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17 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Newcastle 0 Derby County 1, 13 September 1969.

Roy McFarland scored the winner to shut up the Geordies around us yelling about Jimmy Smith.

The significance of the game was that, for the first time in my lifetime, Derby County went top of Division 1 that day.

The following week, we thrashed Tottenham 5-0 at Derby in front of the biggest crowd ever at the Baseball Ground. Everyone of a certain age remembers that game, but the Newcastle one sticks in my mind just as much.

Fantastic day out on the Ramaway. Everybody wearing black and white though and we got in the wrong end. Only found out when Derby scored 😱

Had a good game for Ipswich at Coventry tonight by all accounts.  Think he has been injured a lot but wondered where he'd gone.

Well I have just won Euromillions tonight so have £142m that I don't need. (I'd keep £1m 😊).

October 21 1961.  Derby 2 Liverpool 0.   Mick Hopkinson from 60 yards !! (well it seemed like it from the 'boys' enclosure !!) and Bill Curry. 27000+ at the BBG. Ron Yeats putting Bill Curry into the railings in frustration.

September 24th 1966.  Derby 4 Huddersfield 3  Kevin Hectors home debut. Boy was that some debut !! Despite having 4 opposition trying to mark him he still managed to score and created the space for Durban to score 3. Little did we know then what the next 10 years would hold !!

November 1st 1969.  Derby 4 Liverpool 0. Can still see Hector and O'Hare bearing down on Lawrence in goal at the Ossie End for the fourth goal. 40993 at the BBG.

January 23rd 1971.  Derby 2 Wolves 1.  FA Cup 4th round. 40000+ at the BBG. 6" of mud and John O'Hare chesting in, in the 90th minute !!

Need I go on. Oh those memories.

2 hours ago, Ram-Alf said:

Oooo I don't know about that, Birmingham City is going down well 😁

Well it would be good if Birmingham City did go down next week, then we could all have another party !! 🥳🥳

Watched on Sky

1Wildsmith                     5.5   Not a lot to do but shaky from the off.

2Wilson                          6      Steady performance

35Nelson                       7.5    Usual self

6Cashin                         7       Did well

17Sibley                         7       Tough winger but did well.

23Ward                          8       Excellent goals

16Thompson                 6       Energetic as usual

12Smith                         7.5     Solid performance

4Hourihane                   6

32Adams                      7.5     Usual self. Good battling performance 

27Blackett-Taylor        7.5     Best game in Derby shirt. Lively, looked dangerous.

14Washington               6

11Méndez-Laing           6       Solid but lacking his early season form

9Collins                         6.5     Physical ands put himself about. Good to see him back.

10Waghorn                   6

Good performance. Unlucky. Goals offside? and Handball?  Although thought the ref did well.

ATG.

1Wildsmith                         6.5    Did what he had to do well.  Hope he stays.

2Wilson                              7       Good performance

35Nelson                           8       Back to his best.

6Cashin                             7.5     Solid

17Sibley                             7        Much better today. Some good corners. Good cross that led to the goal

23Ward                              7       Took 20 minutes but then settled well linking with Wilson.

10Waghorn                        6

32Adams                           7.5     Super goal. Energetic. Normal service resumed.

12Smith                              7       Added much needed energy and security to midfield.

4Hourihane                       6

27Blackett-Taylor             7        His best 60 minutes. Lively and looked dangerous at times. More to come.

16Thompson                     6.5     Usual Thompson. Energetic and lively.

11Méndez-Laing               6.5     Did ok but not fully fit to me. Indicated hammy problems again. Hopefully nothing too serious.

22Fornah                           6        Thought he did ok.

14Washington                   4        Clearly not fully fit. Gets extra point for that but for me disappointing. Missed good chance.

9Collins                             6.5      Good to see him back and I thought he did well. Lively and physical. Needed for final 5 games.

They say a week is a long time in football. Was really disappointed seeing them at Northampton but enjoyed yesterday's game. Energy  and effort were back. Defended well. Tactics worked letting them have the ball although as the home team it would have been nice to see more attacking. Great result that's all that matters.

