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Brown should be given a chance in pre season to impress. He could save us some money and you’d like to think Warne will give him a chance. The transfer window shuts about a month after the season starts so we’ll have an idea by then if he is ready. I’m not expecting him to be a regular but he could be a vital squad player. He has all the attributes you’d want. 

23 minutes ago, Jram said:

Numbers-wise he obviously didnt set the world alight with assists/goals but it was just his technical ability. His touch was always insane (that’s in comparison to the already relatively excellent players around him), he was rapid and he creates chances. 
 

I honestly think that if he could get fit, he could be a standout player in the championship 

I wouldn’t say his touch was ‘insane’. He was neat and tidy and when under no pressure he had a decent touch, like most players should at professional level. His touch wasn’t as good when he had a big brute pressing him. He lacked physical strength and lost the ball in tight areas, going down way too easily. As for being rapid, his hamstring pinged if he got past a fast jog. Not a patch speed wise on a Sturridge for example. I hope he overcomes his injury issues and I’m sure he can forge a decent career at Lg1/Champ level, but he’s not worth the risk for us. 

I think people are going a bit OTT over John Jules. 
He didn’t show that much for us when fit. He’s got a decent touch but is lacking in a lot of areas. Ignoring his injuries I was yet to be convinced by his quality.  I think we can and will do better. 

1 hour ago, DavesaRam said:

Someone I have been impressed by is James Trafford, the young lad playing in goal for Burnley, although he didn’t play on Saturday. Given the amount of pressure the Burnley defence has been under, ge has done exceptionally well whenever I have seen him. 

I thought the joke thread was in the Jim Smith forum.

He’s  been awful for Burnley this season. 

Atwell v Forest. Addison’s header. Awful decision.

Agree about Martin at Burnley too. Should’ve had a penalty but was booked for diving. Sent off later for 2 bookings. Pure rage as the ref walked past Derby fans at half time. Bobby Madley had a shocker.

1 hour ago, Mucker1884 said:

I'm not sure they did? 🤷‍♂️
Wasn't it more along the lines of "Please do not go on the pitch before the final whistle".

That's entirely different to your quote, and covers their arses when it comes to thousands breaking the law on their property!
 

Yes, it was inevitable.  No, there was nothing more the club could have done to avoid the invasion.  But that still does not make it right or acceptable.

... and as for the atmosphere once they were on the pitch... Embarrassingly non-existent, imo.
If we'd have partied like that back in the '80's, it would have been called a wake!  👀

Children sliding around on the hallowed turf, and grown-ups wandering aimlessly wondering "What happens now".  No "scenes".  Very little jumping around singing and cheering. No passion.  No emotion.  I repeat... embarrassing. 
To be fair, having a good overview of the proceedings from my seat, I suspect the majority were puffed out after all that exercise!  Looked like most of them had never been near a sports pitch before!  

It was fully expected of course (as a lot of anti-social/selfish behaviour is nowadays!), so it certainly didn't spoil my afternoon, but I still maintain a lap of honour by the players, management, and Mr Clowes... along with their nearest and dearest... would have been much more preferable... especially in front of 25k+ still in the stands.
But much of the stands were nigh on empty within 5 minutes of the final whistle.  When the (majority of the ) pitch invaders eventually left the pitch, they weren't miraculously full again, which would imply most had given up, and headed home.
Check out the numbers still there once the trophy was brought out.  It was like the raffle results at a village fete!  

 

 

Are you serious???

Ridiculous comment. Memories to last a lifetime for me and my boy on the pitch today. Much better than a lap of honour. Brilliant scenes, promotions are special and that was a special afternoon. Players on shoulders being carted off, 80 year olds on the pitch. Enjoy it. Lap it up. We’re back.  Up The Rams 🐏 

2 hours ago, Kathcairns said:

But will they clear it on 10 mins, but is worrying after what happened to the Barnsley player. Its easy to say that wont happen here, but times have changed and things seem to get out of hand quicker. You only have to see how much knife crime there is now.

Knife crime? Let’s not be daft here

Some fun sponges on here today!

I don’t see the fascination personally with laps of honour, they’re pretty boring. Show your support and appreciation during the 90 minutes. But, on occasions like tomorrow, if promotion is secured then it would be nice. Therefore I’m sure we will have both. A pitch invasion of pure relief and ecstasy, it’s been a rough 2 years. Emotions will be high so you can’t begrudge fans going on the pitch. Then clear off for the lap of honour. It happened v Palace and can happen again. Stop worrying about it and enjoy the day!

