Matchday thread: Derby v Charlton

[ramAnag]

Still away so no informed observation from me, but it is a fact that the vast majority of our matches have been played against teams from the top third, if not the current top 6, of the division and we remain only three points behind Ipswich, many peoples’ favourites for an immediate return to the top flight.
It’s disappointing and my ‘sources’ suggest that the main problem is a lack of creativity from midfield.
Adams - slightly surprisingly - Travis and JWZ seemed to be the main target of criticism on other forums after last night.
Don’t know how justified that is, but we’ve still got over 80% (!!) of the season to go so let’s keep some perspective.

[Andy_Faber]

First half - shocking. Zetterstrom just not concentrating, could have cost us three goals, Travis and Adams both ineffective, I hope Travis improves because it'll be difficult for Eustace to drop his captain, Agyemang clumsy, no structure and not helped by a biased/'awayer' ref

Second half slightly better, we're desperate for a decent crosser, Ozoh's energy and neat footwork made a big difference, Likewise Salveson was a big improvement and IMO needs to start.

MOM Clark, MOSH (second half) Ozoh. Lots of rattle about him not being up to a full game, so IMO take him off after we're two up rather than bring him on when we're one down

And, correct me if I'm wrong please as I can't see a replay, we have the goal away after giving them the ball directly from our throw in

[MadAmster]

First half - shocking. Zetterstrom just not concentrating, could have cost us three goals, Travis and Adams both ineffective, I hope Travis improves because it'll be difficult for Eustace to drop his captain, Agyemang clumsy, no structure and not helped by a biased/'awayer' ref

Second half slightly better, we're desperate for a decent crosser, Ozoh's energy and neat footwork made a big difference, Likewise Salveson was a big improvement and IMO needs to start.

MOM Clark, MOSH (second half) Ozoh. Lots of rattle about him not being up to a full game, so IMO take him off after we're two up rather than bring him on when we're one down

And, correct me if I'm wrong please as I can't see a replay, we gave the goal away after giving them the ball directly from our throw in

Throw. Ball into the box, over Aggy's head. Next player in line for us was Clark. Ball didn't get to him. It was the Charlton defender between the two who nodded it back to the keeper who sprinted to the edge of his box, thumped it upfield. Great control by Kelman, ball out wide, cross, 1-2 and the pass to the unmarked Bree who connected beautifully giving JWZ no chance.

[Andy_Faber]

Throw. Ball into the box, over Aggy's head. Next player in line for us was Clark. Ball didn't get to him. It was the Charlton defender between the two who nodded it back to the keeper who sprinted to the edge of his box, thumped it upfield. Great control by Kelman, ball out wide, cross, 1-2 and the pass to the unmarked Bree who connected beautifully giving JWZ no chance.

Thanks MA. Drives me mad, I was watching with a non-Derby fan and I mentioned our appalling throwins to him a few minutes in. By half time he agreed, said he?d never noticed before and it contrasted starkly with Charlton?s clearly thought-about efforts. Throwins are possession FGS

[MadAmster]

Thanks MA. Drives me mad, I was watching with a non-Derby fan and I mentioned our appalling throwins to him a few minutes in. By half time he agreed, said he?d never noticed before and it contrasted starkly with Charlton?s clearly thought-about efforts. Throwins are possession FGS

Throw in one of my pet peeves, players out wide getting the ball and, instead of going forward, they play it 30 yards back. Be it the "wing back" of the "winger", they all do it. Play positively, take a player on, it works.

[Andy_Faber]

Throw in one of my pet peeves, players out wide getting the ball and, instead of going forward, they play it 30 yards back. Be it the "wing back" of the "winger", they all do it. Play positively, take a player on, it works.

Totally agree. Is it instructed on them or lack of confidence?

[SithHappens]

Elder was in the EFL team if the week.

I don't mind him. But still think even at his age Fozzy is our best left back.