Scott129 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) Jake Rooney has committed his future to Derby County after putting pen-to-paper on a new contract. The 19-year-old defender has signed a new three-year deal which will run until the summer of 2026. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/rooney-agrees-new-derby-deal-2023-july Do we think he will have an increased role in the team this season? Or is this just a pre-cursor to being sent out on loan? Either way, I'm pleased with this one. Very composed for a young lad and I think he'll have a decent career ahead of him. Edited July 11, 2023 by Scott129 Kathcairns, Andrew3000, LeedsCityRam and 3 others 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Can't see him going on loan as things stand. He's valuable cover in a variety of defensive roles. Tamworthram, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta, Scott129 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Nelson, Bradley, Cashin you would assume are the nailed in back 3, which leaves Forsyth and Rooney as back up, Rooney being CB 5 if you like. Also gives us the added cover in a defensive midfield role where needed so no, can't see him going out on loan straight away. January, if he's had limited game time, might see him go out. Scott129 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Scott129 said: Jake Rooney has committed his future to Derby County after putting pen-to-paper on a new contract. The 19-year-old defender has signed a new three-year deal which will run until the summer of 2026. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/rooney-agrees-new-derby-deal-2023-july Do we think he will have an increased role in the team this season? Or is this just a pre-cursor to being sent out on loan again? Either way, I'm pleased with this one. Very composed for a young lad and I think he'll have a decent career ahead of him. I'd keep him. He's filled in admirably when called upon and if we are playing three centre backs we will need good cover in that area. I'd play him in all cup matches and have him cover the first team as needed across the season. If we keep him and Cashin around for long enough they could be a mainstay of our defense together one day. Scott129 and Kathcairns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Good, he’s a good one SaffyRam and Kathcairns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetness34 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, David said: Nelson, Bradley, Cashin you would assume are the nailed in back 3, which leaves Forsyth and Rooney as back up, Rooney being CB 5 if you like. Also gives us the added cover in a defensive midfield role where needed so no, can't see him going out on loan straight away. January, if he's had limited game time, might see him go out. At the time or writing I'd say this is spot on. Realistic target should be come the end of the season be CB 4 and pushing for a starting role within the next 2 seasons. I rate him and like the pace of which he is developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Very pleased with this. He's only 19. Bags of time and room to improve which he definitely will. In the next year or two he will be a regular in the side Kathcairns and Scott129 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, David said: Nelson, Bradley, Cashin you would assume are the nailed in back 3, which leaves Forsyth and Rooney as back up, Rooney being CB 5 if you like. Also gives us the added cover in a defensive midfield role where needed so no, can't see him going out on loan straight away. January, if he's had limited game time, might see him go out. Yeah, would agree on the starters there, but the back-up/rotation is certainly weaker. Would you be tempted to bring another CB in? On loan perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Just now, Scott129 said: Yeah, would agree on the starters there, but the back-up/rotation is certainly weaker. Would you be tempted to bring another CB in? On loan perhaps. Warne spoke about having 22 first team players, not sure how another CB fits in with that without limiting attacking options, which you would hope are on the menu next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loughborough Ram Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I'd be looking to play him at defensive midfield for u23s (or even send him out on loan to play that position) and get him used to that role. He reads the game better than any 19 year old I've ever seen, he keeps play really simple and he rarely gives the ball away. He needs to develop his strength and he could be an absolute star. Excellent move to extend his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggerB Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Very happy with this. Think he’s got all the attributes required. Athletic, decent passer, can tackle and head the ball. When he fills out a bit I think he’s got a good future with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I think hes somewhere between our U21's and the first team. Hes very close to being a good first team player but not quite there. Mind you, when he plays for the kids hes outstanding, which is just what you want to see from a young promising player. Glad he's signed, lots of potential. Miggins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oomarkwright Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Pleased with this. Played well and assured against Barnsley in the cup. Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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