In the away end. Five of us. Two Charlton, three Derby (wife, step-son, his girlfriend). Two in the Charlton end - Aunt and Uncle. Done my bit, now hope the side do theirs.
I really think we’ll leave Pride Park with 3 points.
I expect a battling performance, far from a classic match but an engrossing encounter with few chances created at either end.
Derby are an ugly team, they stifle and disrupt, they don’t have much flow or rhythm about them and now under NJ I think that plays right into our hands. We’ll have a little more of the ball than them, I expect Coventry to start and I’m going 1-0, 2 clean sheets on the bounce and a very welcome 1st win under NJ!
I think the Derby fan on Charlton Live for the home fixture said they always play the ball out. So on that basis we need may and Kanu to energetically press them, and force a mistake, and this time capitalise on it. Only doubt is whether May and Kanu can keep it up very long after a taxing game on Saturday
I think the Derby fan on Charlton Live for the home fixture said they always play the ball out. So on that basis we need may and Kanu to energetically press them, and force a mistake, and this time capitalise on it. Only doubt is whether May and Kanu can keep it up very long after a taxing game on Saturday
Kanu shouldn’t have a problem, he’s a teenager 😉, Alfie May however has to give him 11 years, still he’s a fit lad and should be ok for 60 minutes 🤞.
Derby have signed Dwight Gayle, seems likely he will start upfront for them with Mendez-Laing being pushed out wide. Martyn Waghorn may possibly make the bench.
They really don't let in many and we are not free scoring. Would take 0-0 now. Suspect we lose 2-0 and fall into bottom 4. Then it's 11 cup finals to rescue our season against more beatable opposition.
I don’t think they have been that great the last month or so but have obviously been getting good results. However, I can’t see any reason why we can’t go there and bring back all three points. Just pleased that Washington bloke is out injured.
Bakinson has been unimpressive in pretty well all the games, save for his debut, but I suspect that he may at least start the game if we set our stall out to stifle Derby's central midfielders, in particular, Hourihane. Warne has reportedly said that Blackett-Taylor is fit and ready to go, although I suspect he'll be on the bench.
Derby were pretty unimpressive at The Valley, although they are undoubtedly a streetwise outfit who are adept at deploying the dark arts. I felt they were a shade fortunate to win at our place, so hopefully we'll get a bit of luck tomorrow night. I'd be delighted with a point, as going unbeaten against the top 3 would surely further bolster the team's confidence and self belief going into the final two months of the season.
Congratulations Sage - the ups and downs , love and hate of Charlton will be a similar feeling that you have for your son . That magic moment when you see him broken by Charlton or Nescafé waving the oppo fans will be proud parent moments but until he’s done an away trip to Carlisle or some similar ridiculous northern outpost your job as a parent is not complete and considered a failure , lots of hard work ahead for you . Do not let us down x
no chance tonight, I’m on the lash early (no not now it’s the Cadbury’s dump taking place) so apologies in advance for my Tourette’s ridden rant at how shit we and this league are
No walk in Pride Park this! Maybe a soiled sheet, but with our stainless steel resolve and our bloomers down, we can add to our collection of impressive drawers of late.
1-1 will get us within striking distance of club(s) above and we can all start talking cobblers ahead of Northampton.
no chance tonight, I’m on the lash early (no not now it’s the Cadbury’s dump taking place) so apologies in advance for my Tourette’s ridden rant at how shit we and this league are
Happy to see them back! But I think that this is a slightly pessimistic prediction percentage based on each team’s last two games and performances. Don’t get me wrong, they’re favourites but I’d give us more than a 5% chance.
If we can get an early goal, Pride park will become a difficult place for them as they can’t really afford to lose this one.
Any positive result is a good one, but I really think this team can go up there with genuine belief they can win this.
Have a feeling this might be a bridge too far and Derby will win by a couple of goals. March is a big month starting with a tough trip to Northampton on Saturday. Would be delighted to secure another point tonight. To come out of games against the top three would be a major confidence boost. UTA.
no chance tonight, I’m on the lash early (no not now it’s the Cadbury’s dump taking place) so apologies in advance for my Tourette’s ridden rant at how shit we and this league are
I'd like to express my approval of the return of the percentages. Ignore the haters.
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How long is Ramsey out for? Camara for Bakinson should improve the team.
Edit; three to four games as per the Pompey press conference update but it’s his hamstring so I doubt whether they’ll rush it
Done my bit, now hope the side do theirs.
Red Army !
Congratulations to you both @Sage and may all your troubles be little ones🧑🏼🍼😉
Head say 1-0 heart says 0-0, Looking forward to it.
A win would be nice but would take a point so COYR Let's do this
https://www.derbycounty.news/news/derby-county-boss-paul-warne-now-issues-significant-james-collins-injury-update/
Then it's 11 cup finals to rescue our season against more beatable opposition.
Derby were pretty unimpressive at The Valley, although they are undoubtedly a streetwise outfit who are adept at deploying the dark arts. I felt they were a shade fortunate to win at our place, so hopefully we'll get a bit of luck tomorrow night. I'd be delighted with a point, as going unbeaten against the top 3 would surely further bolster the team's confidence and self belief going into the final two months of the season.
So the barren spell ends Tuesday eve. 0-2 as the Rams turn into meek lambs.
That magic moment when you see him broken by Charlton or Nescafé waving the oppo fans will be proud parent moments but until he’s done an away trip to Carlisle or some similar ridiculous northern outpost your job as a parent is not complete and considered a failure , lots of hard work ahead for you . Do not let us down x
draw 20%
loss 75%
no chance tonight, I’m on the lash early (no not now it’s the Cadbury’s dump taking place) so apologies in advance for my Tourette’s ridden rant at how shit we and this league are
Very nervous about this one. Momentum needs to be maintained and indeed enhanced. Easier said than done though, I'd be happy to avoid defeat.
1-1 will get us within striking distance of club(s) above and we can all start talking cobblers ahead of Northampton.
If we can get an early goal, Pride park will become a difficult place for them as they can’t really afford to lose this one.
Any positive result is a good one, but I really think this team can go up there with genuine belief they can win this.