Derby County v Leeds Utd Match Thread

[Jammy 07]

It's difficult to be critical of a player on here, there were a few shabby bits of play yesterday.

Our play was far from error-free, as we came down to Derby's level at times.

The rams are not much better than a League One outfit, I believe they created one chance to score in the two games against us. We created so many chances, but lacked composure, with shots that would have scored points in a rugby match.

Our subs & Aaronson won that game for us. Class that wasn't evident in the first-half apart from Gnonto who was very lively.

It was vital we didn't concede from a set piece and Jospeh played his part in that by getting right in the thick of it. For example when Millwall scored and we lost then Piroe and Rothwell were stood watching from the edge of our box. If you get chance to watch the game again then keep an eye out for Joseph when defending those set pieces last night.

[Orange Box]

At least the four changes gave players a chance to shine, as Farke had to juggle his resources and rest some of his squad.

I think for the first time in memory our strength in depth is paying rewards. To bring on the type of player we are able right now is why we are growing whilst our rivals are (hopefully) falling behind. I felt for the Derby defenders last night when we took off our front line and replaced them with equal or better (with perhaps one exception ). No other club in the championship can do that.

Being able to rotate, as you say, means a strong fresh squad. It’s just a shame there’s an international break coming up.

Patience was the key for me last night.

[weasel]

I think for the first time in memory our strength in depth is paying rewards. To bring on the type of player we are able right now is why we are growing whilst our rivals are (hopefully) falling behind. I felt for the Derby defenders last night when we took off our front line and replaced them with equal or better (with perhaps one exception ). No other club in the championship can do that.

Being able to rotate, as you say, means a strong fresh squad. It’s just a shame there’s an international break coming up.

Patience was the key for me last night.

Hopefully the international break won't be as disruptive as the one last season which saw our welsh players having to play gruelling games and then suffer from the penalty shoot out. This time round I am guessing the matches won't be as important.

[1964white]

It was vital we didn't concede from a set piece and Jospeh played his part in that by getting right in the thick of it. For example when Millwall scored and we lost then Piroe and Rothwell were stood watching from the edge of our box. If you get chance to watch the game again then keep an eye out for Joseph when defending those set pieces last night.

I remember the clearance Jammy, I applauded Mateo at the time he made the clearance.

Just about to watch the game shortly.

[The Subhuman]

I think for the first time in memory our strength in depth is paying rewards. To bring on the type of player we are able right now is why we are growing whilst our rivals are (hopefully) falling behind. I felt for the Derby defenders last night when we took off our front line and replaced them with equal or better (with perhaps one exception ). No other club in the championship can do that.

Being able to rotate, as you say, means a strong fresh squad. It’s just a shame there’s an international break coming up.

Patience was the key for me last night.

We're still not resting Rodon and that became an issue last season. The break is not likely to help either as he's likely to start two? games for Wales?

We had the four wingers last season, equal if not slightly better as a unit.. Cry better than Solomon, James, Gnonto are the same, then it's Anthony, who is a very good championship winger v Ramazani.

Our forwards are the same three.

[The Subhuman]

No Blackburn thread ....

[andrewjohnsmith]

And me Swannie, especially after all the hype Joseph received on here at the end of last season.

He started well in his first six games, but his form dropped quickly. Only one goal in 570 minutes of play since the 22nd October.

We've seen this with so many young players previously, who flatter to deceive.

My comment was just that he was decent - especially in the first half. He lacked composure in the couple of chances he had and isn't offering the final product we need. But his first half contributions were good.

I used the word "decent" because too many want to jump to extremes in the striker debate. If you listen to enough people, they're all terrible and need need flogging.

[andrewjohnsmith]

I thought is was strange when we were defending a one goal lead with six minutes to go and Bamfraud comes on !!

Well obviously Farke doesn't know what he's doing

[Barlow Boy]

No Blackburn thread ....

https://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopi ... 224c56d616

[1964white]

More errors made than usual in this match.

50 to the 70th minute was really scrappy.

Too many silly fouls committed.

Took us eight minutes to get our subs on, created our two best moves of the game once they were on the pitch.

[1964white]

Excellent/Very good/good pieces of play with the errors in brackets.

Our error count was much higher than usual.

23 (5) Ampadu
23 (6) Rodon
21 (6) Gnonto
17 (2) Byram
17 (4) Struijk
16 (7) Bogle
15 (4) Aaronson
14 (3) Tanaka
11 (11) Ramazani
10 (3) Soloman
08 (5) Joseph
05 (0) Meslier
05 (1) Piroe A
04 (1) James

[andrewjohnsmith]

More errors made than usual in this match.

50 to the 70th minute was really scrappy.

Too many silly fouls committed.

Took us eight minutes to get our subs on, created our two best moves of the game once they were on the pitch.

It was funny when Strujik took a quick throw while the subs were waiting. I saw him gesture an apology to whoever was giving him a hard time on the side line.

[1964white]

It was funny when Strujik took a quick throw while the subs were waiting. I saw him gesture an apology to whoever was giving him a hard time on the side line.

I do wonder about our vice-captain at times!

[andrewjohnsmith]

I do wonder about our vice-captain at times!

Young squad. Slim pickings. Meslier as a vice captain too.

More obvious senior players in Bamford, Guilavogui, and Darlow don't play but probably have a bigger role behind the scenes

[1964white]

Most decent....

Passes Ampadu (10)

Defensive headers Struijk (6)

Runs/Dribbles Gnonto (6)

Tackles Ampadu (4)

Turns Aaronson (3)

[1964white]

Look where Aaronson made his intelligent run from --- ten yards outside Derby's box.

And what a composed finish.

[CUSSIE01]

Look where Aaronson made his intelligent run from --- ten yards outside Derby's box.

And what a composed finish.

Can anyone get a video of the long passing sequence before the goal ??

[mentalcase]

Even their manager said " I hate to say it, but that was a fantastically worked goal"

[1964white]

Even their manager said " I hate to say it, but that was a fantastically worked goal"

As soon as Soloman received the ball, Aaronson made his clever run.

[1964white]

Ex-Leeds footballer & home/away season ticket holder, Brownie is back!

Talks so much sense!