Here we go
Will the new season bring good things? Will it bring frustration? Only time will tell.
The set of pre-season injuries don’t bode well. How do you get injured before you start playing hard?
I’m sure that’s what most fans are thinking. Well let’s be positive and I’m sure things will be better than last season.
Masters
Dean Sturridge, Phil Gee, Craig Ramage, Darren Wassall, Shane Nicholson, Mark Patterson, Robbie Briscoe
are in Derby County’s squad for tomorrow’s Central Masters Cup.
Opponents: Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Notts County
Venue: Nottingham Arena with the winners progressing to the Grand Final.
Gary Mills, Steve Chettle, Ian Woan and Jason Lee will play for Forest, while Muzzy Izzet, Paul Groves and David Oldfield are in Leicester’s squad.
Ex-Rams goalkeeper Steve Cherry will line up for Notts along with Andy Legg, Gary Martindale and Gary Lund.
The Central Masters starts at 8pm. The Grand Final will be held at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, on 6th of September.
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New Strip
I’m loving this new strip. It looks really smart. Wonder how many other clubs have the same design?
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Cheap and cheerful
I understand being frugal. I understand keeping your costs down. I understand getting a bargain.
What I am starting to get a little concerned about is that a player who I believe is truly worth the asking price is at risk of not being persued because we’re trying to get him at half price.
Perhaps I’m being unfair on NC but, if we’re in need of descent defenders then at some point we’re going to have to bite the bullet.
Shaun Barker is a good player. Blackpool are not going to let him go for a bargain basement price. I suppose it all very much depends on what true value NC puts on a player. I just get the feeling that we’re going to have to be prepared to see a lot more bargain basement and free transfer players that NC hopes will improve with time and will function well in his style of play. Only time will tell. One thing is clear, the club is not going to waste money. It’s a hard task to build a team on a shoe string and make significant strides each season.
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We all know what tends to happen when a star in the making comes along, e.g. Malcolm Christie, the wealthier clubs make an offer that can’t be refused and the club take three steps backwards. It can’t be avoided because the player will want to advance his career, and who can blame him. The only way you keep good players is by making fast progression into the Premier League. I suppose to a certain extent, steady progress with a half descent team, where no one stands out but as a unit they perform well, is the best alternative to spending huge amounts.
Hang on, I think I just described BC’s method. Let’s hope we see similar results.
2009/2010 Fixtures are out
Not a bad start to the season. We’ve managed to avoid the tougher teams at the start.
08-Aug-09 Derby County vs Peterborough United
15-Aug-09 Scunthorpe United vs Derby County
18-Aug-09 Blackpool vs Derby County
22-Aug-09 Derby County vs Plymouth Argyle
29-Aug-09 Nottingham Forest vs Derby County
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A good chance to get some early points on the board and boost confidence.
Then it gets a bit more tricky…
12-Sep-09 Derby County vs Sheffield United
15-Sep-09 Derby County vs Barnsley
19-Sep-09 Crystal Palace vs Derby County
26-Sep-09 Derby County vs Bristol City
29-Sep-09 Cardiff City vs Derby County
2009/2010 Championship Fixtures are coming today
Yes, something to get excited about and start planning how we think the season is going to start panning out.
The BBC try to explain how the fixtures are arrived at HERE.
Sounds almost impossible but you can’t please everyone.
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