Derby County could move into loan market as they wait on fitness of striker Jamie Ward

“No not FOOTBALL probably, floundering, frustrating, foreboding and foregiving the present state of DCFC . Statements such as mugs parting with money and sitting on the money until the Summer recess makes me think of he who sits on money gets piles! That makes me flabbergasted!!! Good luck to the Rams tonight and please please please get us a result that can lift our spirits a little. Up the Rams!”

“Can someone answer a question for me? Which proven goal scorers are available on loan at the moment? Its all very well saying 'we need a proven scorer' etc etc (I am sure Clough would love to sign one) but there has to be one available in the first place! Not only does he have to be better than the players we already have but his club have got to be prepared to let him go. I honestly get the impression that fans think that the owners have only got to give the nod and we could sign one tomorrow. The same applies to a centre half, or any other position for that matter. We could get Forsyth because he doesn't fit in with Udinese reserves but I don't see many other options at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised if the number of enquiries we have made for players runs well into double figures. It isn't that easy to get just the right player, we have thrown far too much money down the drain on loan signings over the last few years and hardly a single one has made an impression - any mug can part with money. Any money we spend now is less cash to spend in the summer so plenty of thought has to go into it. I totally agree with bringing in loan players with a view to a permanent move as opposed to people we will never see in a Derby shirt again.”

“stivians, you probably used the "F" word banned on this site? FOOTBALL! Lol's. Keep ya chin up, unfortunately you will get the 50 odd points to avoid relegation even with the new iconic loan signing Forsythe.”

“Le Ram You make some great points but Theo has only one attribute that is speed well so has Linford Christie and he cant play football either hes very lucky lad to be a pro footballer because he does not deserve to be”

“ramification.....Sammon has these attributes (sort of) but it is about scoring goals, making defenders nervous and having a bit of pace. That is why fans would have Theo back in the current situations.

We need to go into the loan market otherwise the pro Sammon and Clough lovers will be worried when we are 16th. There is no strenght in depth. There is no competition for places. We rely too much on young players (and then they get injured). Clough has made too many poor/average signings. Clough has his favouites. Clough seems to fall out with too many players. Clough's selections are often strange. Clough's substitutons are often too late. Clg has no plan B when teams 'stop our passing game. lough always blames luck.

For every Brayford, Bryson and Ward there are a number of average or poor signings that have now either left or play and are simply not consistently good enough.”

“I have to agree with most posts on here, particularly Stivians, as we do seem to have got ourselves in a spot of bother with Jamie Ward getting done with the hamstring again. Theo wanted to go out as he wasn't being given a chance and the World Cup beckons for him if he keeps playing. It will be necessary to see Chris Martin over a few more matches before a reasonable assessment can be made and of course he will look realistically at Rams as his contract expires in the summer however he is not considered to be Prem quality by Chris Hughton so if we are looking for someone to take us forward he is not your man.
Whilst we have been struggling for points recently the performances have not been too bad and Palace's goal was a complete fluke seeing the ball re-bounded from a block tackle straight to their man. Of course it was our profligacy with many chances that ultimately cost us the match. I cannot help but feel that we could do with a man like their No.15 though who cannot play much but sure knows how to stop those who can.
My prediction appears to be coming disappointingly true, of a 12th place finish with a possibility of top 10 with more consistency, as we made some effective progress up to the New Year but have let ourselves down since then. After Tuesday night however we have some what could be termed "easier" games which should give us points especially if we put Jacobs out wide to replace Ward and allow the two strikers to stay in harness with Bennett as first choice back-up. Unfortunately what could have been a real season of progress is faltering to the finish!”

“Clough needs to bring in a finisher not just any striker.the management and boards talk of top ten looks unlikely at present .if clough doesn't improve on last season then the pressure will grow from fans/attendance .this would force the hands of the board.i regard myself as pro clough but no improvement on league position would mean the trap door for me ,especially with season ticket prices going up.DI CANIO for me.”

“Just sent a perfectly reasonable comment about the topic and someone has deleted it. Is it okay for Forest supporters to visit this site and **** the club off but then delete an honest and down earth assessment by a true DCFC fan.”

“Whoever we get this late is either going to be a former star striker on very good money or someone that needs to be shipped out to an unsuspecting buyer desperate to pacify the fans. Full credit if we can find such a bargain but looking around the deals have been done and dusted by astute clubs looking to succeed in this division and progress to the Premiership.”

“Ican not believe people on here saying bring Theo back hes gone to Huddersfield to see if they can teach him how to control a football head a football and use his brain when hes playing i think Nigel and his staff have given up on him ever achieving any of those I would love to see Mason having more starts but i think he has a lot of commitments with the England squad coming up”