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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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
🧵🏴 England play against North Macedonia tonight. England aren’t adverse to former Non-League players, with Mings in the current squad potentially playing tonight
So here is an XI of players in Non-League who I feel could one day pull on the famous 3 Lions Shirt 👇
Owen Foster
Scunthorpe’s 18 year old keeper Foster had a brilliant stint when called upon last season, so much so that he is now going on trial at several Championship clubs
A brilliant shot stopper, Foster has massive potential. Needs the right development
Kellen Fisher
Okay, so Fisher isn’t technically a NL player anymore BUT he only just moved to Norwich, so I’m counting him here
That move says it all for him really - he has genuine potential to be a top right back. He’s already mature beyond his years at 18
Promoted side Sheffield Wednesday were requested yday afternoon. So here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions
Remember to comment your team + 5 positions below 👇
GK: Josh Vickers
Wednesday rotated their keepers last season, so you’d expect them to need to add another safe pair of hands
Vickers is exactly that. He’s based fairly locally, so geography works, and he’s shown over a number of years he’s a very capable keeper
CB: Lloyd Jones
A defender I’d like to see make the step up with Wednesday is Jones. He’s been brilliant for Cambridge for a number of years, and is now available on a free
A strong defender, one in his prime at 27, Jones is capable on the ball & would be a cost effective move