CapeTownRams Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 46 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Agreed - Fornah and John-Jules were important to bolstering the squad. We now seem to have a plethora of options despite the injuries. Vaulks makes a lot of sense - a high end performer in League One who can fill a number of positions. One or two more would be nice, of course. Vaulks would be a smart pick up. Realistically speaking, we now have enough bodies within the squad. We just need to find a solution within them. I like how we have six players - Rooney, Wilson, Fornah, Thompson, Sibley & John-Jules - now coming of age looking to nail down a first team spot. These six in particular are critical to pushing the experienced pros throughout the season. We've got what feels like a decent mix and now we've got to focus on enhancing performances within the group. I would personally like Vaulks to come in - I feel that he can compliment the likes of Hourihane, Bird, Thomoson and Fornah really well. I have an awful feeling that this is just going to be one of those seasons for Sibs when it’s injury after injury and he doesn’t get any sort of run in the team … even off the bench. Think this could be dangerous for him career-wise as his development seemed to have stalked a bit beforehand anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, dcfcjj said: Richie Barker saying it’ll be quiet and don’t expect much to happen tomorrow. What a joke. Yeah but Paul Warne said it'll he a busy day where they order pizzas etc etc. Don't tell me he was making that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 If we are trying to sign say Ladapo & Vaulks but there are hurdles to overcome. As in Ipswich and Sheff Weds need to sign a replacement before they let Ladapo/Vaulks go (at the time of Barker's interview Scarlett to Ipswich wasn't announced) Sheffield Wednesday have put loan bids in for Isaac Hayden and Jeff Hendrick. If that gets done then you'd think that would free up Vaulks. Barker has rightly tempered expectations by stating we have a couple of irons in the fire. Which would make sense for both of the players above. But we are relying on their clubs signing replacements before they go. Which obviously Richie Barker cannot guarantee. So rather than coming out saying yes we will definitely have two in (then if it fails the meltdown of some of our fans will be epic) he has said look we've got a couple of irons in the fire. Might happen, might not. And also quite rightly that unless they improve us when the injured players are back and we have a full squad then there's no point. I think Vaulks and Ladapo would improve us. But failing that and we don't sign anyone. Warne has already said he could utilise the free agent market. Let's see what happens. Carnero, Caerphilly Ram, DCFC1388 and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Vaulks and Ladapo you say... I don't care what Richy Barker has to say, my hopes are well and truly raised for a deadline day bonanza! Probably sign a fourth choice keeper and that's it. Bring it on. Derby4Me, S8TY, inter politics and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, hintonsboots said: He’s a very good friend of mine. Marvellous. hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 44 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Free agents can be signed after the deadline too right? So if there are a couple out there Warne has met who are holding out for champ moves, they could be added after the deadline. Barker makes a very valid point that the deadline being tomorrow night is stupid. Lots of clubs and their players will have travelled for games etc, the deadline should be tonight Yes pal, think those free agents might get snapped up as panic buys from championship clubs, think most clubs have struggled this market, we’ve not done bad, I’d of liked another attacking mid but can’t be to picky, never thought of that it is a joke it’s tomorrow players will refuse to travel etc I bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 48 minutes ago, oodledoodle said: His source is the Wednesday kit man. Things could have changed by now. hintonsboots and Walkley Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Squad is looking a good size these days, maybe lacking in quality but feel that to bring anymore in will require others to go out. Is there a loan window anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, Shuff264 said: Squad is looking a good size these days, maybe lacking in quality but feel that to bring anymore in will require others to go out. Is there a loan window anymore? Heard Barks is of interest to Burton. Sibley and Bird won’t be fit for a while. Think two more signings would put us in the right place without anymore leaving. Blondest Goat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkley Ram Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rev said: Things could have changed by now. It'll all come out in the wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Heard Barks is of interest to Burton. Sibley and Bird won’t be fit for a while. Think two more signings would put us in the right place without anymore leaving. Where did you read that 😉 hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlsonDerby Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Would it be a surprise to see the free agent Warne has been after but who is waiting to see if he got a championship offer sign after the window is shut? Free agents who are free agents before the window closes are free to sign outside of the window right? FlyBritishMidland, Caerphilly Ram and Walkley Ram 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Anag Ram said: Vaulks would be a good addition though a creative midfielder would have been nice. If I was Barkhuisen I think I’d be looking for a move. Can’t really see regular football for him at Derby. Equally, Barkhuizen has more than enough ability to stake a claim - just needs to consistently prove it. Caerphilly Ram, Ramarena, Rammy03 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondest Goat Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Equally, Barkhuizen has more than enough ability to stake a claim - just needs to consistently prove it. You're assuming the manager gives him a chance. MackworthRamIsGod, RoyMac5 and DavesaRam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Blondest Goat said: You're assuming the manager gives him a chance. Warne isn’t adverse to giving people a chance, but he’s definitely got old fashioned values when it comes to how he wants people to earn it. If Barkhuizen was the hardest trainer throughout the week and he was the fittest player going into a game then he would get a chance. Warne just isn’t one to throw players into games if they aren’t fit enough which is why I suspect Elder is having a long bedding in period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 44 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Heard Barks is of interest to Burton. Sibley and Bird won’t be fit for a while. Think two more signings would put us in the right place without anymore leaving. Sibley due to train next week according to the assistant manager…. https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-injury-update-sibley-8718324 RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wignall12 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Rev said: Things could have changed by now. Yes , if his source was the Wednesday kit man , it's now Thursday !! Walkley Ram, Andrew3000 and Steve How Hard? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Kokosnuss said: Possibly thinking of Zaid Al-Hussaini who appeared in 2018 (and didn't amount to anything)? https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zaid-al-hussaini/profil/spieler/619579 That's the one... cheers! Edited August 31, 2023 by Carnero Ps. How the heck did you remember him from the vague info that I said 😂 👏 Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, Carnero said: That's the one... cheers! Thought this was a new signing for a sec. Don't even recall him being at the club! 🫢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Carnero said: Is he that lad who came from street football / cage football or whatever it was? That was Zaid Al Hussaini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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