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Also, why does Barks always look like he needs a good steak, some broccoli and a sun bed!
Get the lad to Hoar X hall tout suite 
 
(and yes  the ‘tout suite is not their honeymoon suite!!)

Yeah. Agree with that 
I don’t understand why we can’t just shake up the attacking play just sometimes and play to feet through the middle. With bird and Tommo etc we have players that could do it
not every attack- just sometimes 

I actually think Burton deserve a bit of credit
theyre certainly not the worst team we’ve played against 
elder has some responsibility for their second goal but it takes skill to score those having just come on on you’re debut 
and Seddon was a nuisance and took his goal well
they didn’t really offer much other than that - although defended well at times 
nothing more than an average league one team, but in such a bad league this year they could’ve been worse 

I actually think Burton deserve a bit of credit
theyre certainly not the worst team we’ve played against 
elder has some responsibility for their second goal but it takes skill to score those having just come on on you’re debut 
and Seddon was a nuisance and took his goal well
they didn’t really offer much other than that - although defended well at times 
nothing more than an average league one team, but in such a bad league this year they could’ve been worse 

Yeah. Agree with that 
I don’t understand why we can’t just shake up the attacking play just sometimes and play to feet through the middle. With bird and Tommo etc we have players that could do it
not every attack- just sometimes 

1st off I don't think the ref was as bad as some thought, He let play go on where in the EPL you'd get a free kicks nothing major in his handling of the game.
As for the game...at 2-0 game done and dusted I got the impression the players also thought that, But another challenge went unpunished and they score, A breakaway and a slip put Hugil in and it's now 2-2, One of the best defences against one of the worst attacks...this is the DCFC we have got to know.
NML could have scored in the 1st half when shooting...rebound to Barks who misses, Collins miss cues at 2-2 when on another day it gets smashed into the net, At 3-2 NML clean through and miss controls the ball, So on another day 4 or 5 goals and we're storming the league, It was a little messy at 2-2 not awful messy...we never rushed or panicked just that the ball wouldn't fall for us.
We won, We got the 3 points we move onto Lincoln, No histrionics from me...only we have to show more composure when defending.
I'll sleep well...goodnight and sleep tight all 👍 

I think what happens is that in the second half the opposition managers often make some adjustments to counter whatever we are doing and Warne and the players are frequently too slow to react.
In the second half today Warne had his pants pulled down tactically by a guy who has only been a manager for five days, he was just lucky he had better players on the pitch to bail him out.

Hey all, our penultimate podcast of 2023 is out now....
 
The Rams' penultimate game of 2023 sees a seventh win in eight league games, as Wigan are edged out at the DW. Chris is joined by Ollie Wright (@derbycountyblog) to assess the latest impressive result on the road - including a stressful last 20 minutes, before pondering the future or Eiran Cashin and heralding the new contract of superb fullback Ryan Nyambe.

Ollie also tells Chris about the inspiration for his latest book, 'Coming Home', based on personal reflections of Derby's recent administration period, and we both wonder whether any team in the existence of football will 'beat' Derby's 11 point Premier League record. Happy Christmas!

"Technically", that was a first class away day job done by all involved.
A tad disappointed we didn't capitalise more on our first half superiority.
And in fairness, that nervy last 20 minute watch was based more on history than what was actually happening on the pitch, but that doesn't make it any less nervy.
Still... correct score on the prediction thingy, another 3 points on the board, and Pompey, we really are coming for you.
Happy Boxing Day, fellow Rams.
🐏🍻
 

B4’s Sisters matchday record.
Played 6, Won 5, Drawn 1, Goals For 13, Goals Against 3
 
…………….……think someone somewhere is pulling a few strings! 👍🐏

Let’s put the Wycombe match behind us and be positive for Thursday 🤞🏻

Too late.
Transfer window closes in Janvier.

I have some very sad news this evening.  Daniel (B4) died earlier this week. He was just 38.
As you know, he has been battling numerous health conditions for a long time, but always remained cheerful  and was the most loyal supporter of his beloved Rams, home and away.
He was at the match at Crewe and gave his full support as always. 
Daniel leaves behind a grieving dad, mum and sister. Our thoughts go out to them and we only hope they get a little comfort from knowing how well loved Daniel is by all who know him. 
Here are a couple of photos that his dad agreed could be shared. I'm sure many of you have others, as Daniel loved a selfie at the game.
David is hoping to arrange a more fitting tribute in time, but for now please raise a glass in his memory and a good Derby win today. I am sure that's what Daniel would have been doing tonight.
 

