Duffy could have sat on the bench at Everton.or sat on the bench elsewhere but still be an Everton player.
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Duffy could have sat on the bench at Everton.or sat on the bench elsewhere but still be an Everton player.
He's only been there for a week, don't be so Paul O'Shea.
He's been there double that time.
I'm not an accountant, Paul. Point is, give him a few weeks to break into a well-functioning defence before assessing his decision-making abilities.
Maybe not but you schooled stutts previously so don't be acting so modest.
When did I school Stutts? If I had, I'm sure I'd have incorporated it into every post I make.
Derby went top of the Championship last night with a late penalty from the Coldplay fella :o
Hendrick played his first 90 minutes (for Derby) since returning from injury
Leon Best came on as a substitute with 15 minutes remaining. My buddy over said he's the worst player he's seen at Pride Park in years, that even Conor Sammon was a bigger threat. Admittedly, this was in frustration after they drew 0-0 at home to Millwall and he did add that he probably just needs a goal to get his confidence up
Richard Keogh has now helped the Rams to six clean sheets on the trot, proving that he's not distracted by his X Factor heroics -
Richard Keogh - Twitter
O'Neill is having yet another look at Derby's Irish contingent, away at Brentford. Keogh, Hendrick and Cyrus Christie all start, while Alan Judge and Jon Douglas line out for the home team.
Hendrick had a bit of stage fright in front of the watching MON; he completed 68% of his passes.
Hopefully Judge impressed more and ended a few misconceptions.
http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/...ea-in-the-top/
He has made more tackles than anyone in the division and has been a mainstay in a holding midfield role.
Maybe it's just me, but I think you're over critical of higher ranking players, but seem to give players from lower ranked divisions (or sides) an easier time
He seems to have laid of Richard Keogh though, small mercies and all that.
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Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Does douglas not anchor their midfield? I thought judge played as the more forward of a midfield 3
You have a go even when I don't mention the guy! Damned if I do, damned if I don't!Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
And Tets, I wouldn't have Judge ahead of Whelan but I think he could easily be called up in an extended squad of 36 instead of Green. I'm a big fan of Hendrick. I'd put his form yesterday down to his recent return from injury.
And Liamoo, this season, Judge has been playing alongside Douglas in a more defensive role.
Wasn't having a go, you have laid off aul Richie. I'm proud of you Towkster.
Three nil to Derby at half time against Wolves, without needing to get out of second gear. Keogh did very well in helping the ball back into the danger area for Derby's third. Christie, Keogh and Hendrick all started. Their defence has been untroubled bar one chance that Wolves wasted when they should have equalised.
The irony of your second last post and this one is brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
I don't think you know what irony is
I don't get you Towk, which post?
Five for Derby now, made in Scotland this time, brilliant ball by Forsyth and finished by Russell.
Derby's attacking prowess will definitely see them to the top 6 I reckon. Forsyth, Russell and Martin all great players at this level but one was an unused sub, one wasn't in the squad and one was a sub in Scotland's game against Poland. Bryson seems to have begun the season slowly.
Great to see Hendrick in this form going into the upcoming Intl. game. It's a nice novelty to have a central midfield player who is capable of making runs like that, finishing as calmly as that and also capable of moments of ingenuity like his contorted assist against Germany.
I don't think Whelan should be anywhere near the first team, whatever about when he is fit - certainly not when he'll get 1/2 training sessions max.
Christie is winning his personal battle with Doherty sadly.
Wow... now that's a bold prediction. Favourites to win the division, currently top and six points clear of 7th place and you predict that they should finish in the top six. I'm sure you'll call me paranoid again but I presume you're focusing on their attacking prowess as a little dig at their defence, which hasn't been too shabby at all this season. Scotland could just as easily say that Keogh isn't getting on the Irish team and Hendrick is only making substitute appearances.Quote:
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Has my request for the irony explanation been denied? :)
Our own McAlinden just missed a free header for Wolves..
