Derby v QPR 29NOV21 1 - 2 FT 3rd/35pts

We're going to play the way we're going to play but if I were MW this is the kind of game where I'd put Field or Ball in to give us some defensive cover in midfield...first job make sure they don't score.

Even taking off a more attacking midfielder we would have enough to knick and goal

If there are no injuries why would Warburton change things. Yesterday's squad won and kept its 2nd clean sheet in a row.

Why are we dropping Dozzell? The lad has 1 defeat in 16 QPR appearances - and even that came when he only played 12 minutes as a sub against West Brom.

Seems harsh. I expect Field to be a massive player in the second half of the season, but right now I can't see him suddenly dropping Dozzell.

Why you ask?

i strongly believe the Derby away game isnt for him

Yes hes pretty and has a pass in him and yes hes improved massivley, but for me i would play Ball or Field ahead of Dozzell (im not sure if any of you had noticed young Andre when he gets booked he goes missing) this game will be a battle and we need warriors if Johansen is unfit Dozzell wont be able to play his usual role

in this game if johansen is unfit i would play field or Ball alongside Amos because Amos deserves a start and more grit and a tackle in him

Dozzell will be lost without Johansen who performs the role of Ball or Field when Dozzell plays 

Even if Johansen is fit and plays i still wouldnt play Dozzell because this isnt the game for him it would take about 15 minutes for his whole confidence to go again hes a confidence player if you all set your mind back to the Barnsley game you may concur

basically it seems Dozzell needs an experienced head around him in Johansen if Johansen is not fit Dozzell shouldnt play and i basically think Amos should play as he has more of a tackle in him than Dozzell and also will be full of beans and confidence since he hit the back of the net Wednesday

We not only move up to 3rd with a win, but 7 points clear of Huddersfield in 8th - which in this dire league is quite a gap. It's basically a massive opportunity to cement ourselves in the top 6. Hopefully we can take it.

I was going to travel up for this when it was originally scheduled for the Saturday, but night games are not easy to get back from sadly... I agree it will be a tough one as they have beaten top sides already. However, the squad must remind itself it is a top side and deserves to be there! Enjoy it!