Johnny Russell

[ramspride]

What a difference when he came on. He's the only one who ran into space to open a pass for someone. He ran at the opposition. He hit his shot first time instead of trying to control it first. Well done Johnny.

[Fletch_11]

Very good display - much better than Saturday. That's his spot in the team sorted for Friday night I reckon!

[swaledale]

To be fair he looked tired sat it has to be recognised that it takes 5 or 6 games for players to get "match fit" and playing 2 games a week in the first 2 weeks is bound to take it out of some players.

[ManxRam]

Impact player, hit his goal sweet as a nut never paused to think about it (straight at keeper mind). IMO he is a better finisher when he has to think/act quickly

[ramspride]

I think you mean he doesn't have to think and just acts. The problem with too many Derby playes at the moment is that they have had that much coaching by Mac and now probably PC they tend to take too long to do anything instead of just letting their natural ability go.

[swaledale]

Its a confidence thing, when players are confident they don't overthink a situation and act instinctively, also willing to take chances, when form/confidence low, they play safe and shirk responsibility.

[triz]

As I said pre season johnny is huge for us and will have a massive season this year, could be our most important attacker. He's proven me right against boro and I expect it to continue. Ince watch and learn.

[AnagRam]

I'd love you to be right Triz but inclined to agree with ManxRam...impact player, at his best coming on against tiring legs.