Blackburn Rovers were the better side in FA Cup clash, says Derby County boss Nigel Clough

“for what it is worth I thought it was our worst home performance of the season”

“I dont think NC should be saying that a team that are below us in the league and especially when we are at home should be better than us as though that makes it acceptable. Presumably that means that he expects us to finish this season below 14th in the table.”

“A very poor performance from Derby. I do wish Nigel would choose between Bryson, Hughes and Hendrick rather than cramp all 3 of them in the middle. Cant help but think the stats man has made us look that little bit worse though with the 0 shots story... I can remember Brayford hitting the target in the first half and Jeff hitting a 25 yarder over the bar towards the end... Doesn't make up for our woeful performance. I wont be shouting for the board and Mr Clough to leave after that performance in the cup though. If we can get back on our feet next week against Huddersfield then lets not panic”

“Rikki you missed a couple out but I have a feeling that a green arrow has just been deleted so the boys are on your war path. I see the old nasty ,awful description as wrist slashers has arisen again as it normally does if you have constructive comments which certain posters disagree with!”

“Rikkibobbie -: N.C. has made many mistakes, some he has repeated over and over again, tactics and team selection along with substitutions leave me bewildered at times. We have the talent but they must be allowed to and be encouraged to play to their strenghts, Brayford in the middle was a joke just for one example.
I believe N.C. has done a good job as far as getting rid of the rubbish that was here, and has improved the squad with a very limited budget. Not all buys have worked, but it is a numbers game and those that do not work out have moved out. I do not believe there are too many other managers who would want to come here and work with GSE.
We should be in a better place than what we are by now, but I prefer todays position rather than the days of billy and tony.
Onwards and Upwards - No Matter What
COYR”

“Don't get me wrong DBRAM- there is only one player i'd have out of their squad and thats Jordan Rhodes (think he is a great striker for any team)..
But at the end of the day agent clough once again got it wrong..
He chooses the team over personel... not over form i.e. when jacobs and Ben was in the side there was balance and we was playing and out playing sides... As soon as ward and Bryson come back (as much as I rate Bryson) he takes 2 out and brings ward n bryson in and things go **** up again..

If this keeps happening, clough aint taking us nowhere and we will just be mid table flirters”

“Amen Flexico.. Its odd not seeing Ibeliveido and derwentx not being on here defending their beloved nc from all the criticism!
hopefully many more people like yourself, tads, stimac and myself are seeing what we see!”

“A day off by all concerned, pathetic not to have one shot! We have some fine talent in the squad and have proven that we can play good football, holding our own against others and indeed out playing them. But this sort of result should never happen. Rovers have no champions or top shelf players on their books, obviously 100% was not given on the day.”

“Derby County 0 - Blackburn Rovers 3. Blackburn Rovers were the better side in FA Cup clash, says Derby County boss Nigel Clough. No **** Sherlock.”

“calm down dear, I was just saying players can get complacent and I was there and I know Leds was not at fault you Plank...”