[[FM21] Derby County - Why manage the Rams? / How are you getting on?]

11 hours ago, Stuniverse said:

Welcome to Derby County, @he6rt6gr6m. Stick with it, my experience and that of others on here, suggests that once you've ridden out the early season injuries then things do improve for the Rams. With good management of course LOL 

At least a couple of managers have reported takeovers on here and these appear to happen early in the second season.

Good luck!

Ooo there's hope yet then. Haha! I think things are gonna pick up to be honest. They're getting better and more familiar with the 4-3-3 I play, just got to stop conceding goals!

 

I'll keep you guys updated and keep reading for other's stories. They've intrigued me!

[[FM21] Derby County - Why manage the Rams? / How are you getting on?]

Stumbled across this thread while searching to see if anyone else had decided to go crazy and pick Derby County in FM21, and I'm glad I'm not alone. Jesus this is hard work. 😂

 

Currently 8 games into a three-man multiplayer and it's not going well. Joined just as the transfer window was closed, I'm unfamiliar with a lot of these guys as a Blackburn fan, other than Kazim-Richards! Rooney has been struggling to get to match fitness after injury, but seems to be settling well in the centre of a middle three with Max Bird, who's been excellent, and Shinnie/Knight/Holmes rotating in and out. Waghorn has been out and remains out until probably Christmas, and is a player I could desperately do with.

 

Jordan Ibe has been a revelation as well, after I initially attempted to sell him to raise funds (I didn't realise he'd just signed) but after a couple of screamers and some positive displays, he's first on the team sheet.

 

The defence is decimated. I think during that window, one or two of the defenders were sold so I'm bare. Right back is a real problem, and I'm completely exposed there, leaking goals. Last game was a 2-3 loss to Huddersfield, with 18 shots to their 9, so the chances are there. Just no prolific striker to put them away - even Rooney is missing these chances.

 

I brought in Guidetti for very cheap, but he's not doing much at all. Portanova and Ranocchia came in from Juventus on loan and they are growing in confidence. Lawrence is back from injury and getting some decent form so I feel like I'm making progress. Need just one or two more of those chances to be converted and we'll start gaining points! We sit 17th at the moment, thanks to wins against Luton and someone else, it seems the team is now learning the tactic I use well.

 

Steve McClaren was already instilled as the Assistant when I came in, but I'm not overly impressed. Staff has been the focus and the scouts are out trying to find me a decent striker for loan or free with height and stature. Though after reading the first page of this thread and watching the YouTube guy, I may take a shot at Idah. At 6'1" it's worth it, especially seeing as he can hit the target!

 

Question: has anyone had a takeover? I've had two separate denials from the chair so far! Be nice to have it and get a couple of mill' to ease the strain! 😅