Thursday, 28 February 2013
Chad Blogpost 3
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Saturday, 23 February 2013
Watford 2-1 Derby
Derby arrived at Vicarage road with more injury problems. Freeman is out for 3-4 weeks and rather than play rookie defenders Valentin Gjokaj and Jamie Hanson, Nigel Clough named Ben Davies at Right Back after he did a good job covering when called upon to on Tuesday night.
Jake Buxton returned from I jury, but wasn't risked as a starter and loanee Chris Martin was named amongst the Derby substitutes.
Watford had the better of the first half and despite squandering a few early chances they always looked dangerous whilst in the Rams penalty area.
Vydra put the Hornets ahead in the 35th minute through Vydra and Abdi also went close a few minutes later.
The introduction of Chris Martin at Half time in place of Conor Sammon did give Derby a better balanced attack. Mason Bennett also seemed to thrive in an attacking role down the right.
Derby were far better in the second half, but Watford extended their lead after an Abdi corner found Ekstrand who delivered from twelve yards and yet againDerby's defence showed the frailties from set plays.
Derby there on were the better side for the remainder of the game and pulled a goal back after Keogh was fouled in the box and Jamie Ward converting the resulting penalty after 73 minutes.
Despite upping the pace, Derby were to return home from Vicarage Round pointless.
Next up is Crystal Palace at home on Friday.
Derby County: Legzdins; Davies, Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson (Buxton 46); Coutts, Hendrick, Bryson, Jacobs (Martin 46); Ward, Sammon (Bennett 72). Subs Not Used: Fielding, Gjokaj, Doyle, Hanson.
Watford: Almunia (Bond 45), Doyley, Vydra (Deeney 87 ), Abdi, Cassetti, Nosworthy, Geijo (Hogg 75), Battocchio, Chalobah, Ekstrand. Subs Not Used: Yeates, Forsyth, Murray, Forestieri.
Man of the match - Vydra
Attendance: 14,425 (929 Visiting Supporters).
Jake Buxton returned from I jury, but wasn't risked as a starter and loanee Chris Martin was named amongst the Derby substitutes.
Watford had the better of the first half and despite squandering a few early chances they always looked dangerous whilst in the Rams penalty area.
Vydra put the Hornets ahead in the 35th minute through Vydra and Abdi also went close a few minutes later.
The introduction of Chris Martin at Half time in place of Conor Sammon did give Derby a better balanced attack. Mason Bennett also seemed to thrive in an attacking role down the right.
Derby were far better in the second half, but Watford extended their lead after an Abdi corner found Ekstrand who delivered from twelve yards and yet againDerby's defence showed the frailties from set plays.
Derby there on were the better side for the remainder of the game and pulled a goal back after Keogh was fouled in the box and Jamie Ward converting the resulting penalty after 73 minutes.
Despite upping the pace, Derby were to return home from Vicarage Round pointless.
Next up is Crystal Palace at home on Friday.
Derby County: Legzdins; Davies, Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson (Buxton 46); Coutts, Hendrick, Bryson, Jacobs (Martin 46); Ward, Sammon (Bennett 72). Subs Not Used: Fielding, Gjokaj, Doyle, Hanson.
Watford: Almunia (Bond 45), Doyley, Vydra (Deeney 87 ), Abdi, Cassetti, Nosworthy, Geijo (Hogg 75), Battocchio, Chalobah, Ekstrand. Subs Not Used: Yeates, Forsyth, Murray, Forestieri.
Man of the match - Vydra
Attendance: 14,425 (929 Visiting Supporters).
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
When Shackleton took the Biscuits
The latest Chad blog is now online.
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Monday, 18 February 2013
Derby 1-1 Bolton
Another frustrating night for the Rams saw them again have to share the spoils with a visiting side.
Manager Nigel Clough already with defensive injuries hitting the squad, saw Keiron Freeman injured in the 22nd minute after a foul by David Ngog. The young right back struggled on for a few minutes before being replaced by Ben Davies.
Bolton did actually have the first real shot of the game when Ngog shot from twenty yards, but Legzdins comfortably saved.
The Game as usual saw Derby dominate possession without having the quality in the final third of the field to take advantage of it. Sammon although drawing a blank again, did on a couple of occasions catch a defender in play and rob them of the ball.
