The Great Mass Debater 1,078 Posted December 29, 2018 Forest's first goal was at the death of the first half, meaning we went in 1-0 down. Today Derby have scored on 45+2 and 90+2 Concentration and 'game management' the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivvo 257 Posted December 29, 2018 Well Leeds lost and wba drew could have been a lot worse, missed opportunity though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,492 Posted December 29, 2018 An important game today in the context of our season. Fine margins. Perhaps we are not the real deal ....great at one end of the pitch only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,325 Posted December 29, 2018 seven goals conceded in the last two home games. Defending has cost us four points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted December 29, 2018 Just now, Adycakes said: Our defending has been absolutely criminal. You just can’t let teams back in like we do, terrible. Very hard to say if they would have got back in the game under normal circumstances - genuinely think we’d have won that after Pukki’s goal, with the team and crowd in the ascendancy. Maybe it’s an excuse, but the timing of the floodlight failure gave Derby time to take stock whilst breaking our momentum- frustrating, but hey, Leeds lost and West Brom managed only a point, so chin up folks 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted December 29, 2018 Admittedly in hindsight, but was there a case for bringing Hanley on at 3-2? Probably time to bring him back to see if he can tighten the defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,492 Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rivvo said: Well Leeds lost and wba drew could have been a lot worse, missed opportunity though. Well that sounds a positive thing to say Rivvo. Thanks. If we ever needed to have a nightmare game, then have it when Leeds lose at home and West Brom scrape a draw. Edited December 29, 2018 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted December 29, 2018 Jay Rodriguez sent off for WBA too so banned for their game vs us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,197 Posted December 29, 2018 Sadly you won't find a worse defence in the top 6. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted December 29, 2018 We haven’t had our first choice backline playing the last 2 games. And in case no one noticed, there was an act of god today that may just have had a small part to play... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: We haven’t had our first choice backline playing the last 2 games. And in case no one noticed, there was an act of god today that may just have had a small part to play... Same for both teams so we can’t use that as a excuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted December 29, 2018 Run had to come to and end and at least other results went our way. see people are already quick to start moaning on this and other posts but fact is it’s been a brilliant season so far. lets all stay right behind the team. We’re still in with a great chance of promotion. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 29, 2018 I blame the prat that got the floodlights working again... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, rock bus said: Run had to come to and end and at least other results went our way. see people are already quick to start moaning on this and other posts but fact is it’s been a brilliant season so far. lets all stay right behind the team. We’re still in with a great chance of promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 29, 2018 No ones moaning ffs. This is a forum and we’re discussing a defeat that we twice lead, once comfortably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,197 Posted December 29, 2018 Er we were winning against the run of play it has to be said. At corners we are shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Pirata 249 Posted December 29, 2018 Ah so frustrated with this. It’s been coming though, we’ve had more than our fair share of luck recently, and defending as we have been this was always going to happen. Injuries have certainly not helped, we’ve been stretched to the limit and the squad has done wonders to keep the run going. There’s not much between the top 8 in this league, and he recent gap to 3rd has probably got us all a little carried away. 6th place this season will still be a huge achievement, as gutted as we all feel right now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted December 29, 2018 How did rhodes miss at the end?....a draw would have been scant reward but we shouldnt have lost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 29, 2018 Admittedly in hindsight, but was there a case for bringing Hanley on at 3-2? Probably time to bring him back to see if he can tighten the defence. As long as it doesn't alter how the midfield play, I would say that is a good call. Godfrey will stay at LB for the time being as it sounded like he had a decent game. But it sounded like Zimmermann had one to forget, especially after being booked after 5 minutes, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted December 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, JF said: Same for both teams so we can’t use that as a excuse You miss my point. Who do you think would have had their tails up had play not been halted? The home side who’d just scored, with the crowd behind us and the wind in our sails? That was a HUGE let off for Derby at that point - not us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,197 Posted December 29, 2018 If you blame the floodlights then I think you are missing. We cannot defend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Canary1 91 Posted December 29, 2018 Disappointing ultimately, but maybe they'll look at the defending now particulary at home. We are just simply conceeding way to many goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 29, 2018 Sky have missed their 4th in the highlights but their third goal was a bit of a joke. Trybull had every opportunity to take his man out but preferred to run alongside him. Sometimes, you just have to be a little bit wiser and if it includes a bit of filth then so be it. It is part of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Starting to think that you are invincible will usually end in tears. Undoubtably the gung-ho attitude that has got us where we are has caused today's defeat. As said above, Farke could have shut up shop and brought on Hanley when we came back on the pitch at 3-2. However, you can't have it both ways. When you have an attacking style of play that reaps rewards week after week it is very difficult to change that mind set and start defending with 8 mins + stoppage time remaining, particulary as we are not too clever at it. We have gone to the well once too often and it was dry. It was just one of those days and it was bound to happen eventually. Edited December 29, 2018 by Making Plans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Pirata 249 Posted December 29, 2018 Just seen the highlights. The first goal is a shocker defensively... Cantwell needs to get out of the habit of turning his back on the ball with a half arsed attempt to prevent a cross. Noticed him do it a few times now. The third Derby goal is beyond words. So many errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 221 Posted December 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Making Plans said: Starting to think that you are invincible will usually end in tears. Undoubtably the gung-ho attitude that has got us where we are has caused today's defeat. As said above, Farke could have shut up shop and brought on Hanley when we came back on the pitch at 3-2. However, you can't have it both ways. When you have an attacking style of play that reaps rewards week after week it is very difficult to change that mind set and start defending with 8 mins + stoppage time remaining, particulary as we are not too clever at it. We have gone to the well once too often and it was dry. It was just one of those days and it was bound to happen eventually. It could have easily happened earlier against Forest, Millwall, Bristol C, Bolton W... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citycitycity 0 Posted December 29, 2018 How on earth did can't well stay on? Is Marshall that bad? Why then take pukki off at 3 all? And why the confusing wait for Trybull? Dervy got their sub on OK. Plus Hanley. Had to come on and shore things up. Poor from Farke, and it can't go on shipping so many goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,492 Posted December 29, 2018 So, we have been lucky so far then KLo? That's what other fans have been saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 221 Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, sonyc said: So, we have been lucky so far then KLo? That's what other fans have been saying. No, we've been relying too much on being able to score the same or more than the copious number of goals we let in. Difficult to believe that we beat Middlesboro 1-0 now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Difficult to believe that we beat Middlesboro 1-0 now ! Not when we have scored more than they have scored and conceded. Edited December 29, 2018 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites