citywest30 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 So just seen this and not one of them thinks we'll get into the play offs. They may well be right and we'll know by this time next week I reckon but surely this would fire the players up before going out. 'EFL pundits predict The Run In' http://www.skysports.com/share/11684870 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyrubble Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Incredible that nobody fancies us as it's in our hands would definitely be putting all over the changing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, citywest30 said: So just seen this and not one of them thinks we'll get into the play offs. They may well be right and we'll know by this time next week I reckon but surely this would fire the players up before going out. 'EFL pundits predict The Run In' http://www.skysports.com/share/11684870 Hi ho , hi ho , under the radar we go. The Ninja Robins . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 5live were going through play off contenders on the weekend and didn’t even mention us. Worth remembering that most pundits are rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Fact is, if you put “Frank Lampards” in front of our name and not Derby’s, we’d be seen as making the top six. Although the football league coverage on Sky is good, there is still an erring to the big clubs/names when it comes to making decisions - large number going for Sunderland and Pompey for example. In short - sod ‘em. One thing we are is better as underdogs and the more statements like these come out, the more I’m sure it’ll galvanise the team. Its when we’re expected to win there’s a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Fact is, if you put “Frank Lampards” in front of our name and not Derby’s, we’d be seen as making the top six. Although the football league coverage on Sky is good, there is still an erring to the big clubs/names when it comes to making decisions - large number going for Sunderland and Pompey for example. In short - sod ‘em. One thing we are is better as underdogs and the more statements like these come out, the more I’m sure it’ll galvanise the team. Its when we’re expected to win there’s a problem! Spot on, that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Well to be honest I probably wouldn’t pick us either, and I don’t mean any disrespect by that. We have haven’t been flirting with auto spots or playoffs all season. We have been there or there about but fluctuate more than the others on the whole. The others are ‘names’ too. Pundits always like a name. Ex Prem teams, ex Prem players or experienced Managers are always more newsworthy than us who don’t even have a local derby. Our team and Manager have never been higher than we are now. We don’t have any big name players, we aren’t talked about as we aren’t attractive as far as Sky TV are concerned, doesn’t mean we can’t play in the Premier League though. Yes we made the playoffs once but compared to the ‘names’ we are smallfry, and might fly in under the radar yet. We have had great cup runs over the past two years but that’s forgotten by all except us now. It would actually be quite funny to see if anyone back-pedals, but as we would be playing one of the much talked up ‘names’ I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, RedM said: Well to be honest I probably wouldn’t pick us either, and I don’t mean any disrespect by that. We have haven’t been flirting with auto spots or playoffs all season. We have been there or there about but fluctuate more than the others on the whole. The others are ‘names’ too. Pundits always like a name. Ex Prem teams, ex Prem players or experienced Managers are always more newsworthy than us who don’t even have a local derby. Our team and Manager have never been higher than we are now. We don’t have any big name players, we aren’t talked about as we aren’t attractive as far as Sky TV are concerned, doesn’t mean we can’t play in the Premier League though. Yes we made the playoffs once but compared to the ‘names’ we are smallfry, and might fly in under the radar yet. We have had great cup runs over the past two years but that’s forgotten by all except us now. It would actually be quite funny to see if anyone back-pedals, but as we would be playing one of the much talked up ‘names’ I doubt it. I tend to agree but surely letting the players know this is the view would give them a point to prove. Big two games and this could well be one of those marginal gains that helps us a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, citywest30 said: I tend to agree but surely letting the players know this is the view would give them a point to prove. Big two games and this could well be one of those marginal gains that helps us a little bit. Absolutely. I don’t see any harm at all, as you say just the opposite. There are loads of motivational quotes around the place and at the training ground, this is used strongly in all sports. i was just saying if we are honest we wouldn’t expect to be tipped, and I think the players, LJ would know that too. As I said, it doesn’t mean we can’t. It’s in our hands and games like tonight we tend to not be complacent (players and fans). Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 We have Derby to come at Ashton Gate: a huge 6 pointer. All the pundits seem to have missed that fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: We have Derby to come at Ashton Gate: a huge 6 pointer. All the pundits seem to have missed that fact Unfortunately.............we're at home ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Unfortunately.............we're at home ! B******* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Unfortunately.............we're at home ! I understand what youre saying, but by that stage of the season, it's more to do with calmer heads than form. The media and their own fans will be putting the pressure on Derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I say **** em all,shove two fingers up to the “names”,COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, NOTBLUE said: I say **** em all,shove two fingers up to the “names”,COYR well yes. The highly objective comment about Tranmere from Scott Minto gives the game away. They used to kick a ball about (the only difference is that they did it for a living and I paid to play). No one would suggest that makes any of 'em (particularly Minto and Andrews) are a better pundit than me or the dog next door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: well yes. The highly objective comment about Tranmere from Scott Minto gives the game away. They used to kick a ball about (the only difference is that they did it for a living and I paid to play). No one would suggest that makes any of 'em (particularly Minto and Andrews) are a better pundit than me or the dog next door What does the dog reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Can’t see a huge problem here tbh. The pundits just fancy FLD to pip us it at the post from what I can see - which is imminently possible but like wise we can obviously pip them as well. Talksports round up of the Championship last night was very complimentary of us saying they thought we’d stay top 6 and mentioning that we are a a really tough game for everyone we have left including Villa at the weekend. Sky are always going to go for Lampard as he has so many connections with them, having worked there and having pals that still do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: Fact is, if you put “Frank Lampards” in front of our name and not Derby’s, we’d be seen as making the top six. Although the football league coverage on Sky is good, there is still an erring to the big clubs/names when it comes to making decisions - large number going for Sunderland and Pompey for example. In short - sod ‘em. One thing we are is better as underdogs and the more statements like these come out, the more I’m sure it’ll galvanise the team. Its when we’re expected to win there’s a problem! LJ has an appointment booked with his solicitor to get his name changed by deed poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 48 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Unfortunately.............we're at home ! What if LJ puts us in the away dressing room and we wear purple and lime ? Surely three points in the bag . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 We've finally gone back under the radar again. Thank **** for that. Hopefully the pundits are wrong with their Championship play-off AND League One relegation predictions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 45 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: I understand what youre saying, but by that stage of the season, it's more to do with calmer heads than form. The media and their own fans will be putting the pressure on Derby Deep down in the Derby mind there is the grain of doubt that they will bottle it again. You know you’re going to Derby . You will never go up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 9, 2019 Admin Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, citywest30 said: I tend to agree but surely letting the players know this is the view would give them a point to prove. Would it really though? Surely if that is the only way we can motivate our squad to get into the play offs, we have big problems ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfccity Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Derby have a very tough last two games mind, this will go down to the wire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, citywest30 said: So just seen this and not one of them thinks we'll get into the play offs. They may well be right and we'll know by this time next week I reckon but surely this would fire the players up before going out. 'EFL pundits predict The Run In' http://www.skysports.com/share/11684870 Aren't they probably right??.. A few 'old hands' I know have been watching city for between 45/60 years a piece all feel that we will just fall short- no,not pessimistic just the knowledge of watching city for a lifetime..and each one hopes to be wrong.