2 hours ago, Kathcairns said:

I think the players in 1996 went in the directors box with jim and lionel not round the pitch, to many fans on the pitch. The directors box was very close to the pitch there.

Correct me if I’m wrong but this was the Palace game

What an afternoon. Great times in the Cambridge end. Loads of us in the corner celebrating at the end. The train home, chuffin brilliant

Up The Rams 🐏 

Rams are going up Ole Ole…

Make no mistake, we’re on the pitch next week. Promotion is all but done.

Palace 1996, we had a great pitch invasion and then a lap of honour too. I see no different to this weekend coming up.

Fans celebrations on the pitch are special, promotions at home are special. It’s a rarity. Let the fans enjoy it. Lap of honours are ok and I’m sure will happen, but this is generational, regardless of division.

That fat lady is about to sing, enjoy it….

2 hours ago, SuffolkRam said:

Me too, I got my ticket for the Carlisle game.

I am only in Ipswich so tempted to get myself up to Cambridge anyway.

You won’t be the only one. A few of us are going down. Could be epic!

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15 minutes ago, TheTinMan said:

I don't think Bolton are the dangers now or won't be unless they beat Pompey. But we've let Peterborough in and they have got their tails up big time following their day at Wembley. Their fixtures prior to that last game you'd be surprised if they were dropping any points which means we're going to the last day one way or another. 

Oxford away on Saturday for P’Boro is tough. They also have a lot of games over a short period. I’d be surprised if they don’t drop points. If they don’t, and beat Bolton, fair play to them. They’ll deserve it.

We must win the next 3. Pressures on.

2nd half was awful today. No control, poor decision making and composure. We were lucky not to concede in the end. I have no issues with the subs or starting 11. Individuals were off it. CBT and NML were awful. Washington was his usual self, Collins no service and looked unfit. We’ve let others back in it again. 

Umbro have been good. They have at least produced relatively bespoke kits and not the usual rubbish that we got from adidas. They’ve also added the retro kits of years gone by, so overall have been decent.

I definitely don’t want adidas, they were the worst kits we had of recent years. Puma, Hummel, Castore or Bukta for me.

2 minutes ago, Dcfcsr92 said:

Poor second half we needed high press, tried to sit behing the ball another 2 points thrown away! Too many time warne sitting behind the ball kills us

Why high press??

Just because Man City and Liverpool do it, does it mean everyone does? Our shape and discipline were outstanding. We were comfortable. They created nothing. There was no space, everything was in front. Just because they had 70 odd percent possession means nothing. We were not holding on. We were sitting deep, but they were getting frustrated. A wonder strike was the difference. A high press is what they would want, opening gaps to exploit. 

Very good point.

They didn’t trouble us 2nd half so frustrating not to hold out, but I’ll take it.

A very controlled away performance. Our shape and discipline out of possession is outstanding.

Also a shout out to the referee. He was excellent. 

IF we lose tomorrow, we could quite conceivably go into our next game v Wycombe being level on points with Bolton. A point would be great. 

Looks like just single ticket seats left for Blackpool. They best open the East Stand section up

Does anyone know when tickets become available for the East Stand blocks near the away fans? I’m holding fire for the Blackpool game but it’s a risky tactic. There down to below 850 now.

A perfect away day performance. 
 

Decent first half, complete control without creating too much. 2nd half, good 2 goals, soaked up the pressure and hit them on the counter. It could’ve been more. Other results went in our favour. Game on! 

Bolton battered Barnsley. I think Barnsley are a pretty average team, performances aren’t great but results have been decent. Sounds familiar.

Peterborough are the dark horses, picking up form again and have a decent run in. 
It’s going to be tight

1 hour ago, Srg said:

Unlikely. The backlash over his racism would be too much. 

Unfortunate comments, yes. But he’s not a racist. I don’t think there would be a backlash at all. He’s an ex Derby great. It won’t happen though. Not for the reasons stated though. 

16 minutes ago, Mckram said:

 

We should be looking for a young coach that can help develop our younger players with a good style of football as Warne is not the long term answer.

 

Frustratingly we had him here at the start of last season. Unfortunately we let him go. Can’t see Hull releasing him now. 

Cashin at left back? He played there for last 10-15 at Barnsley. Could still be a 4. I’d prefer that to 3 at the back.