[Football] Wayne Rooney’s Derby County

[Cowfold Seagull]

Rushworth probably needs a Championship loan now. Roberts, yes, it would be a good move for him - his career needs a bit of a pick up; looks a bit stalled at the moment.

I agree re Haydon Roberts, seemingly the blue eyed boy amongst our young starlets when he scored our only goal against Aston Villa in our home League Cup defeat back in 2019.

His career seems to have fallen away a tad since then, and surely he badly needs a season of first team football somewhere.

 

[rippleman]

I don't disagree - The point I was making is that I don't think he would displace Cashin so wouldn't be in the starting XI UNLESS we were playing 2 20 year olds together, which worries me!

But then I doubt Roberts would be sent on loan to a L1 club unless there was some agreement on starting / minutes. Wouldn't do Brighton or the player any good if his arse is parked on the bench.

 

[mikeyjh]

But then I doubt Roberts would be sent on loan to a L1 club unless there was some agreement on starting / minutes. Wouldn't do Brighton or the player any good if his arse is parked on the bench.

Yeah, that's kind of why I was less convinced by this one. One question though, to paraphrase on old friend, can he play Left Back? We're a bit short there!

 

[ac gull]

ST's on sale tomorrow for Derby - behind the goal works out at 14 quid a game

 

[mikeyjh]

ST's on sale tomorrow for Derby - behind the goal works out at 14 quid a game

Finally! No DD option at the moment, does dinnerware the challenge of coming out of admin 4 weeks before kick off...

 

[mikeyjh]

Yeah, that's kind of why I was less convinced by this one. One question though, to paraphrase on old friend, can he play Left Back? We're a bit short there!

Looks like Roberts will play for Derby today - It was actually a proper question above, can he play left back? We have 4 centre halves now (woohoo!!) and no left backs....

 

[severnside gull]

Looks like Roberts will play for Derby today - It was actually a proper question above, can he play left back? We have 4 centre halves now (woohoo!!) and no left backs....

He has certainly played left side of a three. Good passer but doubt he has the pace to contribute effectively as a modern full back

 

[mikeyjh]

He has certainly played left side of a three. Good passer but doubt he has the pace to contribute effectively as a modern full back

Cheers - Some of the chat is that we have Byrne on the right who is the classic modern attacking full back so probably need someone more solid on the left. Possibly.

 

[Swansman]

Looks like Roberts will play for Derby today - It was actually a proper question above, can he play left back? We have 4 centre halves now (woohoo!!) and no left backs....

I have a vague memory he might have played in that position at some point in one of the Cabbage Cup games, swapping with BDB who started the game in the positon. Might be wrong though.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Cheers - Some of the chat is that we have Byrne on the right who is the classic modern attacking full back so probably need someone more solid on the left. Possibly.

mmm can remember seeing Nathan Byrbe a couple of times back in his Crawley days about ten years ago, albeit in League Two at the time.

He was only a relative youngster then, but he impressed me with his enthusiasm and will to get forward.

 

[mikeyjh]

mmm can remember seeing Nathan Byrbe a couple of times back in his Crawley days about ten years ago, albeit in League Two at the time.

He was only a relative youngster then, but he impressed me with his enthusiasm and will to get forward.

Yeah, that sounds like him! Good championship player.

 

[mikeyjh]

Looks like Roberts confirmed, hope it all works out!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Roberts loan confirmed on Derby Official site.

 

[mikeyjh]

Roberts loan confirmed on Derby Official site.

Will be playing the second half, will let you know how he gets on.

 

[mikeyjh]

Roberts at left back for the second half, brings the average age of the team UP!

 

[mikeyjh]

Roberts at left back for the second half, brings the average age of the team UP!

Got booked, subbed off after 32 mins, inauspicious!

 

[GT49er]

Looks like Roberts will play for Derby today - It was actually a proper question above, can he play left back? We have 4 centre halves now (woohoo!!) and no left backs....

He played quite a few of his games at Rochdale at LB - at his age and size he was often getting muscled out of things at CB.

 

[GT49er]

Got booked, subbed off after 32 mins, inauspicious!

Whoops!

 

[mikeyjh]

Whoops!

Hehe, never read too much in to a pre season friendly - I once watched Liam Dickinson in a pre-season friendly at Burton (2008) and thought he looked a player. I was wrong.

That said, we won 2-0 today so are going to walk League One.

 

[mikeyjh]

Piece on Liam & Derby including a little nod to Brighton https://amp.theguardian.com/footbal...by-ready-to-rise-off-the-canvas-liam-rosenior