Hendrick playing some really nice passes and continuing to get forward. Nice to have an Irish midfielder with natural attacking instincts. Gibson's have been curbed, Whelan has precisely none. McCarthy's strengths lie elsewhere. Meyler is capable enough. Quinn is a terrier.
Two once in a lifetime finishes from Hendrick.
Answer the questionQuote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
'Mon, TOWK; you've been demanding respect of late. Maybe show a bit to DeLorean in return...
Not even respect, just basic courtesy and politeness, but go ahead and put your spin on it.
Sorry DeLorean. Maybe I was a little irritated by the fact that it's fashionable to criticise certain players (Ward, McShane, Sammon, Whelan) and I am self-aware enough to know that I do it, particularly with the latter, but it seems that whenever I criticise a certain player (warranted or not) I have to put up with banter and remarks about it on all kinds of threads, and be accused of harboring a grudge. Still - everything on its merits - it was a poor comment.
It was a poor comment but I just wish certain people would remain consistent. I mean I have been called a moron by DeLorean on a thread a couple of months ago so I'm sure he has thick enough skin to accept my apology when I accepted his then. :D
No need for an apology but thanks, I was just curious what post you were talking about. I'm none the wiser after that to be honest but we won't drag it out any further. Just so you know, I got warned for that 'moron' comment, and rightly so. It was out of order.
My comment was silly in fairness DeLorean and I'm not really annoyed about the "moron" part in particular. I think you're a Derby fan and you were probably in bits. Heat of the moment and no malice intended I'm sure - and anyways, don't we all say things in the heat of the moment?
My comment was silly and we'll leave it at that. Great result for Derby today. Hendrick with (2) goals, Keogh with a clean sheet. Good stuff and we continue.
I'm just a well wisher really. I go over fairly regular to a buddy so like to see them do well. The amount of Irish players they've had recently has added to it I suppose.
Middlesbrough and Bournemouth draw to keep them top.
Not sure what you're referring to there. I don't think anyone was looking for an apology. We just wanted you to explain what was ironic about DeLorean's posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Blog from our own Keith Andrews about Derby's performance at the weekend. He reckons Hendrick can play in a 4-4-2 and praises Keogh also.
Keith Andrews: Sky Sports Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOTX...BVTXdDMZnWsPvP
Dare I mention his positive impression of R Keogh? :)
Terrible afternoon for Derby, losing 2-0 away to Middlesbrough and down to ten men, Shotton sent off for professional foul on Bamford, who has scored both goals and been generally outstanding. All four Irish guys have been poor, Keogh and Shotton between them failed to deal with Bamford's movement for the first goal and have been generally sloppy. Hendrick very ineffective, had a reasonably good chance to equalise right on half time but his shot was tame. He picked up another one of those 'maximum value yellow cards', can't remember who used that wording during the Scotland game, Geysir or CD I think. He was taken off shortly after for Will Hughes and Derby conceded the penalty immediately. Christie has had a poor day also, losing possession countless times, granted under severe pressure. Leon Best came on at half time and hasn't really got a kick, or any service to be fair. Middlesbrough have been excellent, haven't given Derby an inch.
Hendrick drops to the bench for the televised League Cup semi against Chelsea. Disappointing, but Keogh captains the side with Best also on the bench.
Don't forget Christie.
that's probably Hendrick's career over now I reckon.
Of course, Christie, I always forget the new signings until they've had a while to bed in. Yep, Hendrick's finished.
Euphoria in the TOWK household as Richard Keogh's mistake lets in Hazard for the opening goal.
It was terrible. I hope he drops down the pecking order a bit for us.
As Jackie C would say…..I won’t give out to you for putting it in row Z. Poor mistake no getting away from it.
Cyrus Christie and Richard Keogh start in the derby with Nottingham Forest, with Hendrick on the bench. Stephen McLaughlin on the bench for Forest.