Rams v Charlton

[MadAmster]

Good start and then, after a quarter of an hour, Bielik gets himself sent off with a totally reckless challenge that deserved red and got it.

After that Derby were the better side in the rest of the 1st half and took the lead with Knight's first ever senior goal and he even got kicked in the face scoring it.

Ref was right on Bielik but so wrong on so many fouls they made that weren't given. Gallagher, the pantomime villain should have had yellow shortly after Bielik's red and another 2nd half. He finally got one at the 3rd time of asking and then got given a penalty he shouldn't have got which they scored to make the last 15 (incl injury time) more than interesting.

Why do we always get crap refs? I lost count of his first half mistakes 99% of which were in Charlton's favour.

2nd half he was more friendly towards us except for the penalty.....

We played 82 minutes with 10 men and thoroughly deserved the win.

Guess what? No Lawrence and we finally looked dangerous and in charge.

I'd keep Knight there and he worked so well together with Lowe and Bird. No way should TL get back in barring injuries.

Bielik? He was treading a fine line at Wigan. Destroyed the line completely in his lunge at Gallagher. He needs some TLC and guidance in his, what I expect to be, 3 match ban before he gets back in.

Even with 10 men, tonight's performance levels have me thinking "who does Rooney replace". Seeing the injury, likely Waggy on Thursday.

Hamer had a very good game.
Wisdom too. Better defensively than eye infection victim Bogle.
Davies was steady Eddie.
Clarke looked like he hadn't had a lay off.
Lowe outstanding.
Holmes was brilliant.
Bielik, less said the better.
Bird outstanding.
Knight outstanding.
Waggy put in a shift but should have done better with the chance(s)
Marriott got into good positions, needs time to get his sharpness back.

10 men. We only had 10 men but they were excellent tonight.

I'm not going to predict we will take up where we left off come Thursday but with the Rooney effect and, hopefully, the 3 young uns kept in the side and the rest reproducing tonight's standards we ought to see Barnsley off but, as we all know, nothing is guaranteed for us this season.

Suffice it to say I was happy with both the performance and the result tonight.

[AdiSalisbury]

Excellent performance. Not much to complain about...

Beilic sending off after we gave the ball away by being negative.

Waghorn played well today, but by God his first touch is worse than Jimmy Saville's.

Delighted and really pleased with Knight and Lowe... And also Wisdom who was right on it tonight despite his recent absence. Not to forget Clarke who made a real difference.

[swaledale]

Excellent performance. Not much to complain about...

Beilic sending off after we gave the ball away by being negative.

Waghorn played well today, but by God his first touch is worse than Jimmy Saville's.

Delighted and really pleased with Knight and Lowe... And also Wisdom who was right on it tonight despite his recent absence. Not to forget Clarke who made a real difference.

Can't disagree, seems they can play when fired up, though it has to be said that Charlton aren't exactly "tough" opponents, I think we would have lost to a better team. But must give credit for the win, lets hope its a sign of better things to come.

[ramAnag]

Hope that dispels the lack of fitness myth.
80 minutes with ten men and much the better team for most of it.
Bielik stupid...referee inept, but not over the red card...Rams determined, brave, creative and full of fight.
Best I’ve seen Wisdom play for years...along with Holmes, Knight, Lowe, and Waghorn...magnificent.
Great save from Hamer although he looked uncertain later on.
Much improved...well done Cocu and Co...just look what a bit of confidence can do.

[Acido]

Ok lads so its another version of Charlaton coming up next isnt it ?.
(I mean we always wear a plain Notts Florist style red n white kit dont we lol.)

Ohh come on Tykes lads, we've got to come and teach these Midlanders a lesson havent we, a trousers down style thrashing.
Come on Barnsley.... just for once, I think we might be able to surprise them at their place this time.

[swaledale]

Hope that dispels the lack of fitness myth.
80 minutes with ten men and much the better team for most of it.
Bielik stupid...referee inept, but not over the red card...Rams determined, brave, creative and full of fight.
Best I’ve seen Wisdom play for years...along with Holmes, Knight, Lowe, and Waghorn...magnificent.
Great save from Hamer although he looked uncertain later on.
Much improved...well done Cocu and Co...just look what a bit of confidence can do.

Its one result, when they have strung half a dozen decent results together then we might have some optimism. Still Wazza is available next game who knows?

[ramAnag]

Its one result, when they have strung half a dozen decent results together then we might have some optimism. Still Wazza is available next game who knows?

Always look on the bright side...eh Swale?

Yep...it could all go to ‘hell in a hand cart’ tomorrow and be a real anti-climax, but...being positive, it wasn’t the result so much as the performance against Charlton that was so impressive.
This side is low on confidence and a lot has gone wrong this season, as it did again with Bielik’s early doors red card.
Have to admit I thought, ‘here we go again’ as Charlton piled on the pressure, but it didn’t. They showed some real grit, performed like a proper team where everyone understood their role, were by far the better side and totally deserved the points.
Rooney’s availability should only help as will the signing of one or two others.
So...in the meantime, how about some credit where it’s due and here’s hoping for a happier New Year.

[DCFCArmy]

You guys have looked better recently acido

Decent football as well

[Manofpride]

Why can't we put in that energy every week. (Think the players must have seen my previous post)
The difference Clarke makes at the back is really noticeable, if we can keep him fit find a few good January signings and the introduction of Rooney we might be able to climb the table a bit!

[mistaram]

[QUOTE=ramAnag;39399392]Hope that dispels the lack of fitness myth.
80 minutes with ten men and much the better team for most of it.
Bielik stupid...referee inept, but not over the red card...Rams determined, brave, creative and full of fight.
Best I’ve seen Wisdom play for years...along with Holmes, Knight, Lowe, and Waghorn...magnificent.
Great save from Hamer although he looked uncertain later on.
Much improved...well done Cocu and Co...just look what a bit of confidence can do.[/QUOTE

RA the lack of fitness players didn't play ie Forsyth Martin and Lawrence . Wisdom has always been a better defender than Bogle Couldn't fault anybody just shows that you get when you work hard Mom Holmes for me