ram2767 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Wow thats awful! Okay so thats quite a bad record, seriously, that many?! Well, records are there to be changed, in this case, and I think we're capable of doing just that. I mean they've only won once in their last 7 league games and that was against Doncaster, and I think that records more important atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 From the next 6, I'd be happy be with 7 points, half-anticipating that we'll be found out by the more established sides in the division. But I think with all things considered and the way the team's playing at the moment, we probably are better placed to play the likes of Middlesbrough, Leicester and Reading while confidence is high than on the back of a losing skid. There's still going to be doubters, myself included, but what do we have to fear? The defence is must tighter. 4 clean sheets in 8 league games with just 6 conceded. Only one team in the division, Middlesbrough, have a better defensive record than that. The team spirit seems to have improved and there seems to be a lot more character and resilience about the side. We are harder to beat and can finally grind out results so I don't think it's out of the question that we could pick up 10+ points from the next 6. After all, if someone said at 2.55pm on August 6, you'll win 6 out of the first 8 league games, I doubt many would have plumped for Coventry and Burnley to be the two defeats. So I think and hope the team may surprise yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 From the next 6, I'd be happy be with 7 points, half-anticipating that we'll be found out by the more established sides in the division. But I think with all things considered and the way the team's playing at the moment, we probably are better placed to play the likes of Middlesbrough, Leicester and Reading while confidence is high than on the back of a losing skid. There's still going to be doubters, myself included, but what do we have to fear? The defence is must tighter. 4 clean sheets in 8 league games with just 6 conceded. Only one team in the division, Middlesbrough, have a better defensive record than that. The team spirit seems to have improved and there seems to be a lot more character and resilience about the side. We are harder to beat and can finally grind out results so I don't think it's out of the question that we could pick up 10+ points from the next 6. After all, if someone said at 2.55pm on August 6, you'll win 6 out of the first 8 league games, I doubt many would have plumped for Coventry and Burnley to be the two defeats. So I think and hope the team may surprise yet again. So your happy with 2 wins, a draw and 3 defeats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 So your happy with 2 wins, a draw and 3 defeats? Yes, I would be happy with that. It's a fair return from a tough run of games. To put it into some context, we only picked up 4 points in the corresponding fixtures last year, so it's in line with the improvement of the side. But like I clarified before, it wouldn't surprise me if we did even better based on current form. We shall see. Out of interest, how many points out of 18 would you be happy be from the next 6, ram2767? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Yes, I would be happy with that. It's a fair return from a tough run of games. To put it into some context, we only picked up 4 points in the corresponding fixtures last year, so it's in line with the improvement of the side. But like I clarified before, it wouldn't surprise me if we did even better based on current form. We shall see. Out of interest, how many points out of 18 would you be happy be from the next 6, ram2767? 18, haha. No, I would be happy with 12. Any less than that I would see as a decline. Thing is though mate, atm were on a high. I'm on a high. We have the ability to win them all, and I think this is the season that we put a real challenge on for the title and winning them all would be a real representation of that. Now I'm not saying we should be challenging for the title because were doing well, but more the fact that Nige has had 2 years to build his squad and a title challenge should be expected after that long. Specially with all the promises the board made about being back in the Prem. What I'm trying to say is, less than 18 points, were just another team fighting for promotion. 18 points, were real contenders for the title. I know its alot to ask, but ask yourself, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think you can probably forget any thoughts of the title right now. Unrealistic to come from last seasons' finish to winning the league. Besides, performances have been OK but I think the results have been flattering on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think those teams' managers will be more worried about playing us than Nige will be of them. Looking at it as one game at a time, we have nowt to worry about. We'll probably win 3 out the 5, which 3, I have no idea 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':huh:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We've never won at that Kung Pow Chicken place have we? The last time we beat Leicester away was at their old ground? Can't believe our record v Reading!! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We've never won at that Kung Pow Chicken place have we? I blame Craig Fagan for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Can't remember beating Fester at their place since Casy Keller kneed a weak shot into Ciccio's path. Must have been about 1998. And i still have flashbacks to Wembley 94. Seriously - we should not be fearing any of those games. Soton and Boro are basically in similar states to ourselves in terms of no stand-out players but great team spirit so far. The rest can be taken and they should be more nervous about us coming to town than t'other way round. I'm thinking bullish - 4 wins and a couple of draws, with the wins being by the odd goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Can't remember beating Fester at their place since Casy Keller kneed a weak shot into Ciccio's path. Must have been about 1998. And i still have flashbacks to Wembley 94. Seriously - we should not be fearing any of those games. Soton and Boro are basically in similar states to ourselves in terms of no stand-out players but great team spirit so far. The rest can be taken and they should be more nervous about us coming to town than t'other way round. I'm thinking bullish - 4 wins and a couple of draws, with the wins being by the odd goal. If we can beat florest away, why not leicester? Your totally right though, couldn't say it better myself. This is the season that Derby is taken seriously, the season Nigel Clough builds a reputation for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshaw_Ram Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 If we can beat florest away, why not leicester? Because Forest are dogshit, whereas Leicester do have some very decent players. Having said that, I am feeling quietly and unusually confident. Cardiff v Leicester is kicking off in a bit so I'm looking forward to seeing how they're coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Because Forest are dogshit, whereas Leicester do have some very decent players. Having said that, I am feeling quietly and unusually confident. Cardiff v Leicester is kicking off in a bit so I'm looking forward to seeing how they're coming on. Haha, true, they are dogshit. But still we had 10 men. And we'ce beaten Blackpool and others away. I'm also feeling confident, and will be checking out that match now you mention it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Because Forest are dogshit, whereas Leicester do have some very decent players. Having said that, I am feeling quietly and unusually confident. Cardiff v Leicester is kicking off in a bit so I'm looking forward to seeing how they're coming on. You got a stream? I've got one if you haven't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshaw_Ram Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 You got a stream? I've got one if you haven't? I've got Sky Sports free this weekend so watching it on TV for once! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've got Sky Sports free this weekend so watching it on TV for once! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Oh, didn't know it was on Sky Sports, ah well, its a crap game anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Take each game as it comes and go for maximum points.. nothing more, nothing less! Barnsley can come here on Tuesday night, we can play out our skin and come away with nothing and equally we can go to leicester play with one finger up our arse and come away with 3 points, lets face it in this division its who turns up on the day. We can match and beat anyone in this league, just have faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Take each game as it comes and go for maximum points.. nothing more, nothing less! Barnsley can come here on Tuesday night, we can play out our skin and come away with nothing and equally we can go to leicester play with one finger up our arse and come away with 3 points, lets face it in this division its who turns up on the day. We can match and beat anyone in this league, just have faith! Korrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Can't remember beating Fester at their place since Casy Keller kneed a weak shot into Ciccio's path. Must have been about 1998. And i still have flashbacks to Wembley 94. Seriously - we should not be fearing any of those games. Soton and Boro are basically in similar states to ourselves in terms of no stand-out players but great team spirit so far. The rest can be taken and they should be more nervous about us coming to town than t'other way round. I'm thinking bullish - 4 wins and a couple of draws, with the wins being by the odd goal. We beat them 3-0 in the 2001/02 season at Filbert Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We beat them 3-0 in the 2001/02 season at Filbert Street. And we'll do the same again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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