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140. Year, opponents and memories. 5-2 away win. Goal scorers not necessarily in the correct order.

Unusual surname. 

English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French alblaster arblaster Old French arbalestier arbelestier 'soldier armed with a crossbow'. The surname may also mean 'maker of crossbows'.

139. Year, opponents and memories. 4-0 away win

12 hours ago, Premier ram said:

Yes mate , seeing the likes of Attley, Brolly, Hill, Dalziel and McAlle pulling on Rams shirts was enough to give you the shivers, the club was in a very poor state, did Bobby Davison play in that game, is that how we became aware of him

I cant tell from my source but his name is in the programme, as is Steve Spooners. 

I’m now watching ‘The Football Fraudster’ on Netflix about ex Ram youngster Medi Abalimba. 

Really good and amazing what he tried to get away with. I remember seeing him play for us at a pre-season game at Southend. 

1 hour ago, Premier ram said:

A very poor Derby side making hard work of beating Halifax Town in the League Cup, went to extra time , September 82, very dark days in our history

Hard to believe that just seven years after being Champions of England, our line-up looked like that!

138. Year, opponents and memories. 5-2 home win. Goal scorers not necessarily in the correct order.

It always surprises me that Stimac has this cult status at Derby. Granted he was a good player, but he wasn't even particularly a regular.

1995/96. 27 league appearances. 

1996/97. 21 league appearances. McGrath, Laursen and Dailly all played more, although the latter may have made some in midfield.

1997/98. 24 league appearances. Laursen and Dailly both played more.

1998/99. 14 league appearances and then he was gone.

2 hours ago, Jubbs said:

Derby 4-1 Bolton, I wanna say late January / early Feb as it was Ince's first game. I remember thinking we were gonna get promoted for sure.

It was January 3rd (so today) but what year?

137. Year, opponents and memories. 4-1 home win.

1 Everyone in my village wears jumpers that are two sizes too  small......in fact, we're a very tight knit community 
 
2 I filled Grandad's inhaler with Nitrous Oxide before he went to the Nat West this morning ........He was laughing all the way to the bank. 
 
3 I got scammed by a Nigerian prince yesterday............his version of 'Purple Rain' was dreadful. 
 
4 I don't get out very often these days......probably cos my cricket bat is 3 foot wide. 
 
5 I was really surprised by the quality of the intricate tattoo I got in Madrid......No one expects the Spanish ink precision. 
 
6 My wife has joined a self-help group for people who talk way too much........ It’s called ‘On & On Anon’. 
 
7 I bought a car from the dwarf at my local athletics club ........ Great little runner. 
 
8 Welcome to 'Owning up to Flatulence Club',But I warn you, it's not for the 'ain't farted'. 
 
9 I still retain my membership of the local Constipation  Club........... even though I haven't been for ages. 
 
10 I've decided to form a Christmas choir. Anyone is welcome to join.........So far, it’s just Dean, Don, Mary, Lee and I. 
 
11 I wanted to have a shower like Frank Sinatra........ so I faced the vinyl curtain. 
 
12 Asked the girl in Waterstones for a book by Shakespeare." "Certainly sir, 'which one?'" she asked..............'William,' I replied. 
 
13 At B&Q this morning my wife got a ladder in her tights...........she's an amazing shop lifter! 
 
14 Took my grandad to one of those fish spas where little fish eat the dead skin. It took ages and cost £95.......but it was still a lot cheaper than a funeral… 
 
15 The doctor just told me that I may have had Laryngitis for maybe about two weeks...........roughly speaking. 
 
16 The man who invented the Speed Boat has died, his funeral is next Thursday....... followed by a large wake. 
 
17 I just got called unsavoury........I've never been so unsalted in all my life. 
 
18 I've been made secretary of the Time Stealing Society.......I take the minutes. 
 
19 I never knew my father as a child.......which is hardly surprising as he was in his late twenties when I was born. 
 
20 I'm currently slap bang wallop, in the middle of a book about sound effects.

2 hours ago, Steve How Hard? said:

Looks like Richie Barker will be doing the half time team talk. PW will be on the throne knocking one out because we scored from a set piece. 

Hope he doesn’t give them Monday off! 

Wow what a pulsating match, I’m exhausted. Thoroughly deserved win as we absolutely BATTERED them! Just brilliant!

I'm sure this has already been brought up but why do we no longer see the breakdown of votes for wins, draws and defeats on the predictions threads? Makes it easier to see an overview.

136. Year, opponents and memories. 4-2 home win. Goal scorers not necessarily in the correct order.

Off to France in the morning so will start again 3rd Jan. Happy New Year all.

3 hours ago, jameso said:

Good to have you back. How was Estonia?

I can't find a Tom Ince hat-trick in the deep and tired recesses of my mind so will watch this space 😉

Excellent thanks but I was expecting cheap beer, not for it to be more than Dublin and London! 

1 hour ago, Ewethanised said:

I vaguely remember this was a game against Bristol City, im gonna guess the 15/16 season.

Yes, 2015

I'm back!

135. Year, opponents and memories. 4-0 home win.

5 hours ago, S8TY said:

I thought both Fornah and Bird looked weak tonight and some awful passes and decision making ….supposed to tackle in midfield I thought lol wouldn’t be that concerned if we sold Bird in Jan as I think we need more in a CM might give us some money to spend 

 

I thought Fornah had an ok game. Played a part in the build up to the first two goals. 

6 hours ago, Boycie said:

There’s some suspicious wires going off there mate! 😀

🤫 😊

Holiday Inn. Luton airport 🐏 

134. Year, opponents and memories. 4-0 home win. Goal scorers not necessarily in the correct order.

Heading to Estonia for Christmas so will be pausing these until 28th. Have a good one y'all.

2 hours ago, I DONT MIND said:

Boston United 3rd FA cup replay 1974. Played in the afternoon on a Wednesday. Capped school and me and my dad travelled to Boston.

At this time it was the three day week, due to the miners strike. (no floodlights were allowed to be used to conserve coal stocks).

We had done the usual the Saturday before at the BBG and contrived to c*** it up against non-league opposition.

(Boston had hammered us in Round 2 6-1 some 18 years previously at the BBG)

We had drawn 0-0 at Derby the previous Saturday 1pm kick off I think. 

I do remember Archie missing a sitter on to an Ossie end post that day when it was easier to score.

Anyway we went through to round 4, where we subsequently played and lost to Coventry.

Another connection was that TBE played and managed Boston in the Two matches.

 

Great memories, cheers

133. Year, opponents and memories. 6-1 away win. Goal scorers not necessarily in the correct order.