RoyMac5 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: I just think (hope), a full pre-seaon with Warne and a new style of play might suit him. He can be a mardy git like Martin was so I hope he gets an early goal and his confidence grows. I know it's the hope that kills you That is absolutely the only thing they have in common. You'd be better comparing Collins with Conor, Sammon that is. 😄 Steve How Hard?, InstaRam and MackworthRamIsGod 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesaRam Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Foreveram said: If that’s the new away kit it doesn’t look very durable. Its the latest idea of how to get refs to spot our players being pulled back by the shirt. Foreveram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavesaRam Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Anag Ram said: I’d rather it be quiet than us announcing a 30-something run of the mill grafter who scores every second full moon. We could always give him a bang on the head so that he get’s double vision ergo loads of goals. Well ….. at least a few anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghost of Clough Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Sparkle said: Has form for being out with a long term knee injury as well - would take a known risk? He had horrendous luck in 2 out of his 3 seasons playing for Villa, the 2nd in 18/19. He's played 33, 34, 37 and 40 games in the seasons since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 34 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: I do wonder what the hold up is. Are the players signed and media team delaying for some reason, are players stalling for moves elsewhere, is Warne being too picky and backing out of transfers due to the players likes or dislikes, or are the EFL blocking moves? Still plenty of time left, but this happens every window, it's built up as "we are in for a busy window", weeks go by of nothing but false promises and we land a random loan on last day of window followed by "we will go with what we have got" from whoever the manager was at the time. I'm really hoping this year is different, but it's too quiet for my liking. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Why’s nothing happening 😭😭😭😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom92 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Do we think our substantial budget is that big or is just big because teams like Shrewsbury don’t have a pot to pee in? Or do we think the EFL aren’t being as easy to deal with as first assumed? I think if we haven’t signed anybody else by Friday then it’s not cause for concern but it would be a tad disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, TomTom92 said: Do we think our substantial budget is that big or is just big because teams like Shrewsbury don’t have a pot to pee in? Or do we think the EFL aren’t being as easy to deal with as first assumed? I think if we haven’t signed anybody else by Friday then it’s not cause for concern but it would be a tad disappointing. The caveat has always been that it’s substantial for this league. But that doesn’t really mean a lot. £500k is a lot for this league when it comes to a whole summers worth of business. I agree though, would like some this week ahead of the Spain camp. Not the end of the world, but would seem like an opportunity missed to go there without a strike force. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 30 minutes ago, jimbobram said: Why’s nothing happening 😭😭😭😭 Watch the Swan glide across the lake, grasshopper ☺️ Caerphilly Ram and Ram-Alf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Trav Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I’ve been told we’re close to a few, no names as of yet apart from Washington which I’m led to believe is pretty much done. No updates re Bradley unfortunately jimbobram, emjem, angieram and 3 others 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, jimbobram said: Why’s nothing happening 😭😭😭😭 Derby4Me, Ram-Alf, jimtastic56 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, TomTom92 said: Do we think our substantial budget is that big or is just big because teams like Shrewsbury don’t have a pot to pee in? Or do we think the EFL aren’t being as easy to deal with as first assumed? I think if we haven’t signed anybody else by Friday then it’s not cause for concern but it would be a tad disappointing Substantial is subjective, but... It's big enough that the owner considers it a good enough budget for a team who wish to be promoted with a man dubbed (even if a little tongue on cheek) the King of League One in place to allocate it with that aim in mind. Realistically who's budget will be similar to ours, even amongst our promotion candidates? I don't think our budget will be that of a bottom half Championship team, but higher than the lowest 3 in that league perhaps, in terms purely of wage budget. (Same for some of our competitors this season... but again that's where the choice of manager gives you that competitive edge) The manager has said it's 'easy' to get players to sign for Derby and it's just a case of getting the right ones. As long as the criteria for who's right and who's not isn't too strict, we're in a good place That doesn't mean we're going to spend loads of money on transfer fees for the sake of it (the opposite, in fact), but if we can offer more to free agents than others can there's a good chance we'll be their destination and so, yes I agree it would be disappointing not to have brought players in who we (as fans, not scouts) believe could have been an asset. (I know it doesn't always work out like that, for various reasons beyond our control) As I will repeatedly say until the window closes, we have ample time and opportunity to make sure we make the best of this window. We don't need to panic, but the closer the deadline comes to pass and the more we see other teams sign potential targets (not many so far), the more we will start to get, to borrow iram's term, twitchy. If some d******* wants to label twitchy fans as plebs or any other b******* inflammatory term, then OK that's up to them, but I'd suggest they take up another hobby. Edited July 4, 2023 by Kokosnuss Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Big Trav said: I’ve been told we’re close to a few, no names as of yet apart from Washington which I’m led to believe is pretty much done. No updates re Bradley unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckoBeast Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 40 minutes ago, Big Trav said: I’ve been told we’re close to a few, no names as of yet apart from Washington which I’m led to believe is pretty much done. No updates re Bradley unfortunately So Washington done deal hopefully wonder who are the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 The Washington one is still odd when you compare it to what his current manager says, and he won’t be fit for a while after an operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Srg said: The Washington one is still odd when you compare it to what his current manager says, and he won’t be fit for a while after an operation. How does an unfit player having recently had an operation pass a medical. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: How does an unfit player having recently had an operation pass a medical. OK if its only a hair transplant I guess? jimtastic56 and MackworthRamIsGod 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: How does an unfit player having recently had an operation pass a medical. The medical staff are bored now quaver legs and all the old guard have left, need to justify their wages somehow, welcome to Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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