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Greenie50
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If you mean he shouldn't be an automatic starter while in League 1 I completely agree with that. He was very quiet in the last 2 games as you say, seems to have gone backwards playing in L1. If he doesn't move in January then I'd be pretty worried about him being a L1 player for pretty much half the Euro qualifiers. January moves are tricky though, and Derby don't have to sell.
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kevin100
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Yes that's what I meant. Lads were scoffing at the notion of calling Finn Azaz in the same position into the squad I wouldn't mind. This January move will be tricky for him no doubt. He doesn't seem intent on leaving Derby as things stand mind. Other then that we know the spine of our team. I repeat this notion that these games are important for.us to further establish our team I can't buy into. We have tended to take a good friendly result a bit literally in recent months. The Norway game is that a friendly. Decent test for our defenders and goalkeeper at a push if Haaland Odegaard etc play.
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John Nice
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I dont agree with this analysis at all. For me, there are still serious question marks regarding at least 3 or 4 positions. LWB, the 2 central midfielders to accompany Cullen, particularly in games where we are expected to be on the front foot and crucially the support striker for Obafemi. Question marks also remain over Obafemi's durability and whether people like to admit or not, his form has not been particularly good this season. Both Molumby and Knights' form are also a concern. I think we absolutely need to have a look at Smallbone, O'Dowda and Brady again in midfield. I too would have liked to see Azaz get a chance (his numbers warrant it), so that's unfortunate. It would also be nice to see Hogan break his duck in this window, he is now joint top scorer in the Championship and is clearly in his best form of recent years, he looks best placed should Obafemi be unavailable. Then who supports Obafemi/Hogan - Robinson has a goal involvement every 90 minutes this season, Parrott has one in 900 minutes - Can Ogbene play alongside the main striker? There are still plenty of issues for the management to consider and this is their last chance to have a proper look before the campaign gets underway. I dont see any huge surprises in the squad for that reason - we might have another look at Manning, Smallbone will be in. Taylor or Coventry perhaps, maybe Szmodics given Keane's injury. I dont think Mc Grath has done enough for a recall. The results of these games aren't particularly important to me, but the games themselves are crucial. International managers only have a limited amount of time to coach/assess players, every game is important and these 2 are particularly so given the timing.
Edited by John Nice - 09 Nov 2022 at 12:35pm |
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Het-field
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I’d hope to see a few midfielders given a shout, even if it’s only for 20/25 mins. I agree that Kenny won’t rock the boat, but I think the likes of Hodge, Coventry and Smallbone would be worth a look.
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John Nice
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While I wouldn't be averse to seeing Hodge given a chance, the signal seems to be that they are happy for him to continue with the U21s for now. I would expect the next U21 side to be built around him - if he develops quicker than expected e.g. if he continues to get minutes under Lopetegui post WC, then this may need to be revisited. For that reason, I actually think Ronan (on foot of his PL debut) might have a better chance at a squad call up this time around.
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J89
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Turns out this isn't an official international window as Celtic have refused to release players to play with Scotland and Clark has said clubs don't have to release players this window.
Might have an impact on us and we won't see any of the Derby players because League One doesn't break. Rotherham mightn't want to risk Ogbene with them already missing forwards. |
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wanderer
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Maybe. L1 doesn't usually stop during international breaks anyway and clubs can simply get a game called off with usually 2 call ups. You would imagine the same will apply here and the fact that there'll be other clubs in L1 with players involved with various countries
Edited by wanderer - 09 Nov 2022 at 5:04pm |
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John Nice
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Can see your point re Knight - why would Derby release him when they have a game Saturday week, hopefully they hold Hourihane back also! Probably scuppers any outside chance for the likes of Taylor, Cashin or big James Collins also Surely the Championship breaks until post WC, cant see Ogbene not being released.
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J89
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Conor Washington and Georgie Kelly out injured. Anything happens to Ogbene they're down to their last striker. If I was Matt Taylor I wouldn't be releasing him and risking an injury on international duty.
And championship breaks till Dec 10th I believe. Edited by J89 - 09 Nov 2022 at 5:12pm |
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wanderer
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Championship breaks until about the 2nd week of December
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John Nice
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Cant see Ogbene settling for that with nearly a month until next fixture. It's his last chance to stake a claim before France and that spot (Troy's currently) beside Obafemi is very definitely up for grabs.
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J89
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He's walking on a free next summer so doubt Rotherham be too bothered by slightly annoying him by turning down a call up.
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John Nice
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If they dont keep Dozie happy, they are likely going down. Cant see it. If fit, he'll be in the squad.
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John Nice
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Goal for Jamie McGrath, just his 2nd for dundee utd, staking a claim?
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I was just about to post about him and how his star has fallen. Real shame.
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Greenie50
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I think the main thing with McGrath is he's back playing regularly. In terms of goals/assists, well he won't be getting many of those in the worst team in the league (Dundee Utd). That's 2 bad moves in a row now, costing him a year of international football, perhaps he needs a new agent... He might go elsewhere in January, Goodwin might take him to Aberdeen.
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darman28
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Knight back from injury and on the Derby bench. I wonder will he be fit enough to make the squad?
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John Nice
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Derby don't have to release him, they have games and it's not an official window apparently.
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