14/03/09 - Derby County Match Thread

[Linz]

Will the incredible Hulse strike again?

Will Robbie Savage get sent off?

On-topic discussion of Derby's visit... remember to vote for your MOTM in the poll following the game.

 

[stinkyblade]

Hulse is bound to score ain't he.

 

[Linz]

So then... everyone's an expert... who would you start and what do you think the score will be?

 

[SotonBlade]

I would start with:

Paddy
Naughton
Morgan
Kilgallon
Naysmith
Cotterill
O'Toole
Monty
Halford
Henderson
Ward

SUBS:
Quinn
Webber
Lupoli
Beattie
Bromby

 

[Linz]

I would start with:

Paddy
Naughton
Morgan
Kilgallon
Naysmith
Cotterill
O'Toole
Monty
Halford
Henderson
Ward

SUBS:
Quinn
Webber
Lupoli
Beattie
Bromby

I think I'd probably go with the same. It's at the stage of the season now where rotation is important to keep the squad as fresh as possible because games are going to come thick and fast now until the end of the season. It isn't so much a case of sticking with a team regardless... if someone needs to be rested, then it's a call that has to be made.

 

[matth]

Looks like a good team to me. In terms of the league, a win would be massively useful; in terms of my personal life, a win is essential

 

[Linz]

Looks like a good team to me. In terms of the league, a win would be massively useful; in terms of my personal life, a win is essential

Hahaha... indeed.

I'd put some money on a United win if I were you... if we lose, the missus would be happy anyway. If we win, at least you'd be able to take her out for tea to take her mind off it

 

[Come from away]

If Halford is still sick likely Webber will start, although I do like the first line-up being suggested.

 

[matth]

Hahaha... indeed.

I'd put some money on a United win if I were you... if we lose, the missus would be happy anyway. If we win, at least you'd be able to take her out for tea to take her mind off it

If we lose, they're not coming back into the house.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Not one to cause family strife or anything, but we don't have the best of records against this bunch!

 

[keenzy]

Kenny
Naughton Morgan Killa Naysmith
Cotterill O'tool Monty Lupoli
Ward BT

Subs: Halford, webber, Hendo, Squinn, Sun ji

 

[Linz]

Preview from Sky:

Sheffield United could be without on-loan utility player Greg Halford for their home clash with Derby.

Halford, on loan from Sunderland, was forced out of the midweek draw with Blackpool with tonsilitis and is doubtful, so manager Kevin Blackwell may have to reshuffle his midfield.

Blackwell has no other new injury or suspension problems and must decide whether to stick with Darius Henderson and Danny Webber in attack, or hand starts to Jamie Ward and on-loan West Brom forward Craig Beattie.

John-Joe O'Toole is another striker to have been drafted in on loan in recent weeks and he too will be hoping to play a bigger role after remaining on the bench in midweek.

The Blades are looking to extend their unbeaten league run to six matches in a bid to cement their place in the top six.

Chris Porter (hip) and Jay McEveley (hamstring) will undergo late checks before Derby's trip.

The duo were injured in last Saturday's 2-1 win over Bristol City and missed the 1-1 draw at Southampton on Tuesday night but could return at Bramall Lane.

On-loan Watford midfielder John Eustace is set to continue in the starting line-up after making his debut at St Mary's.

Rams boss Nigel Clough is already without a host of players, with Luke Varney (virus), Stephen Pearson (knee) and Dean Leacock (groin) all absent of late.

Defender Miles Addison (foot) and midfielder Paul Green, who underwent surgery on a metatarsal injury on Tuesday, are both out for the season, but there was better news concerning Kris Commons.

The Scotland international, who has been out with a calf problem, is aiming to return for next Saturday's match with Barnsley at Pride Park.

 

[Greasy Chip Butty]

John-Joe O'Toole is another striker to have been drafted in

Am I missing something here?

 

[The One]

Am I missing something here?

I think they normally say that when they are talking about attacking midfielders.

I agree with keenzy's selection.

 

[keenzy]

of course you do.... only cos its my round! haha!

 

[The One]

of course you do.... only cos its my round! haha!

Maybe hahaha

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Good luck Blades!

 

[stinkyblade]

So far so good

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

2-0 wohoo! Yep!

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

3-2 now, not good. Conceded 4 goals now in 2 home games.
Hope we can hold on or get another.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

4-2 get in and full-time

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Good result in the end.

 

[The One]

Think Derby are a pretty decent side, despite conceding 4 goals.

Thought our first 2 goals were against the run of play, but were both very good goals. So was the third. Can admit I didn't see the fourth because I'd just left lol.

All round solid enough performance. Thought Bromby was dodgy though.

Jamie Ward has an extremely bright future ahead of him if he can continue to improve the way he is. Very impressive.

 

[Foxy]

Good result and a good game by a few players

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Think Derby are a pretty decent side, despite conceding 4 goals.

Thought our first 2 goals were against the run of play, but were both very good goals. So was the third. Can admit I didn't see the fourth because I'd just left lol.

All round solid enough performance. Thought Bromby was dodgy though.

Jamie Ward has an extremely bright future ahead of him if he can continue to improve the way he is. Very impressive.

I was going to ask about how Ward played.

 

[The One]

I was going to ask about how Ward played.

I think he had several Duracell batteries up his bum.

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

I think he had several Duracell batteries up his bum.

:thumbup: Haha!

 

[tenerifeblade]

Keith Edwards liked the Henderson/Ward partnership very much, and he should know. Sounded a thrilling game. Dont they make you sweat! Pity about Burnley, though. Come on Doncaster!

 

[BuryStEdmundsBlade]

Keith Edwards liked the Henderson/Ward partnership very much, and he should know. Sounded a thrilling game. Dont they make you sweat! Pity about Burnley, though. Come on Doncaster!

Didn't expect Forest to get anything at Burnley.
Brum are 1-0 up at Donny.

 

[Foxy]

Man of the match poll added