Popular Post Jerseybean Posted January 3 Popular Post Posted January 3 Derby County up next, 3 pm on Saturday. The second consecutive game in which we’ve faced an ex Rooney team. What’s on, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/whats-on-derby/ They were promoted back to the Championship as runners-up with their highest ever points tally last season. In fact 2024 was seen as a very good one for the Rams according to Ed Dawes BBC Radio Derby commentator: 2024 will go down as one of the best in Derby County's history. 40 years since they were last a third-tier side after a some turbulent financial times, the Rams raised their heads from obscurity and stepped back in the Championship. Having won all their Christmas matches they started 2024 with a late defeat by Peterborough at Pride Park. That signalled the end of a run that saw them win eight out of nine games. It was a run that propelled them into the top four. Overall then won 14 of 19 games and by mid-February they were second behind season long leaders Portsmouth. Adams' arrival in the January transfer window was an epic signing for Derby. He is now up there with Leon Osman's loan spell in January 2004 which inspired George Burley's (Hoggy’s father in law) Rams to Championship survival. Midfielder Adams was the missing piece of a team that was desperate to achieve promotion after disappointment the previous campaign. Two defeats in late February sparked nervousness amongst the fan base at Barnsley and at home to Charlton. The character from Paul Warne's side was evident, after every setback there would be a reaction. Experienced free agent Dwight Gayle joined on loan for the rest of the campaign and scored three goals in three wins, he had the sharpness a successful Premier League striker has but his body let him down and he missed a number of games through injury. The run-in saw eight wins from 12 with a defeat by Northampton and the battle of the top two ended 2-2 at Portsmouth. The Rams sealed promotion back to the Championship with a 2-0 win over Carlisle at Pride Park on a glorious day in April. Derby have grown into this Championship season slowly. They've been competitive in all of their matches and at the turn of this year have shown a step up in ability and understanding. Warne has stuck to his principals and is always first to admit his mistakes. Owner David Clowes had stated there is backing for his January transfer window activity, which makes an exciting second half to the campaign and perhaps some investment come the summer. We lost 3-0 at their place on the last day of August, our second half performance was very poor, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/highlights/highlights-derby-county-3-0-bristol-city/ and https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/08/match-report-derby-county-vs-bristol-city-august-2024 Head-to-head record, we’ve won 23, lost 39 and drawn 18. On New Years Day they lost 4-2 away at Sheffield Wednesday and are currently 17th on 27 points. Unusually Sports Mole and The 72 both fancy us, https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bristol-city/preview/preview-bristol-city-vs-derby-prediction-team-news-lineups_561948.html and https://the72.co.uk/2025/01/03/bristol-city-derby-county-prediction-the72/ Our preview, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/preview-derby-h/ Their current manager is Paul Warne, here he is on why he left Rotherham for Derby, https://youtu.be/Cc5OYJ1L_kw?si=64rjf5jbx78Mfy68 They will be without defenders Eiran Cashin Ryan Nyambe who are both injured. While we won’t have Pring available (hamstring) along with other recent absentees SA, KN and MS. The Derby County story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c320gd/episodes/player The origin of their nickname "The Rams" can be traced back to the 1880s. The club was originally known as "The Butcher's FC" due to its association with the Derbyshire Regiment, which had a ram's head as its badge Eventually, the club adopted the ram as a symbol of strength and resilience, characteristics that were highly valued in football. On deadline day they signed Liverpool defender Nat Phillips and Ipswich Town forward Marcus Harness on season-long loans. Celeb fans Singer Niall Horan.Despite being Irish, Horan has supported the Rams all of his life and is a season-ticket holder. He began supporting the club thanks to his father. Horan found fame on X Factor, forming the band One Direction and finishing third in the 2010 edition of the show. One Direction split in 2015 and Horan is now a solo artist. Actor Jack O'Connell was born in nearby Alvaston, so it's no surprise that's he a Derby supporter. Perhaps a slightly unexpected one, Hollywood actor George Clooney is a Derby County supporter. This is because Jack O'Connell introduced him to the club while the pair were working on the 2016 film Money Monster. Actor Robert Lindsay is a Derby County supporter. This