2022/23 squad

[Hanny]

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! ?

[Hanny]

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  

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Edited July 10, 2022 by Hanny
Clarity

[IslandExile]

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?

[Ghost of Clough]

12 minutes ago, IslandExile said:

Is Foulkes up to it?

Not really 

[IslandExile]

Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB.

[Jimbo Ram]

5 minutes ago, IslandExile said:

Andre Wisdom, still available, would be a good choice at RB.

Is he not wanted by Portsmouth too ?

[RoyMac5]

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

[cj9a408]

What’s the latest with Bielik? 
 

Suggestions of him being sent out on loan previously? 

[Rammy03]

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

[Rample]

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

[Ghost of Clough]

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.

[Caerphilly Ram]

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. ? 

[DCFC1388]

[Ram1988]

Be interesting to see how Collins and McGoldrick are used. Will be start with one or try and play McGoldrick off Collins?

 

[Sheff Ram]

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.

[Caerphilly Ram]

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 ? 

[PistoldPete]

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. 

[Thierry Ennui]

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.

[Crewton]

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? 

[YouRams]

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 ?