DCFC1388 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Every Derby manager since Cocu first gave him a run in the first team had Bird down as one of the first names on the team sheet. One of those former managers is now trying to sign him in the division above us. I hope he is successful in buying him from us. Bird flatters to deceive, he should have controlled games with his ability at this level but went missing in alot of games. Im not saying Bird doesnt have ability, he does, he just doesnt do enough with it. My opinion is that Smith is a much better player and know hows to play the role better too, unfortunately he was needed at right back instead. Edited June 21, 2023 by DCFC1388 McMuffin and jimtastic56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 50 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: I hope he is successful in buying him from us. Bird flatters to deceive, he should have controlled games with his ability at this level but went missing in alot of games. Im not saying Bird doesnt have ability, he does, he just doesnt do enough with it. My opinion is that Smith is a much better player and know hows to play the role better too, unfortunately he was needed at right back instead. Where was Smith when Knight was played at RWB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 8 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: Where was Smith when Knight was played at RWB? On the bench, which he shouldnt have been imo 🤷🏾♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Wildsmith Ward Nelson Cashin Forsyth Elder Bird Hourihane NML Sibley Collins Vickers, Oduroh, Rooney, Smith, Thompson, Knight (or Robinson), Barkhuizen Edited June 23, 2023 by Scott129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Realistically it seems we now have a squad of about 16. Which means we will still need around 7 signings. I have discounted Knight as he is likely leaving. Thompson and Oduroh likely to be out on loan. We seem to fit a 3-4-3 Formation as it stands; Wildsmith (Vickers) Cashin Nelson Forsyth (Rooney) Ward Hourihane Bird (Smith) Elder Barkhuizen (Sibley) Collins Mendez-Laing Loach not in the matchday squad. Most signings will likely be squad players. The big positions for me for nailed on starters would likely be a couple of strikers/ attacking players now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1988 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Smyth_18 said: Realistically it seems we now have a squad of about 16. Which means we will still need around 7 signings. I have discounted Knight as he is likely leaving. Thompson and Oduroh likely to be out on loan. We seem to fit a 3-4-3 Formation as it stands; Wildsmith (Vickers) Cashin Nelson Forsyth (Rooney) Ward Hourihane Bird (Smith) Elder Barkhuizen (Sibley) Collins Mendez-Laing Loach not in the matchday squad. Most signings will likely be squad players. The big positions for me for nailed on starters would likely be a couple of strikers/ attacking players now. My starting 11 would be the same (presuming Knight is off). If he stays then obviously he comes into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Without Knight and Bielik... Wildsmith Smith Nelson Cashin Elder Ward Bird Hourihane NML Sibley Collins Fancy that slightly more than 3 at the back with what we have. Highlights that we are currently pretty lopsided. I'd say we need an orthodox right back, another centre half, cover left back, left winger, CAM, and 2 x strikers. A lot of wheeling and dealing left to do in the next month or so, especially as we are needing 3-4 of pretty much best in our league attackers to look like a real automatic promotion contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Rample said: Without Knight and Bielik... Wildsmith Smith Nelson Cashin Elder Ward Bird Hourihane NML Sibley Collins Fancy that slightly more than 3 at the back with what we have. Highlights that we are currently pretty lopsided. I'd say we need an orthodox right back, another centre half, cover left back, left winger, CAM, and 2 x strikers. A lot of wheeling and dealing left to do in the next month or so, especially as we are needing 3-4 of pretty much best in our league attackers to look like a real automatic promotion contender. Why put a RWB at CM and a CM at RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Wildsmith Nelson Cashin Forsyth Ward Elder Thompson Bird Hourihane NML Collins (Vickers, Rooney, Smith, Sibley, Robinson, Barkhuizen, U21 Striker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Wildsmith Nelson Fozzy. Cashin Ward. Elder Knight. Bielik Hourihane NML. Collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Wildsmith Nelson Cashin Forsyth Ward Elder Bird Hourihane Sibley NML Collins (Vickers, Rooney, Smith, Tommo, Robinson, Barkhuizen, U21 Striker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 The CAM or number 10 role is going to be very important and Didzy would’ve been great as needs someone with guile vision and ability to score goals I know we need a striker or two but the cam/10 role is probably the role where we need to spend a bit of money I do not see Sibley as the answer in that role against the better sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) On 24/06/2023 at 09:00, Ghost of Clough said: Why put a RWB at CM and a CM at RB? Because Smith did a really solid job at right back and still seems our best option there IMO. Ward seems more of a right midfielder/winger and I wanted a back 4. Also a trio of Smith, Bird & H lack a bit of forward support for me. All a work in progress anyway, this time next month maybe neither will be in. Edited June 25, 2023 by Rample Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, Rample said: Because Smith did a really solid job at right back and still seems our best option there IMO. Ward seems more of a right midfielder/winger and I wanted a back 4. Also a trio of Smith, Bird & H lack a bit of forward support for me. All a work in progress anyway, this time next month maybe neither will be in. Ward started 27 at RB/RWB (half of those in a back 4) and 12 at RW. Your formation put him at CM. Smith did a steady job at RB but has zero end product. He's fine cover in a back 4, but should never be used instead of a player whose primary position is RB 😅 DCFC1388 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 In a 343: Wildsmith - Nelson Cashin Forsyth - Ward Smith Hourihane Elder - NML Collins Barkhuizen Vickers Rooney Bird Bielik Knight Thompson Sibley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Wildsmith Cashin Nelson Fozzy Ward Elder Bird Knight NML Collins Barkz I'd have Barkz, Collins, Knight and NML rotating as well to throw their centre backs into disarray. If we go 1 down we go to rush goalie Tactical genius over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Elder Bird Hourihane Sibley (if Knights gone) Washington Collins (Vickers, Forsyth, Rooney, Smith, NML, Barkhuizen, New Striker) Carnero and Caerphilly Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 So what do we need to get to where we were last season (as a minimum)? I’m feeling forgetful in my old age, so what have we lost (or didn’t have) that we haven’t replaced yet? A right back - we didn’t have one A midfielder (replacing White and/or Knight) Wingers? is that it? And everything else is gravy? Given the fact we still have a full loan allowance, and that window doesn’t get busy until later on, we’re in a good place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Wildsmith Nelson Bradley Cashin Ward Bird Smith Elder Hourihane NML Washington Subs : Vickers Rooney Fozzie Thomo Sibley Barkhusien Collins Assumes Knight is sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltRam Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 One more right wingback/full back. One, preferably two strikers. A big aggressive midfield destroyer in the DPFG mould. Squad complete? Wildsmith (Vickers) Ward (Smith) Nelson, Bradley, Cashin (Rooney, Foz) Elder (Barks, Sibley) Bird, Hourihane (Smith) NML, Barks (Sibley) Washington (Collins) Assuming 3421, with Thompson out on loan and Knight leaving. We're not ready yet, but we're getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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