The first half looked liked remaining goalless until in the second minute of added time, when Spearing's free kick hit the net via a slight deflection off Keogh.
Such a disappointing end to the half as it was Derby who had the better play and chances up to that point.
It was Derby who were quicker out of the blocks in the second half, but try as they might, they had trouble breaking through the Bolton defence. Sammon and later on Robinson both saw decent attempts foiled by Bogdan.
It was in the 82nd minute that Jacobs hit a cross for Ward to head in his tenth goal of the season and put the Rams on level terms.
Derby piled on the pressure in search of a winner, but the game remained level to end another frustrating match.
Derby go on the road to Watford on Saturday. Not an easy task with a full squad and now made even more difficult by the increasing number of players on the injury list. Freeman is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks.
Derby County: Legzdins; Freeman (Davies 29), Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson; Coutts (Robinson 74), Hendrick, Bryson, Jacobs; Sammon, Ward. Subs Not Used: Fielding, Bennett, Hanson, Doyle, Gjokaj.
Bolton Wanderers: Bogdan; Mears, Knight, Dawson, Ricketts; Spearing, Pratley, Chung-Yong, Eagles (M. Davies 85) ; Ngog (K. Davies 65), C Davies (Sordell 74). Subs Not Used: Lonergan, Holden, Wheater, De Ridder.
Man of the match - John Brayford
Attendance: 22,145 (774 Visiting Supporters).
Manager Nigel Clough already with defensive injuries hitting the squad, saw Keiron Freeman injured in the 22nd minute after a foul by David Ngog. The young right back struggled on for a few minutes before being replaced by Ben Davies.
Bolton did actually have the first real shot of the game when Ngog shot from twenty yards, but Legzdins comfortably saved.
The Game as usual saw Derby dominate possession without having the quality in the final third of the field to take advantage of it. Sammon although drawing a blank again, did on a couple of occasions catch a defender in play and rob them of the ball.
The first half looked liked remaining goalless until in the second minute of added time, when Spearing's free kick hit the net via a slight deflection off Keogh.
Such a disappointing end to the half as it was Derby who had the better play and chances up to that point.
It was Derby who were quicker out of the blocks in the second half, but try as they might, they had trouble breaking through the Bolton defence. Sammon and later on Robinson both saw decent attempts foiled by Bogdan.
It was in the 82nd minute that Jacobs hit a cross for Ward to head in his tenth goal of the season and put the Rams on level terms.
Derby piled on the pressure in search of a winner, but the game remained level to end another frustrating match.
Derby go on the road to Watford on Saturday. Not an easy task with a full squad and now made even more difficult by the increasing number of players on the injury list. Freeman is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks.
Derby County: Legzdins; Freeman (Davies 29), Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson; Coutts (Robinson 74), Hendrick, Bryson, Jacobs; Sammon, Ward. Subs Not Used: Fielding, Bennett, Hanson, Doyle, Gjokaj.
Bolton Wanderers: Bogdan; Mears, Knight, Dawson, Ricketts; Spearing, Pratley, Chung-Yong, Eagles (M. Davies 85) ; Ngog (K. Davies 65), C Davies (Sordell 74). Subs Not Used: Lonergan, Holden, Wheater, De Ridder.
Man of the match - John Brayford
Attendance: 22,145 (774 Visiting Supporters).
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Derby 0-0 Wolves
An uneventful, dire boring game that must go down as one of the worst at Pride Park this season ended in stalemate between the Rams and Wolves.
Nigel Clough was unable to ring in a Left Back in on loan to cover for Gareth Roberts who started a three game suspension following his red card at Hull. Michael Hoganson got the call up to deputise for Roberts and put in a fine performance on his full debut.
With Mark O'Brien and Jake Buxton both ruled out, John Brayford was moved in the middle of the defence with Keiron Freeman starting at Right Back.
Visiting manager Dean Saunders received a great welcome from Rams fans who still talk about his days when he led the Derby attack. Spanish midfielder Inigo Idiakez was also welcomed as a special guest for the day.
Right from kick off to the final whistle the game lacked attacking plays and excitement. Despite Ward and Sammon working hard the Derby attack just couldn't crack the Wolves defence.
the visitors produced very little too apart from an effort by O'Hara that Legzdins had no trouble dealing with.
