I said before this game our season was at somewhat of a crossroads.
Result left me bitter but on reflection and having had a nights kip I'm more relaxed.
Excellent stadium very easy to get in and out. I actually thought the Derby fans keeping the ball was hilarious as we had been giving them pelters for a solid 10 minutes first half (we've got the ball we've lost the ball) ad Infiniti
For our part we looked very very comfortable when we took the lead.
Composed and patient I had the feeling we would score again and bent knee nothing about that goal. He's made a career of that but fair play.
Was pleased to see the half time whistle.
Tiago stood out for me. Had a great debut. Never panics just does the basics very well. Gunter too was full of energy as always. Gifted them two goals. Not sure who was responsible for the half hearted pass that allowed Ince in. Lifted the Derby fans and made for a hostile but exciting last 15 minutes.
The sense of tension when balls got played back at pace towards Ali was painful. Whole stadium sensed it. Needs sorting. He hasn't got the technical ability so abandon that tactic.
Swift got harrasssed off the ball too many times for my liking. Ran into blind alleys quite a bit.
All in all apart from stupid mistakes we were actually very good yesterday ! That might sound odd but we played some quality football at times. With some tinkering and self belief this is a side that can do big things I really believe that.
Special word of mention to the Yorkshire nobber sat beside me (you know who you are) pleasure meeting you.
And to the Reading support. Stood and sang and got behind the team. Like the Tiago song too. Well done all.
Derby - great ground friendly bunch but ur chicken balti pie was muck. My son took one bite and chucked it. He's 7 and a professional so I trust his judgement.
Onwards and upwards. What could possibly go wrong
