Jamie Ward

[Machiavelli]

He's really not.

How are you getting on at the moment? We recognised fairly early on that it was going to be a dire season, and survival, a manager remaining in place (hopefully!) means there's somewhat of a positive gloss on things. But you've battered the Championship for two seasons now, but something's gone badly wrong in the last few months (or have I got that assessment wrong?)

 

[MattBackHome]

I'd take Ward in a heartbeat.

 

[mikeyjh]

How are you getting on at the moment? We recognised fairly early on that it was going to be a dire season, and survival, a manager remaining in place (hopefully!) means there's somewhat of a positive gloss on things. But you've battered the Championship for two seasons now, but something's gone badly wrong in the last few months (or have I got that assessment wrong?)

I think your assessment is entirely correct for this season but not last - Yeah we lost the play off final but sh*t happens right? This season was strange, we never hit the heights of 13/14 but I don't think it was a great league this year. In terms of what went wrong, you can't put the finger on 1 particular thing but the mystery around McClaren to Newcastle was odd and his resistance to boot it in to touch didn't help..... Injuries did hit us hard, 2 positions are key to the way Derby play - defensive midfield and errrm Chris Martin! in the DM position we went through Thorne, Eustace and Mascarell and Martin got injured for a couple of months. But you have to question why we didn't have appropriate cover (we had 'wingers' coming out of our ********s) OR change the style of play.... Still, we're in a very healthy state off the pitch and a strong squad to build on so who knows.

 

[Machiavelli]

I think your assessment is entirely correct for this season but not last - Yeah we lost the play off final but sh*t happens right? This season was strange, we never hit the heights of 13/14 but I don't think it was a great league this year. In terms of what went wrong, you can't put the finger on 1 particular thing but the mystery around McClaren to Newcastle was odd and his resistance to boot it in to touch didn't help..... Injuries did hit us hard, 2 positions are key to the way Derby play - defensive midfield and errrm Chris Martin! in the DM position we went through Thorne, Eustace and Mascarell and Martin got injured for a couple of months. But you have to question why we didn't have appropriate cover (we had 'wingers' coming out of our ********s) OR change the style of play.... Still, we're in a very healthy state off the pitch and a strong squad to build on so who knows.

Sounds as though you're fine. Which is good. And Derby look in good long-term shape too -- and thanks for the overview, which makes total sense. Think it'll take us a while to get into such a situation.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

I rate him. Quality player who would be perfect for us.

Get him in!

 

[mikeyjh]

Sounds as though you're fine. Which is good. And Derby look in good long-term shape too -- and thanks for the overview, which makes total sense. Think it'll take us a while to get into such a situation.

It's always a cycle isn't it, so enjoy the good times and when things aren't going so well? Enjoy them as well, cos you know the only way is up then!

 

[B.W.]

It's always a cycle isn't it, so enjoy the good times and when things aren't going so well? Enjoy them as well, cos you know the only way is up then!

We created our own cycle... well, downward spiral, but I admire your positivity.

Oh, and I like Jamie Ward as a player...

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Sheffield United fans going on about Ward on Twitter. I think he's an ex Blade anyway so might fancy a move back. Not too far geographically either, so wouldn't need to uproot the family.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

Height means sod all in football Two words : Lionel Messi

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Nottingham Forest close in on free agent Jamie Ward after his release from Derby"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3086392/Nottingham-Forest-close-free-agent-Jamie-Ward-release-Derby.html

 

[glasfryn]

Height means sod all in football Two words : Lionel Messi

and another two
Peter Ward
Oh and another
Fred Binney

 

[London Irish]

Yes, always looks dangerous

 

[Paris]

and another two
Peter Ward
Oh and another
Fred Binney

Jeff Minton

 

[B.W.]

Eric Potts

 

[KZNSeagull]

"Nottingham Forest close in on free agent Jamie Ward after his release from Derby"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...lose-free-agent-Jamie-Ward-release-Derby.html

Paul Taylor ‏@nottmtails 14m14 minutes ago
Ward's wage demands had made deal seem unlikely - he wanted far more than £10k when approached by other clubs - but is close tojoining #nffc

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Paul Taylor ‏@nottmtails 14m14 minutes ago
Ward's wage demands had made deal seem unlikely - he wanted far more than £10k when approached by other clubs - but is close tojoining #nffc

Glad #NFFC can afford such inflated wages.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Glad #NFFC can afford such inflated wages.

I know, ridiculous isn't it? Are they still embargoed under FFP? If so, it means they have lost someone on even higher wages.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I know, ridiculous isn't it? Are they still embargoed under FFP? If so, it means they have lost someone on even higher wages.

Maybe they are selling us Lansbury

 

[Zebedee]

Another good player who has passed us by.....I suspect this is going to happen a lot over the next few weeks. I only hope that we have learned that quality players generally cost money.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Another good player who has passed us by.....I suspect this is going to happen a lot over the next few weeks. I only hope that we have learned that quality players generally cost money.

But if another team is willing to pay, say 25k a week, should we follow?