Derby County manager Paul Warne’s critics have left former England international Carlton Palmer ‘utterly speechless’.
The Rams have started the season below expectations, currently sat in both position after pre-season expectations that they would be pushing near the top of the table.
They are currently ten points off of first placed Portsmouth, and two points off of the playoff positions.
Carlton Palmer thinks Warne should be given more time
Warne has drawn critics thought this season for not being where they were expected to be, but Palmer believes he should be given more time.
“It has been reported that some Derby County fans are losing confidence in manager Paul Warne – again, I’m left utterly speechless,” Palmer told Football League World.
“Derby are on an indifferent run at present, only two wins in their last five games, but sit just outside the play-off places.
“I think the frustration comes from the fact they were fancied to get automatic promotion – I was one of them who tipped them to do so – and that brings pressure and expectation.
“We’re only 11 games in, a lot of football still to be played, and patience is the key.
“Paul is repeatedly having to fend off questions about players leaving, Wayne Rooney has just taken over at Birmingham City and is looking to recruit four of Derby County’s current players in the January transfer window.
“It is unsettling for the players and it’s not conducive to getting consistency, performance and results.
“Paul Warne’s record at Rotherham speaks for itself – two promotions on his CV out of this league, so he knows exactly what he’s doing.
“So, for me, patience is the key in this instance.”