David Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 CHRIS Maguire's eye-catching display as a substitute against Middlesbrough has played him into Nigel Clough's plans ahead of Derby County's clash with Portsmouth on Saturday. Clough said the summer signing from Aberdeen had not done enough in training and reserve-team games to force himself into the first team before now. But the Rams manager admits that Maguire's half an hour against Boro at the weekend was his best since he arrived at the club. "It was as good as we have seen from him, without a doubt," said Clough. "I thought he showed some good touches, he hardly gave the ball away and looked creative. Chris did well and he comes into our plans more on what he did at Boro but he has never really been out of our plans. "He has been in the 16 most games but we have played pretty well in the forward positions and the reason he hasn't been on the pitch more is because he has not done quite enough in training or the Reserves." Maguire was out of contract at Aberdeen in the summer and Derby had to agree a compensation package worth around £470,000 to land the 22-year-old Scottish international forward. He has yet to start for Derby in the League and had appeared for only 17 minutes in total as a substitute before he came on against Boro. His one start so far was in the Carling Cup defeat by Shrewsbury Town. With Steven Davies (fractured skull) and Nathan Tyson (groin) both ruled out, Davies until the New Year, Maguire and the likes of Tomasz Cywka and Callum Ball have an opportunity to stake a claim for a place. On Saturday, 15-year-old Mason Bennett was handed a history-making debut as Theo Robinson's partner up front. Clough says the other strikers, including Maguire, need to convince him that they are worth a start. "When you are new to a club, you have to impress on every single opportunity you get, whether in training, reserve games or behind-closed-doors' games," said Clough. "Sometimes it takes players a bit longer to settle, a bit longer to understand what is wanted. And that is why we have put people on ahead of Chris at times. "Tomasz Cywka has been with us 18 months, Conor Doyle as well. They are probably just a little bit ahead in terms of knowing what we need from them on the pitch. "But Chris has been here for only three months and, with Steven Davies out, his performance at Middlesbrough probably pushes him a little bit further up the pecking order." Derby have dismissed a report linking them with a loan move for West Bromwich Albion's 18-year-old midfielder George Thorne. http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/story-13665030-detail/story.html Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 A hat trick would be nice. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I hope he's less frustrating than he was in the summer. Classy player at times, but watching him spray a 30 yard Hollywood ball to feet after miscontrolling a throw-in or a 2 yard pass can be a bit infuriating. His shooting looks a mixture of stunners.... and shots that may endanger the cars outside. Looking forward to seeing how he plays in a compettitve game. He was alright v Shrewsbury. I know that doesn't sound like a great advert but he did alright while everyone else was poor around him. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maguire must be a lazy cnut if S Davies does more than him to get in the 1st team....... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Davies s obviously swall... No better not Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram2767 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Glad hes getting his chance at last, just such a typical Derby thing to do, impress, get your 1 game chance, and screw it up. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd personally like to see Mags and Mason upfront, although I suspect Robinson and Mags will be the starting 2. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd personally like to see Mags and Mason upfront, although I suspect Robinson and Mags will be the starting 2. Injuries have left Nigel with limited options haven't they. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> Maguire playing off Robinson........ what is there to play off? Flick ons? Knock downs? Hold up play? I agree i'd rather see Mason with Maguire. I'd rather see Ball with Maguire. But all the options are a bit less than we'd want. Whatever Nigel does it wont be ideal. We aren't in a position anymore to send out any sort of Strike partnership. 'Square pegs and round holes' is the saying? Wouldn't mind seeing a 4231. I know it had to be abandoned due to injuries, but it's getting hard to play 2 upfront!! They say Kilbane can play DM. If i was Nigel i'd be tempted to ask Hendrick to hold with Kilbane and let Maguire,Bryson,Ward and Robinson see what they can do between 'em. Bloody injuries. Us and Doncaster. Every bloody year! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmini Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maguire must be a lazy cnut if S Davies does more than him to get in the 1st team....... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> Well you must be happy that Steve Davies has a terrible injury and wont be playing for a while!! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Injuries have left Nigel with limited options haven't they. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> Maguire playing off Robinson........ what is there to play off? Flick ons? Knock downs? Hold up play? I agree i'd rather see Mason with Maguire. I'd rather see Ball with Maguire. But all the options are a bit less than we'd want. Whatever Nigel does it wont be ideal. We aren't in a position anymore to send out any sort of Strike partnership. 'Square pegs and round holes' is the saying? Wouldn't mind seeing a 4231. I know it had to be abandoned due to injuries, but it's getting hard to play 2 upfront!! They say Kilbane can play DM. If i was Nigel i'd be tempted to ask Hendrick to hold with Kilbane and let Maguire,Bryson,Ward and Robinson see what they can do between 'em. Bloody injuries. Us and Doncaster. Every bloody year! Maguire will drift behind the striker, much like commons did so the ideal person to have upfront would be the best finisher at the club, for me that is probably mason who is considered a intelligent striker who gets in the right areas, although Robinson can also do that. I really don't feel like the team we put out will make or break us, the team spirit and determination alone gives me hope that we will get a win, even with the ridiculous number of injuries. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maguire gave Nigel food for thought eh? This means only one thing: Did he say, HAM I in your thoughts gaffa? Bet he's BREAD looking forward to getting a start on Saturday. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maguire gave Nigel food for thought eh? This means only one thing: Did he say, HAM I in your thoughts gaffa? Bet he's BREAD looking forward to getting a start on Saturday. He wants a pizza the action on saturday Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nah he's trying to curry favor with the boss Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hindge Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nige would be a fruitcake not to pick Maguire on Saturday, Nige seems to of made up with Maguire there now as happy as pea’s in a pod. LOL look look look I can do puns as well LOL Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Dunno what you've bean messing about at? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd like us to sign and save a spot in the XI for whoever Mason bennetts forward partner is for Shirebrook academy. They must have a hell of an understanding the amount of goals they score. Play the two of em up front for Derby County! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotherhamRam Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Injuries have left Nigel with limited options haven't they. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> Maguire playing off Robinson........ what is there to play off? Flick ons? Knock downs? Hold up play? I agree i'd rather see Mason with Maguire. I'd rather see Ball with Maguire. But all the options are a bit less than we'd want. Whatever Nigel does it wont be ideal. We aren't in a position anymore to send out any sort of Strike partnership. 'Square pegs and round holes' is the saying? Wouldn't mind seeing a 4231. I know it had to be abandoned due to injuries, but it's getting hard to play 2 upfront!! They say Kilbane can play DM. If i was Nigel i'd be tempted to ask Hendrick to hold with Kilbane and let Maguire,Bryson,Ward and Robinson see what they can do between 'em. Bloody injuries. Us and Doncaster. Every bloody year! Sorry you can not drop Ben Davies he is the only one who can put a cross in and his dead ball is by far the best in the team. I would play Maguire up front with Bryson, Ben Davies and Ward if we went to that formation Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Pedant Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Davies s obviously swall... No better not Come on, spit it out man! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I really hope Maguire starts, he looked really lively v 'Boro Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 He needs to take his chance now, or this move could turn out to be a bad one for him come Jan. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/7814-maguire-shines-to-give-boss-food-for-thought/#findComment-216691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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