Having been at Northampton on Saturday I am still bitterly disappointed by that performance and not at all confident now about automatics.

Just cannot see us scoring many goals unless CBT comes good and we get Collins back !!

It's alright saying goodie we will have to revert to a back four now but we don't have the defensive full backs available ie Nyambe and Fozzy. Likewise midfield. No creativity. When is Bird back ? Have to drop Hourihane - Smith DM and push Adams forward?

Edge of seat stuff and as I said after the Bolton win - it will go to the last day of the season, it's the Derby way !!

ATG.

1Wildsmith                5.5   Did nothing wrong but looked shaky right from the off.

35Nelson                  5.5   Not his usual self today

5Bradley                   4.5   Still seemed concussed to me. Really shaky. Idiotic sending off in the last minute.

6Cashin                     5.5  Like Nelson just not his usual dominating self.

2Wilson                     5     Seems more effective as a last 30 minute substitute.

32Adams                  5.5  Yet another player who tried but something just not there today. Should have scored.

12Smith                     5     Steady but ineffective.

4Hourihane               4     Very pedestrian and added little in midfield. Should have been subbed instead of Adams.

17Sibley                     5     Started ok. Made chance for Waghorn but faded badly especially after booking.

20Elder                      5.5   Steady but not effective.

23Ward                      6      Thought he was the best of the Subs and put in some good crosses. Should have started.

10Waghorn                5      Should have scored early on. Tried without any impact.

16Thompson             4.5    Usual energy but no influence at all on the game.

27Blackett-Taylor     5.5    Need more from him

11Méndez-Laing       5       Not his day. Disaster though if he is now injured for any length of time.

14Washington           5.5      Seemed quite lively after a long lay off but no service.

What an opportunity missed against a poor Northampton side who lacked first choice players and were on a bad run of form. A complete no show from the players ( was it the pitch, the wind, the movement of the ball seemed different?) and questionable tactics from the Manager. (what were they ??). Very disappointing.

At the game today.

Can't help but feel that this could / will be the defining game of the season against a very poor Northampton team lacking several first choice players and on a bad run of form.

A complete no show from 1 to 16. Add the NML injury and Bradley's stupid sending off and I fear the worse.

It's the Derby way nothing ever straight forward !!

51 minutes ago, Malagaram said:

Tis a shame Rampant,after all your writing you couldnt even get the date and time right

Errr have I missed something or is an apology due ???

2 hours ago, Kathcairns said:

Stood in the ossie end when we played spurs, record crowd. Couldn't move when watching the match, you can imagine what it was like when we scored 4 goals I think, everyone  just surged forward.

Definitely 5 Kath ~(Unlike us ex Henry Cav to have problems with maths 🤣 Pritchards fault !!) 

Also in the Ossie End for that one. Second tier just above the clock. Had to get there at 1 o/c to get front row with my old friend Robin Morris - where are you now Robin ??

Peterborough have by far the easiest run in. Still think it will go to the last day - it's the Derby way !!!

Was that Adams 10th booking? Is he now suspended ?? 😱

Another goal for Brown tonight although Gateshead lost 2-3 at home.

On 04/03/2023 at 14:05, angieram said:

I would do Toyota Suite and Directors' Box. It's a bit dearer but it's a very special occasion.

Lovely three course meal with choice of mains and puds.

Free programmes, guest speakers, MOTM presentations afyer the game and the best views in the stadium.

If you're not fussed on the date, some games are cheaper than others. 

Wondered if anyone had any up to date tips here.

I have gone a bit OTT and booked hospitality in the Toyota Suite for the Port Vale game as a present for my eldest daughter's birthday. She has been accompanying me to matches as season ticket holders since the early 90"s through tick and thin!!

Presumably you need to arrive between 12 and 1.00 - what time is the meal usually served?

We travel 50 miles from Warwickshire and usually park in Derbion and walk to the ground but on this occasion thought if we parked in car park A or B (which one is better?) near the ground it would be more convenient? Hopefully most of the traffic will have gone by 6.00 when we will probably be leaving. Is that correct?

