (Dobbin, Knight) WF - Mendez-Laing, Barkhuizen, Dobbin (Sibley, Knight) CF - Collins, McGoldrick, Osula (Cybulski) Players in brackets are those I see as “alternatives” if we’re struck by injury etc and does show there’s a little bit of depth and flexibility within the squad plus some more academy options could be called upon if needed. Considering where we were a few weeks back it’s a very solid squad in my opinion. Now I can’t wait to see it gel further and continue delivering results on the pitch ? Great work. You just need to stick brackets around McGoldrick at CF or CAM? Caerphilly Ram, Carnero and Will Hughes Hair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: So with the transfer window closed until January, and barring any free transfer that could still be added, this is the first team squad we’ve got; GK - Wildsmith, Loach, Anang LB - Roberts, Forsyth CB - Davies, Stearman, (Forsyth) CB - Cashin, Chester, (Rooney) RB - Knight, Oduroh CM - Bird, Thommo, Hourihane, Smith (Rooney, Robinson, Knight) CAM - Sibley, McGoldrick (Dobbin, Knight) WF - Mendez-Laing, Barkhuizen, Dobbin (Sibley, Knight) CF - Collins, McGoldrick, Osula (Cybulski) Players in brackets are those I see as “alternatives” if we’re struck by injury etc and does show there’s a little bit of depth and flexibility within the squad plus some more academy options could be called upon if needed. Considering where we were a few weeks back it’s a very solid squad in my opinion. Now I can’t wait to see it gel further and continue delivering results on the pitch ? We've done very well considering where we was pre season, hats off to the management and recruitment team, promotion Rams ? Crewton and strawhillram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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