Match Thread: vs Port Vale (H)

[Caerphilly Ram]

Sounds like Nyambe is out for this one and an as yet unspecified further amount of time. With that bit of info I’d like to see a back 4 with Wilson at right back;

                Wildsmith

Wilson  Nelson  Cashin  Sibley

NML   Adams   Bird  Barkz

        Waghorn    Gayle

That’s what I’d like to see, just go for it in an old fashioned 4-4-2 with Waghorn able to drop in as the “10” and Gayle playing on the shoulder. Wilson and Sibley offer balance and an attacking outlet at fullback, NML and Barkhuizen carry assist and goal threats.
 

I don’t think that’s what Warne will pick though, could see another 3 at the back or perhaps a 4-3-3

[Eoghan1884]

                      Wildsmith 

Smith - Nelson - Cashin - Sibley 

NML -    Adams -  Bird    -     CBT

             Waghorn - Gayle 

Bench: Loach, Ward, Bradley, Thompson, Hourihane, Wilson, Barkhuizen, 

I really believe Waghorn and Gayle would work great together up top and I’d love to stick it on Port Vale and pin them back. 
 

Without Nyambe I think Smith is the closest we have to him as a steady hard working full back. 
 

Then Wilson and Barkhuizen are great players to bring off the bench agaisnt tired legs. 

 

[kevinhectoring]

On 28/02/2024 at 16:27, Ellafella said:

Don’t forget, to quote Warney, “there’s very little difference between the sides in this division “. 

Having described our bench 6 games ago as the strongest the division has seen in its history 

[Walkley Ram]

20 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Sounds like Nyambe is out for this one and an as yet unspecified further amount of time. With that bit of info I’d like to see a back 4 with Wilson at right back;

                Wildsmith

Wilson  Nelson  Cashin  Sibley

NML   Adams   Bird  Barkz

        Waghorn    Gayle

That’s what I’d like to see, just go for it in an old fashioned 4-4-2 with Waghorn able to drop in as the “10” and Gayle playing on the shoulder. Wilson and Sibley offer balance and an attacking outlet at fullback, NML and Barkhuizen carry assist and goal threats.
 

I don’t think that’s what Warne will pick though, could see another 3 at the back or perhaps a 4-3-3

Also works well with Adams tucking in to help Wilson defensively, where he often struggles. Could work.

[DavesaRam]

6 hours ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

Absolutely no reason for us to set up in any other way than positively for this one. If we go in all meek and worried about their strengths it would be criminal.

They should be worried about us, let's give them something to worry about with the way we set up.

"Hold my beer"!

[Anag Ram]

22 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Sounds like Nyambe is out for this one and an as yet unspecified further amount of time. With that bit of info I’d like to see a back 4 with Wilson at right back;

                Wildsmith

Wilson  Nelson  Cashin  Sibley

NML   Adams   Bird  Barkz

        Waghorn    Gayle

That’s what I’d like to see, just go for it in an old fashioned 4-4-2 with Waghorn able to drop in as the “10” and Gayle playing on the shoulder. Wilson and Sibley offer balance and an attacking outlet at fullback, NML and Barkhuizen carry assist and goal threats.
 

I don’t think that’s what Warne will pick though, could see another 3 at the back or perhaps a 4-3-3

As you say, it’s unlikely Warne would pick this side but a team in second shouldn’t be afraid to pick this type of lineup against a relegation candidate.

We should trust in our ability rather than trying to matchup against them.

Barkhuisen offers slightly more defensive cover (only slightly) than CBT and he so often flatters to deceive. I hope he has a scoring game soon.

Give PW a ring and offer your suggestions. We’re with you 😊

[DavesaRam]

4 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

He won't get the ball here playing as an out and out winger.  He'll have to show just over the halfway line or move inside. to get it.

Scott Minto reckoned he was a championship level winger and we'd got a great deal.  He needs a couple of games to see if he's any good or if we've broke another one.

"Move inside" - like into midfield? Sorry mate, I have no idea what you are talking about.

[DCFC1388]

In a 4231:

Wildsmith - Wilson Nelson Cashin Elder - Adams Hourihane - NML Bird Barkhuizen - Gayle

Loach Bradley Thompson Smith Sibley CBT Waghorn

If Elder isnt back then Sibley at left back with Ward or Fornah coming onto the bench

Edited March 1 by DCFC1388

[nogbad van 50]

43 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Sounds like Nyambe is out for this one and an as yet unspecified further amount of time. With that bit of info I’d like to see a back 4 with Wilson at right back;

                Wildsmith

Wilson  Nelson  Cashin  Sibley

NML   Adams   Bird  Barkz

        Waghorn    Gayle

That’s what I’d like to see, just go for it in an old fashioned 4-4-2 with Waghorn able to drop in as the “10” and Gayle playing on the shoulder. Wilson and Sibley offer balance and an attacking outlet at fullback, NML and Barkhuizen carry assist and goal threats.
 

I don’t think that’s what Warne will pick though, could see another 3 at the back or perhaps a 4-3-3

I know we're at home and should be on the front foot from the off but I'd want at least one of my full backs to be able to defend.Nyambe and Fozzy are big misses for us.

