[RGS]

Little man is the biggest leader

http://www.derbyshir...field-1-8749238

[Siberian Spireite]

RGS, on 12 September 2017 - 11:46 AM, said:

Little man is the biggest leader

http://www.derbyshir...field-1-8749238

Is Caldwell for real? Reed has some talent but has not led on the field, from what I have seen so far...?

[Sammy Spireite]

Siberian Spireite, on 12 September 2017 - 12:04 PM, said:

Is Caldwell for real? Reed has some talent but has not led on the field, from what I have seen so far...?

Sounds to me like someone has already accepted their fate and is trying to verbally facilitate such outcome.

[Toddhopper.]

I don't think anyone is listening anymore.

[Maddog Tannen]

I think you only have to listen to his comments and look at his body language to see that he is a beaten man and will definitely be going if we lose this evening.... having said that i hope we win obviously....

[The Rev.]

RGS, on 12 September 2017 - 11:46 AM, said:

Little man is the biggest leader

http://www.derbyshir...field-1-8749238

A bit of a pointless (no pun intended) statement Gary! Impressing the manager by being `the biggest leader' in the dressing room is relatively meaningless unless those qualities are taken out onto the pitch, and Reed's recent displays have deteriorated to such a degree that, like the majority of the team he's been woeful. Energy and enthusiasm doesn't make up for lack of application and experience - and running around like a headless chicken doesn't help the cause but merely highlights the inadequacies & problems in midfield. If Louis Reed is the `biggest leader' in the dressing room, perhaps that's his best position at the moment - and you should leave him there?

[SpireiteFitzy]

Siberian Spireite, on 12 September 2017 - 12:04 PM, said:

Is Caldwell for real? Reed has some talent but has not led on the field, from what I have seen so far...?

What's more worrying is if that is true, then we apparently have a loanee who cares more than the players actually employed by this club. I mean if COG, Hird, Evatt, Weir etc are not showing any dressing room leadership compared to a 20 year old loanee then no wonder we struggle

[60s 70s Spireite]

SaltergateBlue01222, on 12 September 2017 - 04:06 PM, said:

A bit of a pointless (no pun intended) statement Gary! Impressing the manager by being `the biggest leader' in the dressing room is relatively meaningless unless those qualities are taken out onto the pitch, and Reed's recent displays have deteriorated to such a degree that, like the majority of the team he's been woeful. Energy and enthusiasm doesn't make up for lack of application and experience - and running around like a headless chicken doesn't help the cause but merely highlights the inadequacies & problems in midfield. If Louis Reed is the `biggest leader' in the dressing room, perhaps that's his best position at the moment - and you should leave him there?

The team is full of players with no confidence to take the ball forward, or even pass it forward, and he is one of the worst at the moment. He showed in the pre season friendly v Rotherham what he is capable of, great skill on the ball at this level, an eye for a pass and tigerish (cub) tackling.

However he has perhaps shown us why Wilder never picked him for a competitive match last season, a different lad when it matters, no confidence to retain the ball or go forward with it; what remains is the tackling and that is not coming off at the moment.

[The Rev.]

60s 70s Spireite, on 12 September 2017 - 04:29 PM, said:

The team is full of players with no confidence to take the ball forward, or even pass it forward, and he is one of the worst at the moment. He showed in the pre season friendly v Rotherham what he is capable of, great skill on the ball at this level, an eye for a pass and tigerish (cub) tackling.

However he has perhaps shown us why Wilder never picked him for a competitive match last season, a different lad when it matters, no confidence to retain the ball or go forward with it; what remains is the tackling and that is not coming off at the moment.

An excellent assessment - that's what I meant when I said his performances had deteriorated. Not saying he doesn't show promise - but that's not what we need right now.
Edit: Looks like he's woken up! Nice goal.....

This post has been edited by SaltergateBlue01222: 12 September 2017 - 07:46 PM

[60s 70s Spireite]

SaltergateBlue01222, on 12 September 2017 - 07:17 PM, said:

An excellent assessment - that's what I meant when I said his performances had deteriorated. Not saying he doesn't show promise - but that's not what we need right now.

Tooley has just said on Peak it's more of the same tonight from Reed. Too many sideways passes, no running with the ball.

Edi, Reed has just got the message!

This post has been edited by 60s 70s Spireite: 12 September 2017 - 07:32 PM

[hilly81]

60s 70s Spireite, on 12 September 2017 - 07:29 PM, said:

Tooley has just said on Peak it's more of the same tonight from Reed. Too many sideways passes, no running with the ball.

Lol

[RGS]

Caldwell's post game thoughts - http://www.derbyshir...dwell-1-8750573

[RGS]

Gallery: Fans who made the long trip - http://www.derbyshir...esday-1-8750943

Gallery: Match action - http://www.derbyshir...ester-1-8750946

[Sammy Spireite]

RGS, on 13 September 2017 - 10:11 AM, said:

Gallery: Fans who made the long trip - http://www.derbyshir...esday-1-8750943

Is Phil's missus a trekkie?

Was Benno laughing at all the 'town to win' score predictions?

No Warfey??

[Benno Spire]

Sammy Spireite, on 13 September 2017 - 10:50 AM, said:

Is Phil's missus a trekkie?

Was Benno laughing at all the 'town to win' score predictions?

No Warfey??

Yes I was

[RGS]

Column, on the real heroes from the Colchester game

http://www.derbyshir...fling-1-8751362

[Lincs Spireite]

RGS, on 13 September 2017 - 11:54 AM, said:

Column, on the real heroes from the Colchester game

http://www.derbyshir...fling-1-8751362

Great post Graham, I wish all management would read it, particularly DA. ( As if they cared)

[Crack]

RGS, on 13 September 2017 - 11:54 AM, said:

Column, on the real heroes from the Colchester game

http://www.derbyshir...fling-1-8751362

117 Medals or 117 free brain scans for travelling so far to see rubbish. Try the local tip.

[Mr_Pleasant]

RGS, on 13 September 2017 - 11:54 AM, said:

Column, on the real heroes from the Colchester game

http://www.derbyshir...fling-1-8751362

Superb article.

[tomjoad]

Crack, on 13 September 2017 - 12:19 PM, said:

117 Medals or 117 free brain scans for travelling so far to see rubbish. Try the local tip.