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 It's not exactly groundbreaking is it? If they had put forward their predictions in December i would be more impressed, but with only around 10 per cent of the season left, it's like shooting fish in a barrel. Even then they can't get it right [Derby hitting form?], they just conceded 3 goals at Brentford? Anyway everyone and their uncle.............knows that it's 'Frank Lampards Derby'!! Luton n' Sunderland to go up, Wow! I did NOT see that comin'. Pundits? Blah!.........more like overpaid mates of the Producer. Still good idea to post it on the dressing room wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Liam Rosenior did a piece today on the Champ playoffs. and he thinks we'll make it. He does have a connection to us mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 If they don't fancy us should they make out they do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: We have Derby to come at Ashton Gate: a huge 6 pointer. All the pundits seem to have missed that fact I am convinced that match will decide something. One of the people I go with over the years has for various reasons managed to miss ‘the’ match of the season (although she missed Man City not ManUlast year). She has missed the Hartlepool ( Dolman shaking) and loads of important games. She might only miss one or two games a season but she don’t half pick ‘em. Yes, she is missing Derby. Hopefully for her sake we will have a clear picture by then, if not it’s going to be a cracking match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, maxjak said: It's not exactly groundbreaking is it? If they had put forward their predictions in December i would be more impressed, but with only around 10 per cent of the season left, it's like shooting fish in a barrel. Even then they can't get it right [Derby hitting form?], they just conceded 3 goals at Brentford? Anyway everyone and their uncle.............knows that it's 'Frank Lampards Derby'!! Luton n' Sunderland to go up, Wow! I did NOT see that comin'. Pundits? Blah!.........more like overpaid mates of the Producer. Still good idea to post it on the dressing room wall. Brentford at home quite a formidable side whereas Derby's away record is not all that- so that is a decent result for them and a draw did not surprise me, but I;d say that and their 6-1 v Rotherham slowly rebuilding form as opposed to hitting it. Brentford actually have 4th best home record in this division so... As for the general piece- same people who put Lampard and Rowett as more shrewd, or perhaps got more excited about it than Bielsa at Leeds, so far as divisions go- some football journos are particularly insular and name driven so no great surprise. Lampard has done well, but Rowett flopping somewhat no great surprise to me. Would be quite happy to tick along under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, RedM said: I am convinced that match will decide something. One of the people I go with over the years has for various reasons managed to miss ‘the’ match of the season (although she missed Man City not ManUlast year). She has missed the Hartlepool ( Dolman shaking) and loads of important games. She might only miss one or two games a season but she don’t half pick ‘em. Yes, she is missing Derby. Hopefully for her sake we will have a clear picture by then, if not it’s going to be a cracking match! I've had it circled in the diary for months. It's been sat there threatening to make it break it. Likewise Hull on the last day of the season. Wouldn't it be typical that we need a win there to get 6th and it's Hull who yet again foil our plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I've had it circled in the diary for months. It's been sat there threatening to make it break it. Likewise Hull on the last day of the season. Wouldn't it be typical that we need a win there to get 6th and it's Hull who yet again foil our plans. I did see they were the last game when the fixtures came out last June and wondered what situation we would be in. Well it’s a different battle that what has been usual for us, no mid table obscurity for us for a few seasons now during the main part of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I've had it circled in the diary for months. It's been sat there threatening to make it break it. Likewise Hull on the last day of the season. Wouldn't it be typical that we need a win there to get 6th and it's Hull who yet again foil our plans. Or from a much more optimistic perspective- we go there and they still have an outside playoff place... Last minute winner for us- ending theirs and sealing 6th for us. Could it happen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 the article lost me at Keith Andrews. Absolute nause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: What if LJ puts us in the away dressing room and we wear purple and lime ? Surely three points in the bag . Just wondering, is there a rule that states we cant wear purple and lime for remaining home games? There won't be a clash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, petehinton said: the article lost me at Keith Andrews. Absolute nause. Is he the one that looks like a jockey in an ill fitting hairpiece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Or from a much more optimistic perspective- we go there and they still have an outside playoff place... Last minute winner for us- ending theirs and sealing 6th for us. Could it happen?? Whether we get 6th or not I am fairly confident that we will go into that Hull game needing something. Just can't quite see us building a 4 point gap to 7th between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: Is he the one that looks like a jockey in an ill fitting hairpiece? Haha, fantastic. Yes. Yes he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted April 9, 2019 Admin Share Posted April 9, 2019 So many on here quick to jump on pundits' backs. Not one of them said we'd be relegated ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: I've had it circled in the diary for months. It's been sat there threatening to make it break it. Likewise Hull on the last day of the season. Wouldn't it be typical that we need a win there to get 6th and it's Hull who yet again foil our plans. Good spot.............I hadn't noticed that, a 1-0 defeat would be horribly serendipitous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: Is he the one that looks like a jockey in an ill fitting hairpiece? Just happened to notice that during the last World Cup RTE, the Irish broadcaster received 2,000 complaints about Keith Andrews hair!! .......Ha! A man from Tipperary accused Andrews hair of making him set fire to his cat. Serious repercussions................