Kernow Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I’ve just seen on Twitter that we had the second highest amount of xG (expected goals) this season. I’m not a massive fan of that stat, but in reality we finished 7th top in the scoring list. All of those above us, except Bolton, scored more than us, as well as Charlton. It’s clear to see where our problems lie. We just didn’t convert enough of our chances. The stats suggest we created more than enough, but for some reason, couldn’t finish it off. Plymouth finished with the second highest number of goals, 15 more than us. Imagine how different things could have been if we had scored 15 more goals, and how many more points we could’ve gained. Now that the restrictions have been lifted, we really have an opportunity to recruit properly. If we get it right, we can add more goals throughout the squad. More energy will keep us on top for longer, create more pressure and bring more goals. It will negate the need to sit back and incite pressure when we tire, allowing teams back into games, and we’ll pick up a lot more positive results. Obviously it’s far too early to say, we don’t know how the window will go and we don’t know all the teams in our division. But when you look at the potential for Warne to build a squad to suit him, and also the fact that League 1 appears as if it’ll be a fair bit weaker next season, we really do have a big opportunity of missing out on the play-offs again, but this time in a positive way. Miggins, Andicis, Rammy03 and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfambo Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Just another layer of bricks added to the rebuild project. Nothing more but an absolute ringing endorsement of stability returning. Dordogne-Ram and Caerphilly Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM1966 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said: I wonder if the same decision would have been made, if we were still involved in the play offs. Have the EFL decided that they will be far too busy laying into the likes of Birmingham, Reading and Peterborough etc and it’s maybe time to lay off Derby County for a bit, hence we will still be monitored by the EFL against our own budget and business plan. Will the EFL and their officials be far too busy destroying other teams on the pitch instead of Derby County? Wouldn’t it be great to watch a live game of football involving Derby County where we could actually talk to our mates after the game or on social media without having to mention the EFL and their lousy officials and just discuss the football. Fantastic. I was thinking exactly the same thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, Vimto Enjoyer said: Like clockwork 😘 I assume this one didn't have his responsible adult to proof read before he posted this drivel. Gritstone Ram and Steve How Hard? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarsdenRam Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: No excuses for next season now. I won't accept anything less than 140 points. I fully expect us to leapfrog the Championship teams directly into the Premiership. By Christmas. David Graham Brown, TomG, DiggerB and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 At last we have the chance to play on a level field! With respect please could the EFL:- Implement points reductions when appropriate rather than delay for 9 months. Ensure that refs are conversant with rules governing yellow and red cards and what constitutes a penalty. Adopt an even handed and impartial approach which does not favour certain teams at the expense of others. Hector was the best, kevinhectoring, Malty and 3 others 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buckley’s Dog Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I assume this one didn't have his responsible adult to proof read before he posted this drivel. Anyone who doesn’t know the difference between there and their can generally be disregarded in my opinion. Are they aware of the general concept of ‘humour’. I suspect they would misinterpret anything to feel good about themselves. Gee SCREAMER !! and WoollyJumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 39 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I assume this one didn't have his responsible adult to proof read before he posted this drivel. That was after his responsible adult had proof read it.😂 Patrick Rams, Dordogne-Ram, Gee SCREAMER !! and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, MarsdenRam said: I fully expect us to leapfrog the Championship teams directly into the Premiership. By Christmas. Be careful now. Next thing we'll all be accused by our banjo bothering neighbours of boarding HMS piss the league using Blackberry contracts to get on for free and still not having enough passengers to even fill the lifeboats. The proof of this will be a picture they took off took of a half empty boat at 2 pm an hour before sailing. JJs dms and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Ram Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Yes.. we’re back! Derby4Me, Zag zig, Mimester and 31 others 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Vimto Enjoyer said: Like clockwork 😘 I'm amazed they even managed to type it out, usually the extra finger and webbing makes it impossible. Mimester, TomG, EranioIsGod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Dan_Ram said: Yes.. we’re back! Well Dan there's folk out there that will be Desperate for us to fail, And they will use this as proof...bring it on and the Cow Pies 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkRam Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 the one thing that made Sunday easier was that we wouldn’t have been able to sign decent champ players if we had gone up, so waiting another year wasn’t so bad. 😫 This is of course Great news and with the teams coming down against the teams going up hopefully have a playoff place in us this time at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I assume this one didn't have his responsible adult to proof read before he posted this drivel. Probably the same kind of mong that's constantly spouting off about "lEVeLs"... I for one haven't been so excited about potentially reading "The fee is thought to be in the region of £500k" in my life!! Let's just hope that we learn from recent history and start pissing & moaning about "Barker size fees", and having no ambition when we haven't smashed the piggy bank to sign X,Y,Z... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Great news , we can compete for players by paying “Moderate” fees. (£500k perhaps). We already pay top wages that take up our ticket and tv money. The big difference will be is that this will be Warne’s team. So as we have learnt the hard way - Recruitment is crucial. derbydaz22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Ram Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, The Last Post said: Well Dan there's folk out there that will be Desperate for us to fail, And they will use this as proof...bring it on and the Cow Pies 😁 Sarcasm, dark humour, call it what you like. But please, please don’t think I’m being serious 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 12 hours ago, SKRam said: Best of all is it keeps the Forum firing on all cylinders til the new season. Happy Days (and nights) Until we sign Bradley Johnson on a free and go all out to bring Nick Blackman back. SKRam and JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 27 minutes ago, Dan_Ram said: Sarcasm, dark humour, call it what you like. But please, please don’t think I’m being serious 😂 Never for one second did I think you were serious, But there's things out there that live amongst us that will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Mimester, Caerphilly Ram, Andicis and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 12 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: Does this now mean that the posts about the EFL being totally biased against us will now stop? Nah, stupid question. You jest, but the timing is interesting. Perhaps it's just (another) coincidence? Or, as others have implied, did the EFL want to ensure Derby had stayed down before taking their foot off the club's throat? I'm glad it's happened. I will never be convinced the EFL have treated us remotely fairly. Black ('n' White) Sheep, Zag zig, Crewton and 8 others 6 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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