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I was thinking about this the other day. I too have been rather annoyed by the constant obsession within the media over "Frank Lampard's Derby". The love-in with him seems far from over. But I wondered whether Frank and the DC team would rather not have that highlighted on a regular basis and instead be allowed to just get on with their jobs a bit more quietly and out of the spotlight? It's never going to happen, though, as he's always been a media darling and will probably continue to be

I am pretty sure we talked about this before mate! Probs in the pub... Buendia, when I heard that stat, had made something like 86 tackles and the closest to him had made something like 58. Quite amazing really. What a special little player he is!

Except people actually liked Diana...

There seems to be a lot of stuff planned in the lead up to this game, such as a breakfast at Erpingham House with Russ and his team members on the morning of the game. They would have to do a lot of faffing about if he isn't allowed to play in it. Like cancelling all sorts of things, not least the actual game itself!

Yes he does. Nothing under 12 inches.

What gig you going to? As for time filling... I'm stuck at flipping work today but tomorrow I think I'll fill the time with... I dunno... booze! 😉

Completely agree. To suggest we'd have sacked Farke for losing 1-0 to Ipsh!t is total nonsense. Especially seeing as though the club stuck with him through a really tough season last time out.

So, a couple of things about this. We signed a three year sponsorship deal with Leo Vegas back in 2017/18 season. By that logic, we would still have a year to run with them... However, someone also mentioned that there was a 'get out' clause if we were to reach the heights of the Prem. Presumably so that we could look for a more lucrative deal. I don't know the actual answer but we may well have someone new plastered across the shirts next season.

I would have thought most, if not all, of those names are out of our price range. I simply can't see us signing any of them. A name that is missing, though, and who might not cost a fortune is Dan James of Swansea. Really impressed with what I've seen of him this season and a team can always use someone with pace to burn! Again, though, likely to be too much. Ritsu Doan was mentioned a while back and he looks a good fit. I think another name was Yusuf Yasiczi who also looked an interesting player.

Well, BR, I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread of you, seemingly, rambling to yourself! 😂😉

Godfrey was my MOTM yesterday. I thought he did brilliantly in the air against some big Stoke players. I remember seeing this run and we were all cheering for it at mine. It's quite incredible and credit to Farke for recognising the potential of turning him into a proper beast at CB!

Don't worry about that. These lot are going one way and that's further down the leagues! Lambert will likely get sacked after about two months... haha!

Well, yes, kind of what I was getting at with the second part of my post! I imagine that he looks pretty damn good against defenders at his age level who perhaps haven't quite bulked up enough yet, but put him in against some of the Championship's humungous defenders and I doubt he'd get much change out of them, despite seemingly looking as though he will develop into a VERY physical player. Ie. He's already pretty big for his age.

The guy looks absolutely nothing like Fletcher!! 😂

I agree that Idah looks a really exciting prospect but there must be a reason that he hasn't found himself on the bench for us yet. I would suggest that Farke and co know all about his potential but don't feel he's quite there yet and able to step up to the challenges of the Championship

Not strictly correct. Tettey actually used to have the best pass completion percentage out of all of our midfielders. Both last season and earlier this season too I believe. He doesn't go for the glory balls, mind. These will be short accurate passes, keeping things ticking over in midfield which is what his job is.

This would also suggest that people aren't that sure about Kenny, yet he put a lovely ball through for Pukki's equaliser. I don't think he's been brilliant in the past few games, but assists like that prove he has something to offer.

Probably been said (this thread is TL;DR) but it's not easy for Todd to step in, after not playing for some time, and then try and replicate the work Buendia has been doing in that position. Emi had been our best player over the 8 game winning streak and before that too probably! Was always going to be tough for Cantwell to make any kind of mark after those performances from Emi. But, like a number of people are saying, getting on his back won't help anyone. OTBC!

Always thought that Judge was a bloody pr1ck and an ar$e and this has fully confirmed it 🤪

Gave us one of the best memories in recent times, with the play off final win but can't really say there was much more than that. KC is right about transfers... He was terrible at picking players and paid well over the odds for them! Perhaps more the board's fault for handing out huge contracts, but Neil oversaw these signings and we're still paying for one or two of them now! He seemingly had no ability to develop players and he didn't trust in youth, instead preferring seasoned veterans who, for the most part, were useless for us. One thing I will say is that he gives the most dull interviews after a match and always looks completely pi$$ed off whether his team has won or not... Take from that what you will!

Did you actually read my post properly? I said I wouldn't get worried about him being out and neither should anyone else. Plus, Stevenage... Really? We changed pretty much the entire side for that game against lowly opposition. As it is, probably should have been mildly concerned about Emi being out as there were times last night that we were crying out for his creativity and, perhaps more importantly, his tackling and tracking back ability (which Todd doesn't do anywhere near as well). Oh yeah. And we didn't win.

I think we'll be alright, as I can see that it got through the swear filter...

I honestly can't believe people are moaning after a draw. A comeback from losing until the 85th minute to nearly go on and win?? I can't wait to see what the reactions are like when we get tonked by Man City, Liverpool etc. should we reach the promised land (which, I'm going to say, we most likely will). When was the last time we lost a game? It was so long ago I can barely remember... Oh yes... It was wee Alex getting one over on us. But we're SIX points clear at the top of the table when none of us really expected anything from this season. Those moaning should probably take a bit of a look at themselves. (I do want to get Vrancic or Leitner back in the side though...)

Not won a single game without Emi in the side... Interesting isn't it? No. Not really. I am not going to take that stat and start getting worried about it! Reading can be a good side on their day, as can any side in the Championship. All I hope is that the crowd tonight doesn't go completely flat if Reading score first, score two, or if we're playing poorly. The team needs our vocal support now more than ever! I'm looking forward to it and am certainly not underestimating Reading... as I don't underestimate any other team we play! OTBC!

Yeah, I believe the one you're thinking about happened in 2001