Brammie Steve

Got B4’s ashes with me (and a can of dark fruits). Husband is getting worried about the potential clean up 😂 There’s no way B4 would be missing this match 

Wow!
That’s a strong line-up.
”Leave it all on the pitch you Rams,” 
🐏 🐏 

Wow!
That’s a strong line-up.
”Leave it all on the pitch you Rams,” 
🐏 🐏 

THAT win against Bolton seems even more significant now!
COYR!

THAT win against Bolton seems even more significant now!
COYR!

THAT win against Bolton seems even more significant now!
COYR!

THAT win against Bolton seems even more significant now!
COYR!

THAT win against Bolton seems even more significant now!
COYR!

Pride Park: Friday March 29th - 15.00 Kick Off
Friday night we get a chance to eradicate the bad dream that was Northampton away, but I think we've ridden our luck a little longer than just the last game and we simply must deliver a performance, or we risk succumbing to the lottery that is the play-offs. It's a sobering prospect by any measure. As it stands, we remain masters of our own fate, but potentially only by a single point and GD. Suffice to say, we can ill afford any further slip ups, or the chasers will be on us. 
On paper, this is a tougher game than the last one, with Blackpool having notched wins against Bolton, Peterborough and Shrewsbury as well as a draw against league leaders Pompey in their last 10 league games. Chief goal threat would be Jordan Rhodes who has notched 15 this season, with Jake Beesley and Karamoko Dembélé chipping in with 8 amd 7 respectively. Dembélé also has a very respectable 11 assists, with CJ Hamilton next best with 7 for the season to date. Keeping those two quiet might be key.
Squad News: Injury report might perhaps be a better heading! With Nate now joining an ever-growing list of crocked players, it's safe to say that having had a pretty healthy squad a mere few weeks back, we're bang in trouble again on that front and we'll need to marshal resources in a clever and effective manner if we are to get anything from this game. We are told that the one good piece of news on this front currently is that Collo may play a part, but whilst the man's a Spartan, he'll surely not be sharp enough to start. 
A last thought, until we have more news on who is actually fit enough to play, would be that while I want us to beat Blackpool, I do recall their kindness and solidarity during our troubled recent past. They're a proper club with a proper set of fans and I hope we make them as welcome at our place as they always seem to make us at theirs. 
May the best team win, but may that team be Derby, please! 
COYR
BEMOREB4

Hi Rams, I commented on the reverse fixture when you battered us earlier in the season so thought I would do the same just to give some context from the other side.
A very different game to the one at Pride Park earlier in the season. The San Sixfields pitch is much smaller which definitely helps us, particularly against the big boys in the division. We have taken a pasting of pretty much all of the teams at the top of the table away from home this season, whilst at home managed mostly narrow defeats instead.
No doubt that you should have scored at least one of the two chances in the first half, or at the very least worked the keeper, one of them goes in and you dont lose the game without a shadow of a doubt. The game earlier in the season you were picking holes in between our midfield and defense with ease, also NML pace was a constant threat. However in this game were clearly more compact and outside of those opportunities it didn't feel like you created a huge amount of clear cut chances. It was noticeable that you were much more direct this game for whatever reason, which I am far more confident of us deadling with. I know you have a number of bodies out, but we have 10 out (mostly in defence) so the injury list was similar on both sides.
I thought the goal was a really well taken finish, definite foul in the build up but the defending after that would be pretty poor. Your full back (Wilson I think) also definitely handled it in the second half with no one around him. 
I sit in the end where Bradley got his red, he definitely put his head in. Don't get me wrong i dont think Monthe is going to require a trip to the hospital but unfortunately you have to go down to almost bring it to attention. Thought it was poor from a guy who is that experienced and was seemingly always looking for physicality in the game. Yes we tried to slow down the game, no doubt about it. If i was an away fan I would be furious and hope the ref would stop it. But to add some context our season has been petering out to a degree with mid table safety and clearly our manager has given them a rocket pointing out there are still points to play for, there was not a lack of effort on our point despite little to play for seemingly. To be honest we are doing about as well as a club our size could be expected to do, as we were on of the favorites for the drop.
I hope you go up, clearly a huge club that should not be at this level (plus dont want Peterborough to go up). I am guessing there is a big split in the fanbase over the manager, that was evident by the booing of one of the substitutions which you don't expect from a team that are fighting for the title. As a completely neutral observer Warne to me sits in the Gareth Ainsworth esque category of managers. Likeable character and personable, but with limitations at a higher level and in developing a more free flowing style, it dosnt seem like the best fit. Playing Pompey and Peterborough recently (both away so different challenges I guess) but they seemed much more composed in their style of play and just seemed to have more ways to hurt us.
Hopefully your injury woes ease up a little and all the best for the rest of the season.

You can get ointment for that!

You can get ointment for that!

You can get ointment for that!

Brilliant!
So all we need to do on Saturday is turn up?

Seems to me Those ballot boxes are heavy duty shredders!

My brother Mozza went to Hillside school close to Louie’s home. He was taught to speak impeccable English that even professor Higgins would be impressed to hear!
 Don’t underestimate the education system! Blame the company one keeps!

I think this thread title needs turning into a matchday chant.
 
Sibbers too good.  (Der, Der, Der, Der).
Gooder than a rainproof hood.
Gooder than anyone,
Anyone who's also good.
He's stuck on the wing,
Hanging on to what we sing
He'll tear you apart
Unless he's on the bench again.
 
Just need to sort a tune out for it, (Where to start! 🤷‍♂️) and it's ready to go live!
 
 
What do others think?
 
 
 

Had no control of the game at any point. The players were basically just doing as they pleased. 
When he was telling players where to take free kicks from they were just walking off.
Their player went down injured off the pitch, rolled back on and then walked 40 yards to the touchline, all while the referee just stood their watching. 
My favourite though was the free kick he gave us for a late challenge on Nelson which he 100% did not see and only gave because of the crowds reaction. 

It ain’t what you know..
It”s Who you know!
Nepotism? Heck I don’t even know what that means!**
 
 
** I do really and I AM heavy BTW!

I hope he ain't heavy
 

Sorry - but maybe one minor issue...
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... one heck of a total after 30 games 🤣

Well he is my brother.. 

He’s a bit nippy for an old’un ay he?

I remember the excitement when Dave Mackay added two “have beens” to the Rams line up!
Lee and George brought a whole new perspective to the team and helped us win our second League Championship.
Come to that, Dave Mackay played a massive part in taking us into the top tier despite injuries and being ‘older than the manager, Brian Clough!” at 35.
All the best Dwight. Enjoy your promotion bonus as a Ram!
 

He’s a bit nippy for an old’un ay he?