Derby County v Leeds United Match Thread

[1964white]

I'll let CJay have first crack

Thanks, I may see some of the game on my phone, whilst on the coach.

[CHAPELALLMAN]

You only have a watch a replay of our defending at Newcastle.

For their winning goal, a line of defenders not busting a gut to tackle or clear the ball, just ball-watching as Barnes with his back to our goal was allowed to spin & then shoot on sight.

That might be more down to players being jaded and fatigued due to the fixture congestion - not helped by bringing Rodon back too early.

The issue on our left is more of a deep seated long term problem. We had that issue in our last two seasons in the PL, despite having different wingers, fullbacks and midfielders on that left side...

[1964white]

That might be more down to players being jaded and fatigued due to the fixture congestion - not helped by bringing Rodon back too early.

The issue on our left is more of a deep seated long term problem. We had that issue in our last two seasons in the PL, despite having different wingers, fullbacks and midfielders on that left side...

Possibly, Rodon had already been subbed prior to the winning goal.

Hopefully, the left side of our defensive set-up will be addressed in the next two transfer windows, January or the summer.

[Irish Ian]

Well said sir. Too easy at times to look at a set of stats and come to a conclusion based on those stats but isn't actually accurate. Proper analysis is finding the relevant stats, or group of stats combined and getting an accurate conclusion.

Well... Only 31% of forumites agree with that, with 33% saying you are wrong.
36% are undecided at this point and have as yet expressed an opinion.

So in until there is conclusive evidence Herr Farke will have to pick the team himself.

[Volvo Jack]

Is it possible i have deleted someones post

I was replying to a post concerning United being beaten by Sutton, also regarding my Brother and I travelling from Leeds to Torquay and getting thrashed 4-0 Cup Tie.
600 mile round trip and approx 12 hours just to get get there.

First time the West Country had seen John Charles

[Finnatic]

You only have a watch a replay of our defending at Newcastle.

For their winning goal, a line of defenders not busting a gut to tackle or clear the ball, just ball-watching as Barnes with his back to our goal was allowed to spin & then shoot on sight.

Gudmundsson tried but Nmecha just stood there, had he jumped sideways he probably blocks it.

[Musicman1965]

As the league is are proirity this is a potential upset with a probable second string side being put out to protect key players for the Fulham match. Hopefully Gnonto will be fit to play a full 90 minutes and I would expect Piroe to be up front. Tricky game against John Eustace who is a good manager and will be up for this one especially at home. Derby to scrape a narrow win 1-0

[GreennWhite]

How well you know us Northern Irish folk SN, we can get on with anyone.

F**k off, no we don`t

[GreennWhite]

If we try to compete at both the FA Cup and the league we will end up getting screwed. The league has to be No1 priority. For the fans amonst us who thrive on nostalgia would a run in the FA cup be an ideal season ?
Do we want that at a cost of getting relagated ?

[Madron]

If we try to compete at both the FA Cup and the league we will end up getting screwed. The league has to be No1 priority. For the fans amonst us who thrive on nostalgia would a run in the FA cup be an ideal season ?
Do we want that at a cost of getting relagated ?

We can stay up AND get to Wembley.
We have 3 very winnable games before the 4th round, so , by then we could be 15 points above relegation place.
Lets just make sure we win today and take it from there.
Would be great getting to Wembley AND.stay up.

[PhoenixUnited]

We can stay up AND get to Wembley.
We have 3 very winnable games before the 4th round, so , by then we could be 15 points above relegation place.
Lets just make sure we win today and take it from there.
Would be great getting to Wembley AND.stay up.

Jeez! Where can I get a pint of what you're having?

Personally, I don't much care about the result today as long as we give a good showing. I am hoping that Joel Piroe gets an outing and he has a damn fine one. He deserves a chance to show that he is still here.

[The Subhuman]

[The Subhuman]

TBF, that looks a bit of a mess

Bornauw RB, Harrison LB, Amps/Bijol CB's

Gruev, Tanaka centre mid Gnonto, Okafor on the wing

Nmecha and Piroe up front

[Jammy 07]

Very interesting team.

Looks like Ampedu and Harrison in a back four.

[Jammy 07]

TBF, that looks a bit of a mess

Bornauw RB, Harrison LB, Amps/Bijol CB's

Gruev, Tanaka centre mid Gnonto, Okafor on the wing

Nmecha and Piroe up front

Hopefully a good attacking unit and not a mess

[Carrick Dave]

Amps?

Looks like a bit of a dog’s breakfast. Probably be brilliant.

[Victor_OTT_17]

Why does it say 3pm? It's midday (that's 7am in Canada)? I'm already up waiting for this. Should be an easy win even with a rotated team...

[CHAPELALLMAN]

Which of Amps and Bijol will be the left CB ?

[foxy]

Looks a bit kamikaze to me. Only 2 recognised defenders (plus ampadu). Certainly not a line up to park the bus

[Tom the Cat]

Line up today

Starting XI: Darlow (GK), Ampadu (C), Piroe, Nmecha, Bijol, Okafor, Harrison, Tanaka, Bornauw, Gnonto, Gruev.

Substitutes: Perri (GK), Struijk, Longstaff, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson, Stach, Justin, Byram, Chambers.