should come as no surprise as he's from nearby Ilkeston. Blur guitarist Graham Coxon was said to have become a Derby County supporter when he moved from his birthplace of Germany to Spondon in Derby, near Pride Park. Played for both Lee Johnson, Nicky Hunt, Stern John, Chris Martin, Jamie Paterson, Andreas Weimann, Frank Fielding, Martin Kuhl, Max Bird and Jason Knight. Derby quiz Pyclets are very popular in Derby and Derbyshire and there’s even a parlour dedicated to them. But what do you do with them? Wear them Eat them Grow them Answer: https://wherefivevalleysmeet.blogspot.com/2017/11/pyclets-pikelets-childhood-memory.html Fill in the missing word. Derby is the ? capital of the UK Racing Ghost Magic Answer: https://www.visitderby.co.uk/ideas-and-inspiration/articles/haunted-derby If someone calls you mardy, what exactly do they mean? Sulky Happy Chilled Answer: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mardy Derby means lots of different things, besides being just the name of a city. Which of these does Derby NOT mean? A rivalry A television A hat Answer: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/derby Which of these facts is correct about William Slack? He came from Derby and invented the hotdog He was the last man to be hanged in Derby He lived n Derby for several years and was a famous actor in Hollywood Answer: http://www.britishexecutions.co.uk/execution-content.php?key=185&termRef=William Edward Slack If you were driving your car out of Derby on "Brian Clough Way", which city would you be heading towards? Leicester Nottingham Birmingham Sheffield Answer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A52_road Their MDT, https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/43677-bristol-city-v-derby-county-saturday-4th-jan-3pm/ Officials Referee is Will Finnie from Bedfordshire, he is an emerging talent in the EFL, known for his composed and authoritative presence on the pitch. Since becoming a Football League referee in 2017, Finnie has officiated over 100 EFL matches across the Championship, League One, and League Two. He made his Championship debut in April 2024, officiating Millwall’s 3-1 victory over Cardiff City. He will be supported by Bhupinder Singh Gill and Blake Anttrbus. Fourth official is Carl Brook. Let’s get our home form at the start of the year off to a winning start. 10 1 18 1 3 Quote
wendyredredrobin Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Great match thread as usual JerseyBean. Anyone know how many will be travelling down from Derby tomorrow? Not as many as Plymouth brought, that's for sure. Quote
Red Army 75 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Would love to give these a spanking, just for my shit away day up there 2 1 2 Quote
Davefevs Posted January 3 Posted January 3 A belated HNY @Jerseybean, thanks for doing these…they’re great (Tony the Tiger voiceover). 2 1 Quote
1960maaan Posted January 3 Posted January 3 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: A belated HNY @Jerseybean, thanks for doing these…they’re grrreat! (Tony the Tiger voiceover). Fixed it for you 2 Quote
DaveInSA Posted January 3 Posted January 3 3 points tomorrow. Anything less is unacceptable and underachieving. 3 Quote
Topper 123 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 I think after away fans experienced that shit 3-0 performance at derby the lads need to apply themselves with a little more vigorous approach and spank these tossers as we owe them one ,if Jason knight produces another mom performance like he did against Pompey we should destroy these peasants Quote
Bazooka Joe Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Just imagine. One day, we will have our very own "Brian Tinnion Cul-de-Sac" ! 17 1 Quote
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 3 Posted January 3 We will win if we keep the pass and move going, are more clinical in the box and properly shut down the game at 85 mins if ahead. Sounds easy, right? Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) Let's not take Derby lightly, they're one of those lower midtable sides with some decent individuals who can be awkward. Warne is a good manager too. They beat West Brom, drew 0-0 at Burnley and lost narrowly at Home v Leeds..albeit first and last were at Home. However if we are to have some realistic Top 6 ambitions or even strongly pushing we should be aiming for all 3 Points here. Thought there was an air of overconfidence in August in the build-up to that, among fans very much so. Edited January 3 by Mr Popodopolous Quote
Admin Phantom Posted January 3 Admin Posted January 3 Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game 2 1 3 Quote
bcfc01 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Phantom said: Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game Game might be postponed due to the weather anyway.... 3 Quote