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, maxjak said: Good spot.............I hadn't noticed that, a 1-0 defeat would be horribly serendipitous! Sorry for giving you something else to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Busterrimes said: Just wondering, is there a rule that states we cant wear purple and lime for remaining home games? There won't be a clash 38.1 During the Close Season, each Club shall notify The League, in writing, details of its ‘home’ and ‘away’ colours (shirts, shorts and stockings) and if applicable any third ‘alternative’ set of colours. The League shall inform all other Clubs, Referees and Assistant Referees of such details. The Home colours so registered by each Club shall be worn for all Home Matches during the next following Season and no changes either in the colours or combination of colours shall be permitted during the course of the Season. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, each Club is authorised on one occasion per Season to play a Home match in an ‘away’ or ‘alternative’ strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the shite reasons spouted, Derby back on form? A home win against Rotherham and an away draw against 14th, yeah right. Better form than us over 1 game? Nope. 1 point v 1 point Better form than us over 2 games? Nope. 4 points v 4 points Better form than us over 3 games? Nope. 7 points v 5 points Better from than us over 4 games? Nope. 8 points v 6 points Better form than us over 5 games? Ah quaking in my boots, 8 points v 9 points. They can continue that rich vein of 5 game form and we'll still be ahead of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the shite reasons spouted, Derby back on form? A home win against Rotherham and an away draw against 14th, yeah right. Better form than us over 1 game? Nope. 1 point v 1 point Better form than us over 2 games? Nope. 4 points v 4 points Better form than us over 3 games? Nope. 7 points v 5 points Better from than us over 4 games? Nope. 8 points v 6 points Better form than us over 5 games? Ah quaking in my boots, 8 points v 9 points. They can continue that rich vein of 5 game form and we'll still be ahead of them It's steady improvement. Brentford have the 4th best home record in the division- a point there for most is a decent one gained. 6-1 always bolsters confidence too- but we are demonstrably in better form than them. Bit like us in reverse Brentford- you just look at the League table though, assume "Ah, Derby and maybe a factor managed by Frank Lampard v 14th- away win" Actually though, 4th best home record v 11th best away record...that kind of overall record shows a decent chance of a draw or a tough away game. Still they will write us off- let them, will make it all the sweeter if/when we defy their 'expertise'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: Fact is, if you put “Frank Lampards” in front of our name and not Derby’s, we’d be seen as making the top six. I’m all for remaining unfancied. But exposure is good for the club. I expect LJ would be pretty miffed about it though..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I’m all for remaining unfancied. But exposure is good for the club. I expect LJ would be pretty miffed about it though..! Probably the same idiots who would have pegged Rowett at Stoke down as a greater chance of success than Bielsa at Leeds in the summer. Hype...names. Was right about Rowett and though Lampard doing a solid job, the media will always gravitate towards the names or perhaps those known in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, maxjak said: Just happened to notice that during the last World Cup RTE, the Irish broadcaster received 2,000 complaints about Keith Andrews hair!! .......Ha! A man from Tipperary accused Andrews hair of making him set fire to his cat. Serious repercussions................. When he turns his head to face the anchor, I always expect his hair to stay in the same place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: 38.1 During the Close Season, each Club shall notify The League, in writing, details of its ‘home’ and ‘away’ colours (shirts, shorts and stockings) and if applicable any third ‘alternative’ set of colours. The League shall inform all other Clubs, Referees and Assistant Referees of such details. The Home colours so registered by each Club shall be worn for all Home Matches during the next following Season and no changes either in the colours or combination of colours shall be permitted during the course of the Season. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, each Club is authorised on one occasion per Season to play a Home match in an ‘away’ or ‘alternative’ strip. Thanks for that. Well that is Derby sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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