Derby County v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[paul_e]

Comfortably the better team but the main striker is becoming a real problem.  Gestede started poorly anyway but losing him and having to bring Kozak on so early was a big blow. Despite that we created enough to win that and defended solidly other than 10 mins after half time.

Not the result we wanted but the performances are going in the right direction, we're going to be a very good side with a few more games behind us and I'm finding it frustrating that some people are choosing to ignore that and focus on the mistakes rather than see the positives.

[ciggiesnbeer]

RDM talks about bringing in more attacking players. Good to hear.

[charleeco7]

He's building the foundations of a solid team. We are so slow going forward at times but I like the look of McCormack who creates so much space for himself. Once the others realise this and get him the ball earlier he'll score bucket loads. Onwards and upwards.

[CJ]

Happy with a point - especially given that terribly weak midfield. The longer Kozak was out the better he got - but he offered nothing. Surprising how much we missed Gestede after he went off. I don't think Gardner will make it. If Derby were among the best in this league I don't think we'll have too many problems. Tshibola and Jedinak in that midfield, add a mobile striker, and I think we'll have fun this season

[SoccerHQ]

Next three games are Bristol away and another home double header against Forest and Brentford.

Should be looking for 7 points there. The way the league works that would get us comfortably in the top 6.

[myf]

Next three games are Bristol away and another home double header against Forest and Brentford.

Should be looking for 7 points there. The way the league works that would get us comfortably in the top 6.

Yes pls. 7 points and off we go

[Rico]

If Kozak is a professional footballer, then so am I.

[Toronto Villa]

Kozak looked perfectly fine when he was fit. Which is about 5 years ago. Injuries, as with Gardner have crushed him.

[KRS]

There really isn't much quality in this league so a few more signings could, and probably should, guarantee us a place in the playoff places...and if we become more ruthless in front of goal then we could be looking at automatic promotion.

I dont think thats unrealistic either...we currently have a team and squad littered with poor players, and have dropped 4pts against Derby and Huddersfield. If we strengthen in the right places with the right players, then both of those games would have yielded 3pts and I doubt we'd have lost to Wednesday either.

[Stinkin_Thinkin]

first half I thought we were totally bossing it. felt the goal would come any moment. Things changed when Gestede limped off. I am a fierce critic of Gestede but whatever weakness in his game he is a presence in the division. When he left the pitch nothing stuck upfront whatsoever. We had the better chances even in the 2nd half boon had one cleared off the line and Kozak missed a sitter.
I think we will look back and see it as a decent away point. It's just the lack of wins makes you feel frustrated when we go close so many times.

[olaftab]

Next three games are Bristol away and another home double header against Forest and Brentford.

Should be looking for 7 points there. The way the league works that would get us comfortably in the top 6.

Yes pls. 7 points and off we go

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[Ron Manager]

Reasonable performance considering the two midfielders that were missing. Gardner once again didn't come up to scratch  Kozak was completely ineffective and will disappear on a free sometime soon I expect. Coming along slowly.

[Toronto Villa]

With the right mix of attacking players we'd have 6 and not 2 points from the last two games. The big difference to consider going forward is we will spend to improve, whereas many of the sides we have played this was their best or very close to it and even if they do buy it will be a fraction of what we will do. It will make a huge difference in the end.

[paul_e]

Kozak looked perfectly fine when he was fit. Which is about 5 years ago. Injuries, as with Gardner have crushed him.

First appearances since January and that little run came after 2 years out injured.  He shouldn't be judged on today either way, if he gets 7-8 games and is still as anonymous then it will be the time to suggest the injuries have finished him but the hour or so today was clearly too much for him right now.

[Colhint]

I'm encouraged. New keeper and central defenders, probably 2nd string center midfield. Bossed the game for large periods against all teams we have played, most of which were pushing for promotion last year. The only goals  against us have been flukes and we have hit the woodwork loads of times. new players due. Once we gel we'll do very well.