Playing For Pride
By: MoonPig | March 13th, 2008Hands up who thought David Jones’ goal at Stamford Bridge was the start of a massive revival? Anyone…? Anyone…? Well I think last night’s result summed up our season. Most Derby fans would agree that games against Chelsea and Manchester United (on Saturday) weren’t going to define our season but in a strange sort of way they have.
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They’ve shown how destroyed the teams confidence is and how far away they are from where they need to be. Add that to some terrible luck and you’ve got yourself a bad season. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not at the bottom of the table on bad luck alone but it’s worth mentioning that, after the Bolton game (January 2nd) which we lost in stoppage time, if games had lasted 88 minutes we’d have been 4th bottom. That doesn’t always constitute a great season but I’m sure the difference between 4th bottom and bottom, 230 points adrift of anyone isn’t lost on any of you. |
In addition to Alan Stubbs limping off last night, existing long term injuries to the squad (Giles Barnes - no return date, Danny Mills – Hip, due back in June, Claude Davis – Knee, due back end of May,
Tyrone Mears - shin injury, due back June), in addition to other long term injuries during the season (just like any other team) and it’s bad news for an already ‘thin’ squad.
The damage was done before Paul Jewell arrived, some of the players were given the opportunity to see if they were good enough, and they’re not. Next season it’s expected that we’ll have a different mentality and a different team but for now we’re looking forward to playing Manchester United on Saturday and playing for pride, which is what all football fans demand, even when losing. Especially when losing.
Remember, there’s always someone worse off…. 
some of them are living a few miles away in Nottingham ————————————->
Cheers.
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If you had lost by ten Paul Jewell wouldn’t have complained… he said “We were outclassed and outfought by a terrific Chelsea team. It was like the world heavyweight champion against an amateur lightweight.”
Derby fans who made the journey were quality whn big ears scored your goal. Chelsea fans felt so sorry for you we cheered and clapped for you too!!! I know that cos I was there!!!BTW Alan Stubbs is a MAJOR doubt against Man Ure on Saturday. More than likely you will lose by ten!!
Sorry mate
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…and the nightmare continues!
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