Bit of a strange one with Bowler starting , I don't think he's done anything to deserve that Bowen is just a class player , I'm enjoying watching him while he's here
What a division this is.....plenty of faded has been clubs backed by deluded fanbases who have laughably outdated ideas of their place in football's pecking order. Derby are one such club. Mad Mel has spaffed his wad on several dud managers now and they're still no better then us, despite all our internal problems,our internal civil war, our assets getting sold, our lack of direction, our absence of leadership and shrinking football club. Best win of the season by far for me, a similar win the other night at another has been club backed by spaffing owners, it felt like it did about 12 years ago at City. FFS, build on this City please.
Great win Surprising 4 goal swing from my prediction & nice to break bread (well fermented ingredients similar to bread) with Cheshire’s very own Knight of the realm at half time too Classy touch from Curtis Davies at the end too
It was good today, worth the trip. Good result & a good crack. Good to see some old faces. Passing the away coaches whilst sat in the passenger seat made me realise how immature I still am. Miserable bastards were still biting. Stephen from Bridlington, a caller on ‘umberside, who goes every week & always has empty seats around him but was happy that he had company today. I don’t believe these empty seats have anything to do with the Allams it’s because Stephen’s a boring ****. A good day.
Bon temps rouler ! Cocu must fall is the verdict of some Derby fans tonight. The 'We shouldn't be losing to teams like Hull' contagion has been revived it seems As I said, it's just like 12 years ago. Love this league.
Can’t knock much about today; really good game, brilliant result, 3 points and clean sheet. (Oh, and with the enlarged crowd, we even had well behaved kids around us!) We look soooo much better with Toral in the team, he really reads the game, sees the pass and supports the attack, he was my MOM, although the goal scorers usually get it. Good game from Elder also, if he stays fit looks like we have solved the left back position. My only critique; if anyone is going to the open training session Tues, please give them some advice on throw ins and how to take corners effectively. Oh, and the score board operator at half time needs sacking. Half time, big screen, Leicester 1-1. Think that was last week score. Give us news not history.
Non armchair manager question: How much is Jarrod Bowen worth? Young, scores goals in so-so team , will only get better , never gets injured, steady lad. £25 million?
Both goals came minutes after Bowen switched back wide, maybe a coincidence but I think he’s just more comfortable out there. Enjoyed the game tho , if Grosicki final ball was a bit more on point could have murdered them second half . Despite my reservations , I was actually annoyed there wasn’t any flags left near my seat and was chuffed to grab one on the way out for my little girl
Someone I'm sure will know this. Take a normal attendance, what's the gate revenue. As a result of the 'concession' today, what's the gate revenue. If todays is significantly more (well more) surely this is an exercise they should repeat.
Derby seemed to jack it in with about ten minutes to go, only the tall sub Whittaker seemed to be trying a leg. It definitely felt like a sacked in the morning scenario. Toral has changed our season. His constant running and vision to find space is a cut above everything else we have. Bowen and Grosicki must absolutely love playing with him - well, apart from when he whips the ball off Kamil’s toe-end as he shaped to shoot.
