Rams Smash Late Three Past Worrying Bees – Brentford 1 Derby 3 (Video)

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   Woodybee on February 21, 2016 at 9:20 pm

   Hi Dave – The reality is that some of our players aren’t quite good enough to challenge at the top end of this division – not their fault but true nonetheless. We were spoilt last season with the quality of players and the team played some fantastic football which has obviously raised unrealistic expectations amongst some supporters.

   I take heart from the Walsall team that came down and beat us in the Cup – that team was dynamic, skilful and played some decent football – most importantly it was Dean Smith’s team and showed us what we can expect when he gets his type of players in. There’s obviously going to be a clear out in the Summer and expect to see a lot of new faces come in. Let’s all try and stick together while we’re going through this transition – the future is still very bright for this Club.

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   Ray on February 22, 2016 at 11:49 am

   Have to agree with the above. Dean Smith has a team he inherited. He had no say or control over who has gone and was not permitted to buy any new players. They were all decisions of those above him, the Co-Directors of Football, the owner or the players themselves. After all, we have DS as he was one of the few “managers” out there who would agree to the system we now run. Now he has to show his true “managerial” credentials by working with the players who remain and organising the team structure to gain the points we need for safety. In the summer he will no doubt be given some options to buy and next summer we shall see Dean Smith’s side playing at Griffin Park.

   I am somewhat nervous as to whether we will survive, as we have no strike force, a very leaky defence and a midfield that has been severely weaken by the loss of Toums and Douglas. I believe, as many have said, that we can accumulate those points from the teams that are actually worse than us. We will then end up in a league position that reflects who we are.

   We are effectively in pre-season training for next 2016/17 already but with a lots of pressure and potential cost.

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     Ray on February 24, 2016 at 9:10 am

     Relieved after last night. We can do it. It is in no way Dean Smith’s team for next summer, but a team that he can organise to hold there own in this league for now, albeit not up against the top bunch. Great result, well done!

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