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It all boils down to which team scores first.
We have to score first to stay in the tie. If they score first it could be all over.
It all boils down to which team scores first.
Not sure Maclaren did though. He brought on Dawkins and Sammon for Ward and Russell. Attack minded players. The pressure we were putting them under forced them to defend. I agree with you that Derby could and probably should have killed the tie off last night. I wonder......
We have to score first to stay in the tie. If they score first it could be all over.
I don't subscribe to this view as it will just mean we will need to win 2-1 to force extra time, same reverse result as the Amex. As it is we need to score 2 to win outright and avoid extra time so I think the argument that the first goal is crucial is not as clear cut as it seems
Spot on. McClaren said afterwards he was disappointed at how we sat back and allowed you so much possession in the 2nd half. People in our end were saying the same - it could have (and could still) cost us dear.
I'm hoping we don't have our normal sloppy. sluggish start on Sunday, which would only encourage you to press for an early goal, but it wouldn't surprise me if that's exactly what happens. Then it will get, ahem, interesting.
I agree. Which begs the question, why on Earth did McClaren set up Derby to protect what they had in the second half? I think they could have killed the tie playing as they had for the second quarter of the game. If we somehow pull this off on Sunday, that's where I think Derby fans will point out the tie was lost.
I don't subscribe to this view as it will just mean we will need to win 2-1 to force extra time, same reverse result as the Amex. As it is we need to score 2 to win outright and avoid extra time so I think the argument that the first goal is crucial is not as clear cut as it seems
I agree. Which begs the question, why on Earth did McClaren set up Derby to protect what they had in the second half? I think they could have killed the tie playing as they had for the second quarter of the game. If we somehow pull this off on Sunday, that's where I think Derby fans will point out the tie was lost.
Away goals dont count extra in the play offs, therefore we only need to win 1-0 to force extra time.
Personally I can't wait for the game on Sunday .
Packed away end, all signing and shouting together and only a goal behind.
I would rather be in our shoes than Derby's as they won't know wether to twist or stick with that one goal lead !!
Bring it on !!!
Derby are a classy club…..gave Nigel Clough a lot of time (possibly too much), play decent football, are VERY well supported (even when times are tough). Assuming we don't go up, I really hope Derby make it.
I can't believe some of the negativity, went to the pub straight after work and so many so called supporters already writing us off. I think we will score in each half, allbeit against the run of play, and go through 3 2 on aggregate.