Inverurie Ram

Yes I saw the familiar face and new AFC Supporters Experience Manager’s tweet on Twitter a week ago or so about such. He’s done very well with all the Ultra stuff at AFC, banners and tifo work at many grounds over the years and he is very passionate about his club, so well done to him, I hope he does really well in his new role at the club.

Should be busy with the Tyne Wear derby on at the same time and no SPL games.
Plenty of TV screens to keep everyone happy. 
Have a Tennants for me 👍
I see AFC have a new Supporters experience manager. Familiar face 😁
 

Aberdeenshire Rams catch up.
Anyone living / working in the Aberdeenshire area, that would like to watch the game with 3 other Rams fans, and maybe a few more, then come along to the Filthy McNasties pub in Aberdeen to cheer on the mighty Rams at 12 o’clock.
Fleetwood Town v Derby County
Sat 6th January 12:30 kick off.
Filthy McNasties Aberdeen.
37 Summer Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB10 1SB
https://www.mcnastys.co.uk/
See you there.
Up The Rams 🐏
 

Carlisle United 0-2 Derby County
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Collins 18,84
Attendance 11,186
 
2 x Aberdeenshire Rams awoke at 03:45am. 04:00am Quick showers, black tea and outside in to darkness. 
Drive into Aberdeen, window broken in the car, car heater not clearing the windscreen, scary drive into Aberdeen looking through the smallest cleared circle, but arriving into Aberdeen avoiding the latest hazards, the new bus gates, so still a mile walk to the bus station for my boy and I avoiding the drunken nightclubbing lads arguing amongst themselves on their way homes, and not getting in their ways, causing any unwanted trouble. 
At the bus station with 20 mins to spare to embrace the morning chill, and the cackle of the Aberdeen Seagulls swooping around the station. We are on the megabus at 04:50am and away ready for an away day following Derby County reaching Glasgow on time at 08:20am. Time to kill in Glasgow so we walk from Buchannan Street up to the McDonalds on Sauchihall Street for breakfast. I walk back to Buchannan Street saving my coffee to enjoy in the bus station, but a young homeless guy near the Sainsbury’s outside the bus station sitting in the cold morning dampness looked more worthy than I to enjoy the coffee, which he did, along with the 4 white chocolate chip biscuits I bought for him, whilst stocking up on snacks for our National Express journey.
On the National Express at 09:15am and as my boy carried on sleeping, I read the dcfcfans forum and added a couple of road signs into the Carlisle match day thread.
In Carlisle on time at 11:20am and 30 mins to kill, so a lovely wander around the streets, spotting some real old pubs and looking for a cash line and noticing a number of people meeting up in the main square ready to go on a Carlisle Gay Pride march.
Headed for the train station to await the train coming in from Crewe. I stood in front of the RAF stall in the station bumping into CK awaiting MD, and stood next to the local coppers awaiting the Derby fans. The train arrived and we could hear from Platform 3 the bellow’s of “Derby, We Are Derby, Super Rams” as a few hundred lads crossed the bridges, beer cans in hands with a mix of young and old, and a mix of Derby colours with the Stone Island youth all tight together.
We met our first contact, a very nice man and enjoyed a leisurely stroll around English Street and various streets off it, enjoying some of the Roman remains that welcome tourists into Carlisle, we admired the old buildings, plaques of USA presidents residence, statues and the courthouse, in search of a coffeehouse, we ended back tracking to the Costa outside the train station. We had a quick DCFC chat, enjoying coffee before heading out, for my boy and with the local constabulary’s confirmation point is in the right direction of Brunton Park.
Our first contact went off to meet fellow DCFC fans, Punjabi Rams, but we headed off to the pub, The Fat Gadgie, which looked great on the website https://www.thefatgadgie.co.uk/ which was showing as open last week, but when we arrived at the place, it had been closed down, and as now shows on the website as permanently closed.
So we went into the Paradiso bar and lounge, cocktail bar opposite, that had a real non existent Wi-Fi signal as I tried to message our second contact regarding meeting up.
So I wandered outside leaving my boy to admire my pint, trying to get a signal no joy, so I returned into the bar and opted to down the pint in a one’s. We strolled outside and I spotted 2 guys checking out the closed Fat Gadgie pub and heading across to me. I recognised our second contact from watching Derby for the previous 45 years, and his face being very familiar from all my trips to BBG, Pride Park and travelling over land and sea to follow DCFC.
So we met another great man and chatted, and trips to Estonia and Finland, and others were discussed, then pennies dropped. 
Walked up to the Carlisle Rugby Club and enjoyed a couple more pints, whilst I scurried around on my phone dropping messages to a new contact, we made contact and arranged to meet outside the club shop near the statue at 2:30pm. Carried on drinking for 30 mins, chatting, bumping into the Glasgow Rams in the back bar and Swindon Rams on route back outside, to enjoy pre-match drinks. Saw the Chad Rams singing “Chad Rams are massive everywhere we go” behind their St George Flag.
We met our 3rd contact, said a quick hello and walked around Brunton Park enjoying The Farm’s All Together Now blasting out the club’s tannoy system before finding our way into the Visiting Supporters stand.
I quickly hung up the Aberdeenshire Rams flag next to the very reliable Swindon Rams flag. Most fans standing, so my boy and I stood above Exit 3 to enjoy the live atmosphere and a game of football between two very capable football teams. We enjoyed the game, the 3 points and the passion from the players celebrating in front of our loyal fans. We knew something was effecting Josh Vickers, but at this stage unsure of what was to sadly unfold to one of our players.
The 90 mins and 4 mins extra time wizzed past and we were soon taking down the flag and heading back into Carlisle recognising other Derby fans along the way including Cockney Jimmy.
Then we awaited the 06:30pm National Express coach back to Glasgow, which was 30 mins late coming from London. A couple from Glasgow gave up on it, I did try to tell them it's coming all the way from London, a little bit of patience, so they opted to pay top dollar chasing the next train, and as soon as they left, 3 mins later, the bus arrived.
Arrived back in Glasgow, the coach caught the time up, so back for 08:00pm, before heading to the Glasgow Central Hotel, a belated birthday gift from a family member.
I then had to get up at 04:45am Sunday morning to get my boy on another megabus at 05:40am so he could get back into Aberdeen at 08:55am in advance of the 10:20am train back to Inverurie in time to play for his local football club, Colony Park.
Whereas I went back to bed, before a stroll around the Barras Market, Merchant City, Fopp Records and walk along the Clyde River in advance of enjoying The National play at the OVO Hydro and if you watch Mr November. At the 3 minute mark I’m pointing at you all on the big screen!!!
My boy and I had a great day out, great weekend and loved meeting at least 3 special people that make you proud to be Derby County supporters.
PS Aberdeenshire Rams flag on at HT in this wonderful vlog.
Up The Rams 🐏 
 
