Carl Sagan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Gorgeous George doing the Radio Derby punditry beside Ed Dawes tonight in the League Cup against West Brom. What might have been? Almost everyone thought signing him was the closest guarantee of promotion we could get. I remember one evening when Sam Rush was doing an event with some London Rams (he even brought free iPro with him - yes it did exist!) and he asked us the question, "Where were you when you heard George Thorne had got injured". Had it not happened, I daresay Mel Morris would now be lauded as a hero. Fate is a fickle mistress. Nishfan, jono, Magicman and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Gorgeous George doing the Radio Derby punditry beside Ed Dawes tonight in the League Cup against West Brom. What might have been? Almost everyone thought signing him was the closest guarantee of promotion we could get. I remember one evening when Sam Rush was doing an event with some London Rams (he even brought free iPro with him - yes it did exist!) and he asked us the question, "Where were you when you heard George Thorne had got injured". Had it not happened, I daresay Mel Morris would now be lauded as a hero. Fate is a fickle mistress. That injury on what constituted a turned over crop field in 14/15 preseason stopped us getting promoted. Wassall playing him against the filthiest midfield in the league, against a player with a broken ankle and leg already notched on his boots that season cost us promotion. My mind won't be swayed. Doesn't really endear himself to me as a person from when I've heard him but a hundred miles apart from any all round midfielder I've seen in the championship in the last 10 years. Reggie Greenwood, Carl Sagan and RoyMac5 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nishfan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 It was fascinating to hear him. Really enjoyed Radio Derby this evening always listen even if I’m at the match. felt for George, hope things work out for him Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 He isn't the brightest and I still think that there's a lot of bitterness around how his time at the club came to an end. He was such a class footballer though. Arguably the best player in the league when fit and firing. Magicman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 He didn't sound bitter in fact to the contrary praised most of the managers he had. Sadly a misdiagnosed injury ruined his last comeback . Worse unknown to him the club had a pay each game £ WBA more and MM blocked that and Frank had to conceal that reason. Anyway, seemed insightful not sure what he is up to these days . Anyone know ? FlyBritishMidland, jono, Zag zig and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo’s left foot Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Still have a clear memory of him breaking his leg, it was awful right in front of the north stand.. Johnny Russell was shouting to the bench before play had stopped. Awful sight, but they both went for the same ball, not really the fault of the other guy. jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Simmo’s left foot said: Still have a clear memory of him breaking his leg, it was awful right in front of the north stand.. Johnny Russell was shouting to the bench before play had stopped. Awful sight, but they both went for the same ball, not really the fault of the other guy. That bloke had a reputation as a dirty bar steward. He may not have intended to break his leg but he wasn’t going to pull out a 50/50 that involved full force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, Magicman said: He didn't sound bitter in fact to the contrary praised most of the managers he had. Sadly a misdiagnosed injury ruined his last comeback . Worse unknown to him the club had a pay each game £ WBA more and MM blocked that and Frank had to conceal that reason. Anyway, seemed insightful not sure what he is up to these days . Anyone know ? Just listened to the full interview. It was really good. Said that he’s doing some coaching with the academy, looking to get his qualifications and then, hopefully, be part of the coaching staff. I don’t know whether I look back with rose tinted glasses but he was a superb player. Top quality and too good for the Championship. A fit George Thorne and we’d have walked the league in 15/16. Quite sad listening to him talk about his leg break. Sounds like everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Magicman, angieram and Nishfan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 38 minutes ago, Magicman said: He didn't sound bitter in fact to the contrary praised most of the managers he had. Sadly a misdiagnosed injury ruined his last comeback . Worse unknown to him the club had a pay each game £ WBA more and MM blocked that and Frank had to conceal that reason. Anyway, seemed insightful not sure what he is up to these days . Anyone know ? https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/george-thorne-derby-county-coaching-7505847 George Thorne has revealed how he has had "brief conversations" about a return to Derby County in a coaching capacity. "I've got to do specific qualifications in order to meet the requirements because it's a category one academy. Once I've got those sorted, I've had brief conversations with the club and hopefully, it's something we can do." FlyBritishMidland and jono 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie George Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Best player to play for us since Eranio. Class act. Talk Derby to Me podcast with him is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Saw him on RamsTV in the concourse yesterday, looking a chunky boy now, been on the same lockdown diet as me ? Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Best player my generation’s seen in a Derby shirt. Positioning wise he was absolutely perfect as a #6. I’ve eulogised it before, but if you were to coach somebody how to play the position, his involvement in both of these goals is textbook. Ensuring he receives the ball on the back foot, opens his body, zips a ball forward. Huddlestone was more aesthetically pleasing, better left foot, maybeeee even better at making half a yard… but he wasn’t anywhere near as effective as George. George would sometime zip them at the receiver too hard, but at the end of the day, that’s the matter’s problem, really kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 24/08/2022 at 17:24, Simmo’s left foot said: Still have a clear memory of him breaking his leg, it was awful right in front of the north stand.. Johnny Russell was shouting to the bench before play had stopped. Awful sight, but they both went for the same ball, not really the fault of the other guy. Filthy player Douglas. Studs up . Had another broken leg and shattered ankle to his credit that season. Had another one in midfield Hyam who was equally filthy. Anon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj9a408 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Best Derby player of the last decade on his day for me. I remember being in the away end at Huddersfield when he volleyed first time and made the crowd erupt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 The part I liked was how he said he’d loved to have had McGoldrick playing in front of him. Also Hugely revealing when you hear how Frank couldn’t tell him about the WBA / Mel money thing but how straight Gary Rowett was both about that and his fitness training. We christened him Snakey but when you think think of the background, would you have stayed ? His delivery is dull but the content was fascinating. Hope he makes a new career with us or elsewhere. Was a pleasure to watch. Magicman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladram Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Boycie, Rammy03, bimmerman and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 SKRam, RoyMac5 and Premier ram 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrycav81 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 He started for Bedford against Mickleover yesterday,went off injured after 12 minutes. He’s still only 30 years old, he was the best midfielder we’ve had since Jim Smith’s time just very unlucky with injuries Magicman, Premier ram and RoyMac5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 48 minutes ago, Henrycav81 said: He started for Bedford against Mickleover yesterday,went off injured after 12 minutes. He’s still only 30 years old, he was the best midfielder we’ve had since Jim Smith’s time just very unlucky with injuries He was joy to watch, That goal he scored at Blackpool from 30 yards was worth the entrance fee alone 👍 Magicman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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