Any constructive tips or comments would be welcome.  Thanks.

2 hours ago, jimtastic56 said:

2015 at home . He had a great game . I think we got a last minute penalty if I remember correctly - which Chris Martin stuck away . We all praised the goalie , suprised it took him so long to make it to the big-time .

You are indeed correct Jim.  Chris Martin penalty 90+3. Just watched the You Tube highlights. We had 27 shots oh and Leon Best !! 😱

11 hours ago, jimtastic56 said:

Unless they continue to find gems like Ivan Toney , valued now at £70+mill. They sold Reya with a year on his contract for £20 mill. A player that had a m o m performance against us for a non league team and we couldn’t spot him . It all looks easy in hindsight.

What non league team would that be Jim. Can't recall that one ?

On 15/02/2024 at 16:39, gfs1ram said:

And can you fudge Collins's scan so that he is not out for the season. Please. Thank you.👍

A shame the big man wouldn't let you pull a flanker with Collins but you made amends with Sibley's  90th minute winner.

Well done lad !!   Keep it going 🤗

1 hour ago, angieram said:

And West!

Sorry Angie. From my East Lower seat East , North and South were making too much noise for me to hear West. 🤣🤣

Well done West !! 🙌

Well I for one enjoyed the game and obviously the result. Thought we were lively and energetic throughout but without creating very much and could not really see a goal coming. Without a CF then I guess that's how it is going to be.

Well done to the South Stand. Thought you were loud all game and it was great when North and East joined in in those final minutes. Best atmosphere at PP this season by far.

1Wildsmith                        6.5    One flap one great save otherwise not a lot to do

35Nelson                           7.5    A typical Nelson performance. They shall not pass!!

5Bradley                            8.     Won everything in the air. Best Derby game.

6Cashin                             7.5    Likewise a typical Cashin performance. 

24Nyambe                        6.5    Solid defender but not really a wing back

11Smith                              7       Superb 60 yard pass to NML in build up to the goal

8Bird                                  7       Bought out superb save from their goalkeeper

32Adams                           7       Type of player we have needed in midfield

20Elder                              6       Steady

2Wilson                              7       Came alive down the wing when Smith came on. 

11Méndez-Laing               6.5     Good assist but not on his 'A' game for me today

7Barkhuizen                      6.5     Put in a good shift without creating too much

17Sibley                             7        Great goal. Instinctive reaction from a natural goal scorer. Need to see more from him.

ATG.

Well I for one enjoyed the game and obviously the result. Thought we were lively and energetic throughout but without creating very much and could not really see a goal coming. Without a CF then I guess that's how it is going to be. Well done to the South Stand. Thought you were loud all game and it was great when North and East joined in in those final minutes. Best atmosphere at PP this season by far.

1 hour ago, RYRAM said:

Same again Saturday mate 

And can you fudge Collins's scan so that he is not out for the season. Please. Thank you.👍

Sounds very interesting. I am sure the Rams Heritage Trust would be interested to see. @loweman2

1Wildsmith                6.   Not a lot to do. 

24Nyambe                7.   Defended well.

2Wilson                     5.   Caught cold. At fault for their goal within a minute of coming on.

5Bradley                    6.   Did OK but still gives me the jitters. Repeatedly wrestled, grappled at corners but nothing given.

35Nelson                   7.5  Defended well as usual. Unlucky with header that hit bar. Again repeatedly wrestled at corners.

23Ward                      6.   OK but we needed more from him. One superb cross nearly led to a goal.

7Barkhuizen              5.   Little impact.

32Adams                   7.   Grew in to the game especially noticeable second half. Some crunching tackles.

16Thompson             5.   Ditto Wilson.

4Hourihane               6.   One excellent free kick. Rather anonymous.

8Bird                          6.5. Thought he only came to life after his goal.

17Sibley                     6.   Did ok.

20Elder                      6.   Steady.

11Méndez-Laing       6.   Livelier second half.

9Collins                     6.   Usual Collo but nothing fell for him.

ATG.    First half awful. Second better without being great. Obvious though which system suits us best.