 
 

This one’s for @Blondest Goat
I personally admire fans that get behind the coach, manager, players and support the football club they support and when Derby County struggle that’s when they need their supporters the most, so it’s support them, wherever, whatever and we all saw that, when supporters of all ages marched together to Pride Park with the same goal of saving our football club, side by side together, with not one fan beside another saying or stating or implying on social media or this forum that they are a better fan for whatever reason, just loyal supporters that are proud to be Derby County supporters.
It’s only folk, especially on social media, that want to create something out of nothing, or imply that a certain person or person(s) are this or that from conclusions they have made or made up.
Up The Rams 🐏

This one’s for @Blondest Goat
I personally admire fans that get behind the coach, manager, players and support the football club they support and when Derby County struggle that’s when they need their supporters the most, so it’s support them, wherever, whatever and we all saw that, when supporters of all ages marched together to Pride Park with the same goal of saving our football club, side by side together, with not one fan beside another saying or stating or implying on social media or this forum that they are a better fan for whatever reason, just loyal supporters that are proud to be Derby County supporters.
It’s only folk, especially on social media, that want to create something out of nothing, or imply that a certain person or person(s) are this or that from conclusions they have made or made up.
Up The Rams 🐏

Especially for @sage
…….sing along 🎵🐏

This one’s for @Blondest Goat
I personally admire fans that get behind the coach, manager, players and support the football club they support and when Derby County struggle that’s when they need their supporters the most, so it’s support them, wherever, whatever and we all saw that, when supporters of all ages marched together to Pride Park with the same goal of saving our football club, side by side together, with not one fan beside another saying or stating or implying on social media or this forum that they are a better fan for whatever reason, just loyal supporters that are proud to be Derby County supporters.
It’s only folk, especially on social media, that want to create something out of nothing, or imply that a certain person or person(s) are this or that from conclusions they have made or made up.
Up The Rams 🐏

