Anag Ram

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

As I woke up tired and hungover this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was too young to properly appreciate it.
Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.
Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss. 
We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.
Up the Rams.

TV
1Wildsmith 6 Kicks like a donkey in a blindfold 
35Nelson 6
5Bradley 7.5
6Cashin 7
2Wilson 6
7Barkhuizen 5.5
12Smith 6.5
32Adams 6
17Sibley 7.5
16Thompson 5.5
8Bird 🦅 6
9Collins 6
11Méndez-Laing 6.5
10Waghorn 4
 

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

Our issue for many seasons was that we were a soft touch in physical games away from home. There were certain fixtures I used to dread because we had little chance of coping and would concede possession from start to finish.
Warne and the staff have addressed this, albeit in a low league. We are more robust now and competitive in every league game.
No team in League One has played good football consistently this year. That’s largely down to a lack of quality.  

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

He strikes me as being a volatile character, capable of astonishing lapses in concentration but also brilliant saves.
His unpredictability is probably the thing which has held him back.
Some of his kicking today was unfathomable but his one-handed save was instinctive and impressive.

We won
HURRAH
 

I have to say, as a regular critic, he played well today. 
Nelson was a bit shaky and Wilson was unconvincing, so Sonny stepping up was needed and he delivered.
Still not convinced by two upfront. The ball just keeps coming back our way, so if we play three CBs(as seems inevitable) I’d like to see Barks start.
And can we stop the Waghorn cameos? Painful to watch.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Or my swimming report 
Holds his own in the pool

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Or my swimming report 
Holds his own in the pool

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.
 

Must admit, I was dreading it all getting settled today.
Next week's game would have been such an anti-climax!  Who wants to get promoted early?  Ooh no, thank you very much.
Now we have something to look forward to.  We have hope, expectation, excitement, anticipation, and lots and lots of laundry! 👀
I've ordered some beta-blockers, and checked out where the nearest heart-zapping machine is (To PPS).
I'm buzzing.  What a week to be al

Ugly, untidy, but better than nothing.
Coincidentally, my wife’s description of me.