Derby County v Aston Villa Match Thread - K.O 5:30pm

[Stirchley Villain]

Phew

I'd have taken a draw at 5.30 today

[Toronto Villa]

We've been the better side, as we were in our last game with little or no luck and we had luck the quality was lacking. One day those shots that hit the woodwork will go in, but right now it is frustrating to see us labouring to a point. It will get better but it will take us getting 3 or 4 more players in.

[Risso]

Poor. Still far too much rubbish in the team.

[pauliewalnuts]

We've been the better side, as we were in our last game with little or no luck and we had luck the quality was lacking. One day those shots that hit the woodwork will go in, but right now it is frustrating to see us labouring to a point. It will get better but it will take us getting 3 or 4 more players in.

We need to create more chances all around, I think.

Hitting the woodwork from distance shows something, but we need to create "scuff it in from three yards" style chances, really.

[Nelly]

Jedinak, Tshibola and Westwood will make a decent enough midfield. We were too soft there again today I think.

[dave.woodhall]

We've been the better side, as we were in our last game with little or no luck and we had luck the quality was lacking. One day those shots that hit the woodwork will go in, but right now it is frustrating to see us labouring to a point. It will get better but it will take us getting 3 or 4 more players in.

We need to create more chances all around, I think.

Hitting the woodwork from distance shows something, but we need to create "scuff it in from three yards" style chances, really.

We haven't had a scruffy goalscorer for aeons.

[Damo70]

Phew

I'd have taken a draw at 5.30 today

Funny you should say that. As much as I predict a result on the pre match thread I always find it isn't until kick off that I realise my true feelings. At kick off I thought "I would take a draw".

Our new goalkeeper frightens me a bit though to be honest.

[paul_e]

We've been the better side, as we were in our last game with little or no luck and we had luck the quality was lacking. One day those shots that hit the woodwork will go in, but right now it is frustrating to see us labouring to a point. It will get better but it will take us getting 3 or 4 more players in.

We need to create more chances all around, I think.

Hitting the woodwork from distance shows something, but we need to create "scuff it in from three yards" style chances, really.

If you don't have anyone in place to scuff it in from 3 yards then those chances don't get created because the balls that would lead to them just fall to  a defender to clear comfortably.  That's why a proper 9 with some mobility and awareness in the box is so important.

[Damo70]

We've been the better side, as we were in our last game with little or no luck and we had luck the quality was lacking. One day those shots that hit the woodwork will go in, but right now it is frustrating to see us labouring to a point. It will get better but it will take us getting 3 or 4 more players in.

We need to create more chances all around, I think.

Hitting the woodwork from distance shows something, but we need to create "scuff it in from three yards" style chances, really.

We haven't had a scruffy goalscorer for aeons.

I know we are talking generally as opposed to specifically but I think the scruffiest goal I can remember was Cascarino against Derby at The Holte End under Dr Jo. 3-2 to us I think.

[GarTomas]

anybody willing to state a case FOR westwood

Harsh on today's performance. Thought he was tidy with the ball and a few good interceptions.

With Jedinak and Tsibola I think he's fine for 3rd choice or part of a 3 as and when.  Would I like a better player in? Yes Do I think it's the immediate area of concern? No.

[GarTomas]

Oh dear. Sub subbed. I know there are mitigating circumstances but that's not good.

You've got to question his inclusion in the first place.

A useful way of reminding Dr Tony he needs that forward player.