Clevedon Red Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Open End Numb Legs said: We will win if we keep the pass and move going, are more clinical in the box and properly shut down the game at 85 mins if ahead. Sounds easy, right? We’ve just got to hold, or give, but do it at the right time. 1 Quote
Bizyer Posted January 3 Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Phantom said: Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game Me too Quote
broodje Posted January 3 Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Phantom said: Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game The gooch is a very disorienting time of year. 1 Quote
Kid in the Riot Posted January 3 Posted January 3 My second ever City game was City 0 - Derby 0 on 5 March 1994 in Division One in front of 8,723 fans. Shit midtable game, shit crowd, shit atmosphere, shit football...some things never change. 6 Quote
mozo Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: My second ever City game was City 0 - Derby 0 on 5 March 1994 in Division One in front of 8,723 fans. Shit midtable game, shit crowd, shit atmosphere, shit football...some things never change. So you're upbeat ahead of this one? Quote
RedRock Posted January 3 Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Phantom said: Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game When you retire, forgetting the day is not just for Xmas. Thank God for the football season, Saturdays and Tuesday/Wednesday matchdays usually give me a good start point to figure out the day of the week. 6 1 1 2 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 3 Posted January 3 It's a Must Win really but an underwhelming draw wouldn't surprise me..we've been here too many times. 1 Quote
slartibartfast Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, RedRock said: When you retire, forgetting the day is not just for Xmas. Thank God for the football season, Saturdays and Tuesday/Wednesday matchdays usually give me a good start point to figure out the day of the week. Except ,this week ! 1 Quote
gornagain Posted January 3 Posted January 3 8 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Pyclets are very popular in Derby Don't know but you can eat pikelets which was the name for crumpets in our part of Bedminster!! 1 Quote
Cider man Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) I've watched a good bit off Derby this year actually they aren't a spectacular team too watch but what they do they do good which is too be stuffy and hard too beat and catch teams on the break last week they took a pumping so fingers crossed we score early and get another and hope it's enough Edited January 3 by Cider man 1 Quote
Red Shadow Posted January 3 Posted January 3 1 hour ago, gornagain said: Don't know but you can eat pikelets which was the name for crumpets in our part of Bedminster!! Pikelets in our house in St George too when I was a kid (1960s). Mind you, the old man was from Bedminster. 1 Quote
City oz Posted January 3 Posted January 3 3 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: My second ever City game was City 0 - Derby 0 on 5 March 1994 in Division One in front of 8,723 fans. Shit midtable game, shit crowd, shit atmosphere, shit football...some things never change. 1994 division 1 ? not sue about that one. Derby was in the 1st division the same seasons as us and we always struggled against them. 79/78 our last time in the topflight we went down 2-0. I remember it being a night match and watched it from the Enclosure with my dad. Quote
pillred Posted January 3 Posted January 3 8 hours ago, Bazooka Joe said: Just imagine. One day, we will have our very own "Brian Tinnion Cul-de-Sac" ! Yes, going nowhere :laugh:. Quote
pillred Posted January 3 Posted January 3 8 hours ago, Phantom said: Am I the only one still struggling to work out what day it is post Christmas etc Am more likely to log on to my work laptop tomorrow than wake up and remember to go to the game Just wait until you retire if you think this time of year is confusing. 2 Quote
pillred Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) 15 minutes ago, City oz said: 1994 division 1 ? not sue about that one. Derby was in the 1st division the same seasons as us and we always struggled against them. 79/78 our last time in the topflight we went down 2-0. I remember it being a night match and watched it from the Enclosure with my dad. Bristol City v Derby County, 05 March 1994 - 11v11 match report He means League 1, not the top division. Edited January 3 by pillred Quote
City oz Posted January 3 Posted January 3 2 minutes ago, pillred said: Bristol City v Derby County, 05 March 1994 - 11v11 match report Thanks Pill Red. Yes, but it was not what we call the Prem now. It maybe that the Championship as now was Division 1 at that time. As we have not been in the topflight since 1980. I think that's the confusion 1 Quote
