-JW- Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 TOM Naylor is closing in on his first start for Derby County. John Brayford's thigh injury has dealt the Rams a blow at right-back, which in turn has affected the right side of midfield. Paul Green has dropped back to fill in for Brayford in three of the last four games, including the home defeat by Leicester City on Thursday. But manager Nigel Clough says Naylor is pushing for a start when the Rams return to Championship action against promotion hopefuls Birmingham City at St Andrew's on Saturday. "We are looking for solutions from within the squad and we thought very seriously about putting Tom in against Leicester City," said Clough. "If it is not Paul Green, then Tom is getting closer to making his full debut. "He is equally comfortable at centre-half or right-back and so there is a chance he will come in." Naylor joined the Rams on loan from Mansfield Town in November and his move was made permanent in January. His one appearance for the first team came as a substitute in the last few minutes of the FA Cup fourth round tie against Stoke City at Pride Park Stadium last month. The 20-year-old has made half a dozen appearances for the Reserves and the way he has settled in has impressed Clough and the coaching staff. "Tom's done well and so maybe it's time to put him in," said Clough. "We will not know how he copes until we put him out there. "People say he might make a mistake, or whatever, but Greenie was there against Leicester and got done for the goal, so we might not be losing too much if we do stick Tom out there. "It doesn't help when you have someone playing out of position, like Greenie was, and that's where Leicester's goal came from. He got much tighter to Lloyd Dyer in the second half and didn't let him run at him, which is maybe what he should have done in the first half." Naylor came through the youth set-up at Mansfield and made 23 league appearances for the Stags. He also had loan spells at Belper Town and Alfreton Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Good news, it's about time we saw him play. Green is wasted at Right back and it makes more sense having a natural defender in that position, regardless of his inexperience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hindge Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 [size=5]I concur[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Playing players in their correct positions is usually advisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Playing players in their correct positions is usually advisable. Well he is actually a centre half who can play right back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well he is actually a centre half who can play right back More suitable than Green then who is s Midfielder who can't play right back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 More suitable than Green then who is s Midfielder who can't play right back! Well we havent seen Naylor yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanovic Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 More suitable than Green then who is s Midfielder who can't play right back! Not sure that's fair. He was poor against Leicester but he's had some good games at right back this season. It's good to see Naylor is likely to be given a chance, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 If he plays at CB or LB , sounds like a 'defensive' kind of player,unlike JB who whilst doing a good job defensively,gets forward too, should be interesting to see how he plays, given NC allows him to play his 'natural game'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_miss_s Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I think it's worth giving Naylor a chance to prove his worth. Green has done well but he would be better used in midfield as we need an experienced head in that area of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48 hours Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Will give us some extra height at the back ... Good luck to him if he gets picked, bit old at 20, but he'll do '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...
AucklandRam Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 May aswell give him a run out, I was hoping he'd play on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cant do anyworse than Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Not sure that's fair. He was poor against Leicester but he's had some good games at right back this season. It's good to see Naylor is likely to be given a chance, though. Ok maybe a tad harsh just think he was outstanding playing midfield during our little purple patch, just wish Clough would play players in the best positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Never know unless you try him, could turn out to be better the brayford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Never know unless you try him, could turn out to be better the brayford! Or like Jason Beardsley. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Finally, has it really taken clough 3 years to realise when you have an actually right back you stick him in... Green is wasted at right back, would like him to play on the right like he did before Tom Carroll came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cant do anyworse than Green Is that Paul Kitson in your profile picture? Isn't he a w@nker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well he is actually a centre half who can play right back Then may I suggest "Clough Out!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is that Paul Kitson in your profile picture? Isn't he a w@nker? Dont actually know pal , i remember he signed my shirt after a game, same year as my profile pic, still got the shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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