Last night was probably the most complete performance I have seen from a Derby team since since the Jim Smith era ( and I equate it to the time we hammered Southampton 4 - 0 in the league)
I was sat with a couple of Baggies fans who simply couldn't believe what they were seeing. They were massively impressed with us, albeit begrudgingly.
We were excellent all over the park. Yes, for the Keogh haters, there was that one error that should have resulted in a goal, but let's balance that how he and Tomori shut out the most prolific Championship strike force.
It seems that our high pressing and energy puts the opposition on the back foot and unnerves teams who, like us, want to play out from the back.
What was encouraging was that we threatened from all over the park. No better exemplified by Malone's goal. It was just a shame he needed oxygen to try and celebrate it.
I like FL's approach to tweeking the team. Malone justified his place and was probably initially there to combat Rodriguez and Phillips.
Also, I initially though Johnson was unlucky to be dropped but you can see the benefit Huddlestone brings in that 'calming manner' he has. He also benefits from the energy and running of Mount and Wilson.
The dilemma for Saturday is probably if Bryson is fit. Does he replace Lawrence. My view is yes, as he brings security in midfield and we still have a wide ranging goal threat. I am not sure Waghorn suits that wide roll, however he did provide decent crosses.
Its a nice quandry to have
Finally, I really think we have got a diamond in Marriott. He reminds me of Bobby Davison.
Regardless of the result on Saturday a return of 6 points from these three fixtures is fine.
Rolling back the years...
posted on 25/10/18
Calm down lads we’re sounding like Forest.
I think last game of the season will be a nail biter with automatics, playoffs and relegation all possible for us come full time
I liked both Lamps and Rowett for different reasons. Not sure Frankie could do what he’s done with us with our squad of last year. Prefer Lampball to Lumpball though.
posted on 25/10/18
comment by VC10Ram (U18980)
posted 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
It's so nice to have a young team who can run at the opposition. This means Huddlestone doesn't look so slow as he has Wilson instead of Ledley in midfield.
I have been wrong on managers recently. I thought Rowett would do a really good job and I thought Frank would be out of his depth and not that interested in us. I think Frank is a real leader of men and I noticed how the whole squad seemed so happy for each other.
One of my first posts on this forum was about team spirit, Spart knocked me back, but I reckon it is one of the most important things in team sport. It's also important in other things as well.
I am confident we will go up. Not sure what will happen then.
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VC 10. It is very mature and wise of you to voice such thoughts. I had an open mind on Frank and could not see how Gary Rowatt could lead us anywhere new. He seemed stuck in a deep rut. But every interview I see by Frank impresses me with his common sense and inclusive statements and attitude. And the players must see that quality in him as well. I have liked the way he has refrained from condemning any player (ignoring Anya and George Thorne, who were almost never in contention) on the occasion of them being a bit down on their achievements. EG. Bennett, whom I was pleased to see was brought on last night. And until Malone got injured he was about to bring on Holmes and that will serve to keep him interested and involvedIS
I think THIS IS IT as far as our future is concerned and I am hoping Mount, Tomori and Wilson will so enjoy the winning of promotion and the adulation of the fans that they and Frank decide to stay on after promotion. But let's not get ahead of ourselves eh!
posted on 26/10/18
Leftarse Cheek scored a hat trick for Chelsea the other night which might persuade Chelsea that Mount is surplus to requirements. Fingers crossed. Just watched the extended highlights on the DCFC web site and seeing Tomori's reaction to their goal. There is a guy with a real passion to win.
posted on 26/10/18
Agreed Spart, said the same on the match thread, they really wanted that elusive clean sheet.
It could be the fear of being dropped now Davis is back.
posted on 26/10/18
comment by I'm not Spartacus, to be quite Frank (U4603)
posted 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Leftarse Cheek scored a hat trick for Chelsea the other night which might persuade Chelsea that Mount is surplus to requirements. Fingers crossed. Just watched the extended highlights on the DCFC web site and seeing Tomori's reaction to their goal. There is a guy with a real passion to win.
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Dear Sir
I must complain at your so-called humorous but casually offensive comment at the expense of someone's name.
This sort of attitude has no place in a modern and caring society and can cause immense, albeit oft unintended damage.
My own sister, Tess, is, for some reason mocked mercilessly. I would ask you to consider other's feelings and to desist from this cruelty.
Yours Faithfully.
William Tickle.
posted on 26/10/18
I think William Tickle was the trainer on the Diversity course I had to endure the other day.
posted on 26/10/18
comment by Iwaslevel (U4836)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
I think William Tickle was the trainer on the Diversity course I had to endure the other day.
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Were you the little one with the big Afro?
posted on 26/10/18
Tess ain’t so bad, now Phanny would for unfortunate.
Proper spelling banned
posted on 26/10/18
Nowt unfortunate about Phanny Tickle, (unless you happen to own a lot of shops).
posted on 26/10/18
Delighted for Malone to make the FL team of the week.
Keep up the good work, travesty if you don’t start tomorrow, ‘injury’ aside