Jerseybean Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 Their preview, https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2025/01/match-preview-bristol-city-a Warne pre-match, https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2025/01/pre-match-interview-well-have-to-to-perform-at-our-highest-level-and-give-a-big-push-to-end-the-festive-period-with-a-win-warne 1 Quote
pillred Posted January 4 Posted January 4 31 minutes ago, City oz said: Thanks Pill Red. Yes, but it was not what we call the Prem now. It maybe that the Championship as now was Division 1 at that time. As we have not been in the topflight since 1980. I think that's the confusion Just to confuse things even more, City Oz, the championship used to be known as the second division when I started supporting City. I just wish they had left things as they were, bl**dy Premier League, :laugh:. 4 Quote
Bar BS3 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 8 hours ago, Cider man said: I've watched a good bit off Derby this year actually they aren't a spectacular team too watch but what they do they do good which is too be stuffy and hard too beat and catch teams on the break last week they took a pumping so fingers crossed we score early and get another and hope it's enough Are you sure it's Derby that you've been watching.? They have lost 12 games this season - 1 game less than Plymouth. Quote
exAtyeoMax Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Getting the NX040 ten o'clock. There might be mulled wine Might have to settle for a Baileys hot chocolate Quote
Oh Louie louie Posted January 4 Posted January 4 I remeber when we played them off the park under tc, and I think this was Gary Marshall's debut? He played a blinder too Quote
old_eastender Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Another game when it should be 3 pts, but hard to fill confident given the number of times we have given a good result away with idiot or poor defending post 85 mins, Plymouth being just the latest example. Expect starting 11 to be same as for Plymouth. Quote
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 4 Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Another game when it should be 3 pts, but hard to fill confident given the number of times we have given a good result away with idiot or poor defending post 85 mins, Plymouth being just the latest example. Expect starting 11 to be same as for Plymouth. You can argue that McNally shouldn’t have committed the foul that led to the Plymouth equaliser, but the free kick was top class and the Plymouth attacker got a very lucky touch which led to the goal. There was no ‘idiot defending’. 3 Quote
old_eastender Posted January 4 Posted January 4 12 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: You can argue that McNally shouldn’t have committed the foul that led to the Plymouth equaliser, but the free kick was top class and the Plymouth attacker got a very lucky touch which led to the goal. There was no ‘idiot defending’. I did say Poor or Idiot defending. Against Plymouth it was poor - McNally (who was otherwise vg) should not have given the FK away and Dickie should have defended it much better. Fact is we have lost 9 points so for this season from conceding after 85 mins or later. Hence why I won't be confident of winning the game if we are only 1 up as we reach the later stages. Quote
Kid in the Riot Posted January 4 Posted January 4 10 hours ago, City oz said: 1994 division 1 ? not sue about that one. Derby was in the 1st division the same seasons as us and we always struggled against them. 79/78 our last time in the topflight we went down 2-0. I remember it being a night match and watched it from the Enclosure with my dad. 10 hours ago, pillred said: Bristol City v Derby County, 05 March 1994 - 11v11 match report He means League 1, not the top division. No, I mean Division One, because that is what it was called in 1994. 1 Quote
MrRedRobin Posted January 4 Posted January 4 I would imagine the only changes today will be at wing back. Roberts in for Pring which is obviously enforced and McCrorrie in for Tanner Quote
JAWS Posted January 4 Posted January 4 47 minutes ago, old_eastender said: I did say Poor or Idiot defending. Against Plymouth it was poor - McNally (who was otherwise vg) should not have given the FK away and Dickie should have defended it much better. Fact is we have lost 9 points so for this season from conceding after 85 mins or later. Hence why I won't be confident of winning the game if we are only 1 up as we reach the later stages. Think it was a bit harsh to criticise the Plymouth goal as much as people have. McNally's challenge wasn't that bad. I actually thought he took the ball. Another ref might have let it go. Admittedly he could have just shepparded the player but it was a fair way from goal & near the touchline. The resulting cross was very good & it got an unfortunate bounce off the Dickie challenge. Just one of those things. And in my view not one of the silly errors we have been witness too this season which has mainly been faffing about at the back. 5 Quote
