As was requested, here are 5 players I believe Derby County should look at based on YOUR suggestions
Remember to comment your team + 5 positions below to decide who I do next! 👇
CB: Daniel Ayala
First up we’ve got a returning player. Ayala had a brief loan spell with the Rams, & following his release I feel he could be a very decent option
No doubts over ability. But his age and injury problems may mean he drops a level allowing Derby to take advantage
RB: Matthew Olosunde
In a similar mould in some ways, Olosunde is a player that may have to drop to a level he’s too good for
That being said, at his best he’s a quality full back. A USA international, Olusunde is also available on a free following his release from PNE
LB: Josh Ruffels
Ruffels played 33 games in the Championship this season, showing what a quality option they could lend themselves
Just 1 appearance short of 300 in the EFL, Ruffels is an experienced option that’s still the right side of 30. On a free I believe this is shrewd
AM: Ruben Rodrigues
Of course, this is a deal I don’t want to happen. However, it makes a lot of sense. Geographically it’s the perfect fit
It’s also a low risk move, as his wages won’t be high and his contract is up. It suits the player too; it’s a step in the right direction.
ST: Sam Smith
Perhaps the most ambitious of the list, Smith may have Championship offers on the table this summer
The forward has hit double figures for a poor Cambridge side in the last 2 seasons in League One. His deal expired in the summer, so is available on a free too
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I was asked to do a total rebuild for #CamUtd - so there are a lot of signings suggested here!
Some more ambitious than others! Let me know what club + 3-5 positions to do next! (I will get round to them dw!)
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GK - Archie Mair
Despite being from Scotland, Mair has spent the majority of his career at Norwich
He’s shown himself to be a very capable keeper at L2 level previously, and at 24, he’s certainly one for the future too. He’s on a free as well
GK - Nik Tzanev
Let go by rivals Northampton Town, Tzanev would be a very good option in goal for this level
If the fact he’s turned out recently for their rivals can be looked past, Tzanev has well over 100 EFL appearances to his name already. Wouldn’t have to move too far either
Luke Williams’ latest recruit is attacking midfielder Crowley
He’s especially interesting as he’s spent much of his career in the Netherlands
Here is a thread on the new man, and what we can expect from him 👇
The Key Stats
Age: 25
Height: 5ft9
Last Club: Morecambe
Position: AM (as shown in graphic)
22/23 (League One):
Games: 21
Goals: 2
Assists: 5
1.25 Chances Created per 90
671 passes completed (87% accuracy)
8 tackles won (73% accuracy)
The first thing that catches the eye about Crowley is the speed and quickness of his movement. In particular, how quickly he’s able to manipulate the ball by shifting his feet
Here he completely takes the defender out of the game, opening the space for a perfectly weighted pass