Derby County - Nottingham Forest

[Strawberry Avenger]

I feel weirdly optimistic about this one.

Derby struggle to create chances, and with an actual left-back in, Garner back to add quality in possession and hopefully one of JW or LMS fit, we'll be much more prepared for it.

Fingers crossed.

That being so.

Why do Forest always make 'team who are struggling' look like world beaters and lose to them?  Crisis or not, Derby have more points than Forest.  Bah.  Bah.  Bah.

I think the LB will give more balance.  (We'll see if that turns out to be the case though.  I always feel that when I post it should have a Terms and Conditions small print.  'If Forest turn up.  If a signing is actually good.  If the signing doesn't get injured.  If Derby don't score in extra time...  If the Gyspy Curse hasn't been exorcised/lifted by a good Nottingham Born Catholic Priest. etc.).  Worrall would give their spine back in defence.  Garner allows progressive and expansive play by winning it and switching it quickly.

We could do with another CM maestro with him (because we're not going top six without one...) and (still waiting for) a striker.

SA.

[Alf]

Well what a lovely morning to welcome in the start of our club revival.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, clear blue cloudless skies allow a gentle breeze to caress our faces as we breath in that delicious late summer air. Children are laughing, the chickens are clucking, and in the distance a lark calls out for it's mate "Eh duk, am bringing om t' worms fo sprogs"

I see nothing but healthy wonder and thrive on the horizon.

So poetic Alf. It brought a tear to my eye ................ with laughter  :D

:cry: :D :cool:

[Alf]

Morning Alf, take it you had a good night last?!

:D Just the usual Salv. Brone broth and an early night. But change is in the air  ;)

(Hopefully)

[Username]

Derby not printing match day programmes.

I thought it was an EFL requirement?

Not sure why not as the printing is usually done before payment is made, which means they can sell the programmes to make the money up. Unless they have lost their credit rating with the printers of course  :D

We’ve been given a copy of the Nottingham Post instead!!!

[Username]

Back is NOT playing

[Username]

There will be a surprise at centre back.

Lowe and Gabriel start

[Paplane]

There will be a surprise at centre back.

Lowe and Gabriel start

Ooohh. Wozza or Mbe Soh?

[Paplane]

There will be a surprise at centre back.

Lowe and Gabriel start

Ooohh. Wozza or Mbe Soh?

Or is McKenna injured now?

[Username]

It’s positive news

[SSM]

Surprised Gabriel stats. Back has out performed him.

Probably an 'age' thing.

[Paplane]

It’s positive news

Wozza then. Hope he can get through the game without damaging himself further.

[Paplane]

Surprised Gabriel stats.  Back has out performed him.

Probably an 'age' thing.

Age and experience. Massive game for a young lad with only a couple of senior appearances under his belt. His time will come, just bot today. The right decision imo.