This one’s for @Blondest Goat
I personally admire fans that get behind the coach, manager, players and support the football club they support and when Derby County struggle that’s when they need their supporters the most, so it’s support them, wherever, whatever and we all saw that, when supporters of all ages marched together to Pride Park with the same goal of saving our football club, side by side together, with not one fan beside another saying or stating or implying on social media or this forum that they are a better fan for whatever reason, just loyal supporters that are proud to be Derby County supporters.
It’s only folk, especially on social media, that want to create something out of nothing, or imply that a certain person or person(s) are this or that from conclusions they have made or made up.
Up The Rams 🐏

Unfortunately we live in a world with far too many people that want everything now, and have little respect for anything. Straight to the jugular to criticise anything after an event, but these people are usually the same people that say nothing in a workplace when planning events, planning work and are all over it, if anything fails to live up to expectation. “oh you should have done this, he should have done that, she should have done that etc, but these are the same people that offer absolutely nothing when the workplace asks them at the planning events, planning meetings for the work, with ideas, recommendations, lessons learned, solutions that would help make the event or work successful.
I can see when David Clowes and Paul Warne joined that both have and will get the good good people into Derby County Football Club and have and will make it successful because the people around them stand up and contribute at all the planning meetings and events because good people have patience, respect, and commitment to work in all areas of the club, community to build and when certain results are not achieved or met at certain times, the good good people work together, they don’t go straight for anyone’s jugular and hang them out to dry or terminate their contracts or make them redundant, they look at the bigger picture and concentrate on all the positives achieved so far, and work together to eradicate any negatives they can see as a team and make the improvements individually, collectively and as a team with respect, patience, support and good will.
So I’ll continue to love and support David Clowes, Paul Warne, James Collins and everyone that wears the Derby County Ram with Pride & Respect. 🖤
PS…..Absolutely p1ssing it down today with strong winds in Aberdeenshire, trees down all over the place, trains cancelled, but I certainly will not criticise anyone or anything for the weather, it’s weather it’s what weather can do, it’s not sunny everyday in the UK, it’s weather, and the weather also has to be respected, and with patience, and trust in the good good people that have to try and make it a successful and safe place for us all to enjoy our lives, that is what I will do 🐏 🖤 🌞
 
 
 

It feel safe to come back and browse again. The members hammering home their point about Warne needing to be out were making the forum horrible. 

My very own mild mannered brother calls him a rude name. But then my brother is not known for his love of touchy feely management styles. 
personally, I love it when I have a manager who portrays that they like me, they are genuinely interested in me and my life outside work. Managers who don’t acknowledge you have a life outside the day job are never going to get the best out of me. 
I like Paul Warne, as a person, I think he’s a decent guy. 

I hope (and am sure he will) stay true to himself. I personally love to hear his views on the team, his honesty and his sense of humour (mainly). He has had all sought of abuse on here, most of it fictitious baloney from so-called fans. People who either want instant success or armchair critics who voice their opinions without any evidence what so ever. People saying he can’t manage in the Championship, should we get there. Not surprised he is wary of some fans, if he is.
 
People forget he is still a relatively young and inexperienced manager, despite already having had 3 promotions (and I know 2 relegations). He is entitled to grow and learn as a manager as most of us do throughout life. He is an intelligent man and I believe he can adapt his management style to whatever circumstances he will find himself in. I could be wrong but sincerely hope not.
More than anything else he is a caring, man manager, despite allegations not long ago, that he had “lost” the dressing room (more made up rubbish!). He wants these same qualities from his players - they showed their togetherness in abundance after our last two wins. He deserves for all these made up views to stop and to have support.
 
This is potentially going to be an extremely difficult transfer window. He will know what he wants to achieve - who he wishes to retain, who he wants to join. Unfortunately, much of it is out of his hands but I hope he has a successful window.
I have little doubt that if we have a little downturn, that some fickle fans will turn against him again, but hope they will keep quiet for the remainder of the season, so that the majority of the club and supporters can get fully behind the team. Everyone need to pull together. If you don’t like listening to him - don’t - just watch and support the team.

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

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”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

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”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

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”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………

Warne Out Out Thread…….
”Your so quiet you sound like Nottingham”………