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 4 Posted January 4 40 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Go easy out there Looks like that Aussie woman in the last Olympics. 4 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 4 Posted January 4 2 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: Are you sure it's Derby that you've been watching.? They have lost 12 games this season - 1 game less than Plymouth. They beat West Brom and drew with Burnley just lately. Granted a very different side at Home vs Away but 3 Points today is vital to keep the Play-off hopes alive really. The air of overconfidence in late August ahead of the trip there confused me and the result was a shocker, so was the 2nd Half display. Quote
pillred Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: No, I mean Division One, because that is what it was called in 1994. No, it wasn't, the Premier League replaced Division 1 in 1992, it was Divisions 1 to 4 up until then, they then renamed Division 2 the Championship, Division 3 League 1, and Division 4 League 2 I know it is very confusing which is why I said I just wish they had left it as it was. Edited January 4 by pillred Quote
Boston Red Posted January 4 Posted January 4 According to the win one/draw one/lose one/never escape 11th BCFC theory, Derby should be feeling confident. Quote
italian dave Posted January 4 Posted January 4 1 hour ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: You can argue that McNally shouldn’t have committed the foul that led to the Plymouth equaliser, but the free kick was top class and the Plymouth attacker got a very lucky touch which led to the goal. There was no ‘idiot defending’. I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again! If we studied and learnt anything from that goal then I’d far rather that it was about how to put a free kick into the box than about conceding late goals. Our set pieces in that situation are just so poor in comparison. That’s what we should be learning. If we want to study conceding late goals, stick to the home game with Sheff U!! 1 Quote
Davefevs Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Big opportunity for Haydon Roberts today (assume he will play LWB). I don’t think Bird and Knight will get split-up today, but interesting to see how they deal with the power and athleticism of Ebou Adams, he’s sure to try to get into their faces. Derby likely to try and play on their physicality (and pace in some areas), Warne with good experience of making life difficult for us in the last. Jackson peeling onto McNally, Yates onto Vyner…Wilson against Roberts. We must watch their throw-ins. They score against us up there with one of their “set-plays”….anfled throw into edge of box, lay-off to runner. I’ve seen them try it several times since that game. They are a threat from set-pieces with Nelson, and two big’uns in Phillips and Bradley. I sense a really tough game today. They are the sort of opponent we don’t like. 4 Quote
Davefevs Posted January 4 Posted January 4 7 minutes ago, italian dave said: I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again! If we studied and learnt anything from that goal then I’d far rather that it was about how to put a free kick into the box than about conceding late goals. Our set pieces in that situation are just so poor in comparison. That’s what we should be learning. If we want to study conceding late goals, stick to the home game with Sheff U!! The thing is, Adam Randell had put in an identical one earlier that half that went right across that “corridor”. Everytime I watch him, I’m impressed. He’s Jamo mk2 for me. 2 Quote
Bar BS3 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 22 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: They beat West Brom and drew with Burnley just lately. Granted a very different side at Home vs Away but 3 Points today is vital to keep the Play-off hopes alive really. The air of overconfidence in late August ahead of the trip there confused me and the result was a shocker, so was the 2nd Half display. The Post I quoted described Derby as being hard to beat. My point was that seems to be the complete opposite of the story of their season so far. They have won a decent number of games (mainly at home) but their number of defests is very high & not atall online with what the other poster had described - seemingly from first hand experience. 1 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: The Post I quoted described Derby as being hard to beat. My point was that seems to be the complete opposite of the story of their season so far. They have won a decent number of games (mainly at home) but their number of defests is very high & not atall online with what the other poster had described - seemingly from first hand experience. They strike me as quite likely to stay in games, Plymouth on the Road they ain't...at Home they are difficult to beat it seems. Anyone hoping for a rout is likely to be disappointed, they aren't too good at turning the tide when conceding first however. Edited January 4 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote
