Other Games - 2017/18

[four fornicholl]

Watchingtoonight, we have nothing to worry about.

[brontebilly]

Thought Davies owned Mitrovic tonight and that was key. Fulham had no focal point up front despite owning the ball.

Fulham missed two great chances just after half time it must be said, wasnt much in the game really.

Weimann had a decent game and worked hard.

Similar situation as Grabban but you would have to wonder what Tom Cairney was at for much of his career, to be still playing in the second division at 27.

Looks a very classy player.

[SoccerHQ]

Fulham have dipped last few weeks.

Think with their pace on the break Derby can score at the Cottage. They must not be ultra negative though.

Pace?  You were watching a different game to the one I was watching!

Lawrence, Weimann, Vydra and Jerome all quick if chasing a ball over the top with a defence parked on the halfway line.

Less effective if defence is on edge of the box.

[Damo70]

I had no idea Cairney was that age. I thought he was about 21.  I thought Mitrovic was a bit of a loose cannon and a liability at Newcastle but at Fulham (he has got 12 goals in 17 games for them) he has looked a different class to most Championship players.

[Matt Collins]

I didn’t think Cairney was that great, although he has clearly got a lovely shot on him

Might be unfair to judge Fulham on tonight,  but I reckon they’d get picked off time and time again in the premier league. If derby had more quality they’d have had two or three

[Damo70]

I think whoever goes up would struggle in the top flight without strengthening. Wolves and Cardiff included.

[tomd2103]

I didn’t think Cairney was that great, although he has clearly got a lovely shot on him

Might be unfair to judge Fulham on tonight,  but I reckon they’d get picked off time and time again in the premier league. If derby had more quality they’d have had two or three

They were like that when they played at Villa Park earlier in the season.  They took massive risks playing the ball around at the back and nearly got caught on a few occasions.  I think Mitrovic's hot streak of form obviously gave them something extra, but Derby were able to contain him pretty well tonight and they didn't look as much of a threat really. 

[brentastonb6]

Good atmosphere from the Derby fans to be fair. Fulham fans shite as ever.

Shocking crowd- 6000 spaces in a 33,000 ground. I hope they don’t expect too many more tickets at Wembley🤔

[JD]

Good atmosphere from the Derby fans to be fair. Fulham fans shite as ever.

Shocking crowd- 6000 spaces in a 33,000 ground. I hope they don’t expect too many more tickets at Wembley🤔

That's really poor for a play off game on a Friday evening.

[auntiesledd]

Good atmosphere from the Derby fans to be fair. Fulham fans shite as ever.

Shocking crowd- 6000 spaces in a 33,000 ground. I hope they don’t expect too many more tickets at Wembley🤔

No doubt there'll be plenty of Commodores* coming out of the woodwork - should their 'heroes' make it to the final...


*Once, Twice, Three Times A Season

[Tuscans]

Watching the play off game between Lincoln and Exeter on Sky....can't decide if it's Collymore or not doing the co-commentary.

[Nev]

It's not Collymore, could be Dean Sturridge, he's done some work for Sky on previous occasions.

[cdbearsfan]

Not listening but could it be Hendrie?

[Tuscans]

Not listening but could it be Hendrie?

Now you say Hendrie I think you might be right.

It's Hendrie, mentioned playing under Pullis at Stoke. Would of never had Hendrie down as a co-commentator....not doing a bad job. He's no Hargreaves though 

[Damo70]

It's not Collymore, could be Dean Sturridge, he's done some work for Sky on previous occasions.

Dean Sturridge used to bet quite a few quid in the bookies I managed for eight years. His older brother managed our other branch down the road so he used to pop in to see his brother then come down and bet on the dogs in my shop as he used to bet big and didn't want to potentially compromise his brother's position by betting with him. Dean was a nice guy but a 'last minute Charlie' who would rush up to the counter with a couple of hundred quid bet when the hair was running. I used to give him the benefit of the doubt as I knew he was good for the money. He even came to one of our works Christmas parties in town once.