[Caerphilly Ram]

7 minutes ago, nogbad van 50 said:

I know we're at home and should be on the front foot from the off but I'd want at least one of my full backs to be able to defend.Nyambe and Fozzy are big misses for us.

Fair point, not sure if Elder is fit again, perhaps he comes in at left back, Sibley could then play further forward or have a role from the bench 

[Gee SCREAMER !!]

35 minutes ago, DavesaRam said:

"Move inside" - like into midfield? Sorry mate, I have no idea what you are talking about.

Away from his marker to collect infield

[Gee SCREAMER !!]

46 minutes ago, oodledoodle said:

Also works well with Adams tucking in to help Wilson defensively, where he often struggles. Could work.

I wouldn't be playing him for this reason.  Out wide for 45, then swap with Ward. Full back would be knackered. Can't be babysitting his switch offs.

[Old Spalding Ram]

Blackett-Taylor must start tomorrow for me.

Pearce said during his interview with Radio Derby that Blackett-Taylor and I quote was  “ our number one target” during the January transfer window.

We spend time chasing and signing an out and out winger with a good reputation at this level and throughout the league when starting in a front three.  If ever he needed a bit of a confidence booster then starting against, on current form, the worst team in this league is a must. 

Mendez-Lang, Gayle, Blackett-Taylor up front, couple of full backs bombing on, advanced midfielders getting into the box, Adam’s in front of Nelson and Cashin and a sprinkling of attacking intent is all I ask for! 👍🐏

 

 

[Barney1991]

4 hours ago, Black ('n' White) Sheep said:

Assume he means Jack Thompson from the youth team? Extremely talented young 'keeper and will hopefully become a first team regular at some point... not sure this is the right kind of pressure to throw him into straight away though!

Wouldn’t worry about an academy player being thrown in to be honest. Not when you see who our manager is and the fact we had a cup competition that would have been the perfect opportunity to blood some academy players and they were over looked 

[Barney1991]

5 hours ago, Charliegeorge1962 said:

It really is a must win game plus we need to add some GD.

I would be happy with a 5v0 win!

COYR

I love the enthusiasm but it won’t be 5-0. at 1 nil we will revert to the 3 at the back and try and hold on against the nighty vale 

[Barney1991]

5 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

He won't get the ball here playing as an out and out winger.  He'll have to show just over the halfway line or move inside. to get it.

Scott Minto reckoned he was a championship level winger and we'd got a great deal.  He needs a couple of games to see if he's any good or if we've broke another one.

You not seen the normal gameplay of get it wide and cross it. He will get the ball on the wing no problem 

[SKRam]

On 28/02/2024 at 16:09, hintonsboots said:

P.G Wodehouse pre match presser.

As the stage is set for a clash of footballing titans, Port Vale, under the leadership of the illustrious Big Dave, embark on a journey to the hallowed grounds of Pride Park, where the once pristine pitch now bears the scars of battles past, its surface marred by the passage of time. Meanwhile, Derby County, perched precariously in the lofty heights of second place, find themselves under the watchful eye of Manager Warne, whose fervent devotion to wing-backs threatens to jeopardize their bid for automatic promotion. Amidst this tactical chess match, expect to witness a spectacle of long diagonal passes and set-piece specials as both sides vie for supremacy. With the stakes higher than ever, Warne must navigate his team through the treacherous terrain of the pitch without exhausting their reserves, striving to ignite the engine of victory and propel Derby County into fifth gear to secure a crucial triumph.

[jimtastic56]

22 minutes ago, Old Spalding Ram said:

Blackett-Taylor must start tomorrow for me.

Pearce said during his interview with Radio Derby that Blackett-Taylor and I quote was  “ our number one target” during the January transfer window.

We spend time chasing and signing an out and out winger with a good reputation at this level and throughout the league when starting in a front three.  If ever he needed a bit of a confidence booster then starting against, on current form, the worst team in this league is a must. 

Mendez-Lang, Gayle, Blackett-Taylor up front, couple of full backs bombing on, advanced midfielders getting into the box, Adam’s in front of Nelson and Cashin and a sprinkling of attacking intent is all I ask for! 👍🐏

 

 

If we had Gayle and B-T up front — Would you tell Wildsmith to hoof every free-kick around the half way line , high into the box like Tuesday night ? 

[Barney1991]

Derby fans at 14:00pm when the starting line up comes out with a back 4 

 

half time 1 nil up and we go 3 at the back with wingbacks to hold on 

Edited March 1 by Barney1991

[Steve Buckley’s Dog]

We need 5 at the back, a sweeper and 3 defensive midfielders for this one. Port Vale are a really good team and have athletes all over the park and good players at this level. 3 months ago they passed the ball through midfield so we’ll need to avoid that area at all costs. Make it into a battle and get it wide and whip it in for the big man up front. Keep this tight and hope to nick one late on then add another defender. It’s a tough game and they’ll have some fans there so we are probably the underdogs and must approach the game with caution. 
 COYR - #Believe