Davefevs Posted January 4 Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: The Post I quoted described Derby as being hard to beat. My point was that seems to be the complete opposite of the story of their season so far. They have won a decent number of games (mainly at home) but their number of defests is very high & not atall online with what the other poster had described - seemingly from first hand experience. Yep, they’ve lost 48% of their matches. Only Luton and the bottom 3 have lost more. City have only lost 28%. City’s issue has been winning games. As above I think Derby are a physical side and harder to play against….they are a team getting more out of their individual parts imho. 1 1 Quote
Bar BS3 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Talk of Derby & old news now I know, but I only saw Windass' goal against them for the first time last night. What a finish that was! Way better than Beckams version imo. I don't think we have anyone that could/would have executed that strike. I wonder if their keeper may be inclined to be sat a little bit deeper today, giving us a little more room in behind their back line, which we have taken advantage of in the last couple of games..? Quote
italian dave Posted January 4 Posted January 4 37 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The thing is, Adam Randell had put in an identical one earlier that half that went right across that “corridor”. Everytime I watch him, I’m impressed. He’s Jamo mk2 for me. That’s true, Dave; I’d forgotten that. I think why the second one particularly struck me at the time was that it followed us putting in a couple of very poor ones. More so even than the fact they scored! I was with a couple of friends and we’d had a grumble about how poor ours were - and I said to one ‘that’s how to do it’ even before the goal went in! You describe it just right though: “across”. Ours just go up and down! Quote
Offside Posted January 4 Posted January 4 15 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: My second ever City game was City 0 - Derby 0 on 5 March 1994 in Division One in front of 8,723 fans. Shit midtable game, shit crowd, shit atmosphere, shit football...some things never change. I remember that game. It was absolutely terrible. I’d popped back from uni to watch it. Not sure why, but I decided to sit in the corner of the EE by the Dolman instead of right behind the goal. I’ve got a feeling today’s game is going to be close. Won’t be surprised if it’s a draw. 2 Quote
HengroveReds Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) Confident today, feel a big win coming. 3-0. Play off push far from over, I can guarantee Norwich / Coventry below us are still confident of pushing for play offs so we shouldn’t write our team off. Team: Max, RMC, Vyner, Dickie, McNally, Robert’s, Knight, Bird, Twine, Anis, Wells Edited January 4 by HengroveReds 1 Quote
Ashton Fete Posted January 4 Posted January 4 1 minute ago, HengroveReds said: Confident today, feel a big win coming. 3-0. Play off push far from over, I can guarantee Norwich / Coventry below us are still confident of pushing for play offs so we shouldn’t write our team off. Team: Max, RMC, Vyner, Dickie, McNally, Robert’s, Knight, Bird, Twine, Anis, Wells Echo this fully. Think the game will tight in places but we’ll take our chances and win comfortably in the end Quote
italian dave Posted January 4 Posted January 4 45 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Big opportunity for Haydon Roberts today (assume he will play LWB). I don’t think Bird and Knight will get split-up today, but interesting to see how they deal with the power and athleticism of Ebou Adams, he’s sure to try to get into their faces. Derby likely to try and play on their physicality (and pace in some areas), Warne with good experience of making life difficult for us in the last. Jackson peeling onto McNally, Yates onto Vyner…Wilson against Roberts. We must watch their throw-ins. They score against us up there with one of their “set-plays”….anfled throw into edge of box, lay-off to runner. I’ve seen them try it several times since that game. They are a threat from set-pieces with Nelson, and two big’uns in Phillips and Bradley. I sense a really tough game today. They are the sort of opponent we don’t like. Agree Dave, but the hope has to come from the first 40 minutes up there. We just need to turn that good approach play into chances and a goal or two. How often have we said that?! 1 Quote
Shanghai_red Posted January 4 Posted January 4 The footballing gods have determined that a playoff place will forever be just out of reach for us, so 1-1. We’ll go ahead early, then concede an equalizer on around 65 minutes after Anis misses a couple of sitters. Quote