The few positives from the game was the form of youngsters Hoganson and Freeman, plus Sammon again putting in a real shift up front.
Bolton visit Pride Park in Tuesday and should provide a more threatening attack. Derby will have to be on their toes in order to get something out of the game.
Derby County: Legzdins; Freeman, Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson; Coutts, Hendrick, Hughes (Jacobs 63), Bryson; Ward, Sammon. Subs Not Used: Fielding, Doyle, Robinson, Davies, Bennett, Gjokaj.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Ikeme; Foley, Batth, Gorkss, Ward; Doyle (Ebanks-Blake 70), Edwards (Peszko 89), Henry, O’Hara (Davis 74); Sigurdason, Sako. Subs Not Used: De Vries, Berra, Doherty, Cassidy.
Man of the match - Keiron Freeman
Attendance - 23,036, no away attendance given.
Nigel Clough was unable to ring in a Left Back in on loan to cover for Gareth Roberts who started a three game suspension following his red card at Hull. Michael Hoganson got the call up to deputise for Roberts and put in a fine performance on his full debut.
With Mark O'Brien and Jake Buxton both ruled out, John Brayford was moved in the middle of the defence with Keiron Freeman starting at Right Back.
Visiting manager Dean Saunders received a great welcome from Rams fans who still talk about his days when he led the Derby attack. Spanish midfielder Inigo Idiakez was also welcomed as a special guest for the day.
Right from kick off to the final whistle the game lacked attacking plays and excitement. Despite Ward and Sammon working hard the Derby attack just couldn't crack the Wolves defence.
the visitors produced very little too apart from an effort by O'Hara that Legzdins had no trouble dealing with.
The few positives from the game was the form of youngsters Hoganson and Freeman, plus Sammon again putting in a real shift up front.
Bolton visit Pride Park in Tuesday and should provide a more threatening attack. Derby will have to be on their toes in order to get something out of the game.
Derby County: Legzdins; Freeman, Keogh, Brayford, Hoganson; Coutts, Hendrick, Hughes (Jacobs 63), Bryson; Ward, Sammon. Subs Not Used: Fielding, Doyle, Robinson, Davies, Bennett, Gjokaj.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Ikeme; Foley, Batth, Gorkss, Ward; Doyle (Ebanks-Blake 70), Edwards (Peszko 89), Henry, O’Hara (Davis 74); Sigurdason, Sako. Subs Not Used: De Vries, Berra, Doherty, Cassidy.
Man of the match - Keiron Freeman
Attendance - 23,036, no away attendance given.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Chad Blog
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My first blog post for the Mansfield Chad.
My first blog post for the Mansfield Chad.
Welcome Back Dean!
Tomorrow we welcome Dean Saunders and his Wolves side to Pride Park.
Dean was a formidable striker during his playing days. Starting at Swansea, including a loan spell at Cardiff, he moved on to Brighton and the Oxford.
It was whilst at Oxford that he really came to the attention of the bigger clubs. He moved to Derby in a million pound move that left Mark Lawrenson so incensed that he quit as Oxfords manager.
Whilst at Derby he was part of a successful strike partnership with Paul Goddard. Never failing to deliver, Saunders was a great striker who always had you on the edge of your seat.
Liverpool were the club Dean joined following Derby's relegation and he went on to Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford.
He cut his managerial teeth at Wrexham and then moved on to Doncaster before arriving at Molineux.
I'm sure Rams fans will give Dean a great reception tomorrow.
Dean was a formidable striker during his playing days. Starting at Swansea, including a loan spell at Cardiff, he moved on to Brighton and the Oxford.
It was whilst at Oxford that he really came to the attention of the bigger clubs. He moved to Derby in a million pound move that left Mark Lawrenson so incensed that he quit as Oxfords manager.
Whilst at Derby he was part of a successful strike partnership with Paul Goddard. Never failing to deliver, Saunders was a great striker who always had you on the edge of your seat.
Liverpool were the club Dean joined following Derby's relegation and he went on to Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford.
He cut his managerial teeth at Wrexham and then moved on to Doncaster before arriving at Molineux.
I'm sure Rams fans will give Dean a great reception tomorrow.
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