Jacob Butterfield... Hang your head in shame.

[ramAnag]

When Jacob first came to Derby, he didn't tear up many trees. I defended him based on the not had time to settle, new role in a different system etc etc. Eventually, improvement came but you never really got the feeling that he would, or even could, take control of a game like we have seen Hughes do regularly.
He is back to the poor form of those early days and needs to step up or make way. Nothing against the lad but we need to start showing players that if they don't perform, others will get the spot.

Spot on Rob. Disappointing from a player who cost approaching £5m. You have to wonder about all the money that was spent during the Clement days. Lot's of expensive signings but imo only Ince, Carson, Pearce and possibly Baird have proved really worthwhile. Having said that, not many would have been saying that about the three outfield players a few months ago, so you never know.

[KingCharlieGeorge]

Having said that, not many would have been saying that about the three outfield players a few months ago, so you never know.

Absolutely true. I see Butterfield as more of an attacking midfield player (Bryson is as well) but we ask him to play a different role. Whilst we haven't seen him dominating the midfield and being a play maker he has put in a lot of work that goes unnoticed.

I still have the OP on block because he rants and posts nonsense!

[roger_ramjet]

Mine too KCG