Silvio Dante Posted January 4 Posted January 4 50 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The thing is, Adam Randell had put in an identical one earlier that half that went right across that “corridor”. Everytime I watch him, I’m impressed. He’s Jamo mk2 for me. Watching on Wednesday I thought Randell was their best player - the James comparison is bang on. He was in the right areas, picked up the ball and I’d call him “unfussy” in a good way! Quote
RUSSEL85 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Looks like that Aussie woman in the last Olympics. He’s better 1 Quote
HOZDA Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Anticipating another tough game today. They are a physical side and will likely play on the counter. Interesting to watch Wilson for them at WB, if they match our back 3, seems to be playing well. We never got to see his potential with us. I quite like their keeper too (Petr Cech-esque with his head guard). First season with them and appears a fan favourite. As mentioned, they have a lot of height at the back, so will be a threat from set pieces. Not a lot of pace though. Hopefully we can do a Pompey reverse fixture this to a 3-0 win! But I'm expecting a closer game. 2-1 city. Coyr 3 Quote
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Derby are one of those sides who can go Back 3 or 4. Vs West Brom. In theory it could be Wilson v Roberts but it could also be Wilson and Jackson. Conversely their left side when they went to a Back 4 looks weaker, less dynamic definitely. Quote
Offside Posted January 4 Posted January 4 26 minutes ago, HOZDA said: Anticipating another tough game today. They are a physical side and will likely play on the counter. Interesting to watch Wilson for them at WB, if they match our back 3, seems to be playing well. We never got to see his potential with us. I quite like their keeper too (Petr Cech-esque with his head guard). First season with them and appears a fan favourite. As mentioned, they have a lot of height at the back, so will be a threat from set pieces. Not a lot of pace though. Hopefully we can do a Pompey reverse fixture this to a 3-0 win! But I'm expecting a closer game. 2-1 city. Coyr I’d completely forgotten about Wilson. There were high hopes for him when he signed for us but he never seemed fit. Agree that it’ll be interesting to see what he’s like today. Hopefully he’ll have a ‘mare. 1 Quote
BCFC31 Posted January 4 Posted January 4 13 hours ago, Cider man said: I've watched a good bit off Derby this year actually they aren't a spectacular team too watch but what they do they do good which is too be stuffy and hard too beat and catch teams on the break last week they took a pumping so fingers crossed we score early and get another and hope it's enough Cashin there best defender is out injured which is a plus for us. Quote
Oh Louie louie Posted January 4 Posted January 4 A back line of Wilson Phillips. If we get a lead lets hope we can hold on! 3 Quote
downendcity Posted January 4 Posted January 4 59 minutes ago, Ashton Fete said: Echo this fully. Think the game will be tight in places but we’ll take our chances and win comfortably in the end A bit like my clothes after a week of Christmas food! 2 Quote
GreedyHarry Posted January 4 Posted January 4 2 hours ago, pillred said: No, it wasn't, the Premier League replaced Division 1 in 1992, it was Divisions 1 to 4 up until then, they then renamed Division 2 the Championship, Division 3 League 1, and Division 4 League 2 I know it is very confusing which is why I said I just wish they had left it as it was. Memory is a bit hazy but I think our current league was Division 1 for a while with Divisions 2 & 3 below. I think the championship started a bit after the premier league. 1 Quote
redkev Posted January 4 Posted January 4 3 hours ago, old_eastender said: Another game when it should be 3 pts, but hard to fill confident given the number of times we have given a good result away with idiot or poor defending post 85 mins, Plymouth being just the latest example. Expect starting 11 to be same as for Plymouth. Then all change on 60 mins and hanging on from the 85th Quote
winsaw Posted January 4 Posted January 4 On the train coming up from Weston by the time it usually gets to nailsea it's full and standing on a match day but today there is no one one it, got me wondering if we going to have a small crowd today Quote
Kid in the Riot Posted January 4 Posted January 4 2 hours ago, pillred said: No, it wasn't, the Premier League replaced Division 1 in 1992, it was Divisions 1 to 4 up until then, they then renamed Division 2 the Championship, Division 3 League 1, and Division 4 League 2 I know it is very confusing which is why I said I just wish they had left it as it was. Honestly mate, you are completely wrong. It was called Division One. 1 Quote
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