Also- Sonny Bradley having his best game in a rams shirt 
 

Also- Sonny Bradley having his best game in a rams shirt 
 

Also- Sonny Bradley having his best game in a rams shirt 
 

Hi Derby fans, I know you have bigger fish to fry in terms of wanting Warne out, but thought I would provide a little information on the current Northampton side to provide you a little context before tomorrows game.
We are very much a yo-yo side between L1 and L2 and as most expected we are struggling this season. We have not lost any game by more than 1 goal but that is not helping our points tally at all. Injuries have been a massive issue the last 12 months or so, its rare we have had less than 8 out injured. Whilst injuries are part and parcel of the game, when you already have a squad expected to struggle it creates a bit of an impossible task.
We are unlikely to have any of of injured bodies back for Tuesday, which means our best CB and best striker are injured. Considering both boxes is where we need to improve that is not good news! 
Our manager Jon Brady has lived in the area for decades since moving across from Australia. Played for lots of clubs in our region and then got the permanent managers job after managing the U18's. He is extremely passionate (maybe too much so as gets booked so often), but he is also passionate about the club and area which really has built a link with the fan base. He has also done a fantastic job so far in my opinion, developing our style away from just pure long ball which we have endured a lot of over the last few decades. We are not total football by any stretch of the imagination but have the ability to retain the ball far better now. That being said he is clearly getting frustrated at the lack of available bodies and the low budget he has to work with in L1. Despite our lowly position he is still pretty much universally backed by the entire fan base.
In terms of danger man you are right to highlight Sam Hoskins. He has gone from a player who was very much a marmite player amongst the fanbase to a club legend. He has always worked extremely hard and has played in every outfield position for us during his time here. The problem was his work rate would often mean that he was seemingly undroppable which meant he was an easy target. However Brady has recognised that he is comfortably our best finisher, meaning he is now less involved in build up play but much more in the final 3rd which has seen his goal tally rocket. He was the first player to score 20 goals for us since the early 90's and is now top 10 all time in appearances and goals.
Two other players that stand out for us (that are currently fit) are defenders Sam Sherring and Marc Leonard. Sherring is a young defender who is comfortable on the ball and is continuting to develop, i have no doubt he will go onto bigger and better things. Leonard is on load for the second season in a row here from Brighton and is arguably the best natural talent I have seen in the CM for us. We have had Matt Grimes and Matt Crooks here in recent years but Leonard just keeps things ticking over effortlessly.
I wonder if we may set up with a back 3/5 (I know not popular here!) Something along the lines of....
                       Burge 
           Willis Sherring Monthe
Odimayo                               Brough
               Mcwilliams Leonard
Pinnock                                  Hoskins
                    Simpson
 
I am going for a narrow 2-1 loss which is very much the story of our season. A point would be massive for us but despite your recent troubles there are still several levels between the sides.
Looking forward to being back at Pride Park and will post my thoughts after the game. Enjoy the game and rest of the season!

Don’t want to be damning with faint praise because that was a markedly better performance than many this season. We seemed to be coherent, attacking and defending as a unit and players were doing their individual jobs well. 
but Exeter were pap.
we should be putting a sword to teams like that. Glad we did.
Under the circumstances that was 2 feet in the right direction. Just need to maintain that now and we’ll be happier fans and picking up points. 

Don’t want to be damning with faint praise because that was a markedly better performance than many this season. We seemed to be coherent, attacking and defending as a unit and players were doing their individual jobs well. 
but Exeter were pap.
we should be putting a sword to teams like that. Glad we did.
Under the circumstances that was 2 feet in the right direction. Just need to maintain that now and we’ll be happier fans and picking up points. 

Don’t want to be damning with faint praise because that was a markedly better performance than many this season. We seemed to be coherent, attacking and defending as a unit and players were doing their individual jobs well. 
but Exeter were pap.
we should be putting a sword to teams like that. Glad we did.
Under the circumstances that was 2 feet in the right direction. Just need to maintain that now and we’ll be happier fans and picking up points. 

Don’t want to be damning with faint praise because that was a markedly better performance than many this season. We seemed to be coherent, attacking and defending as a unit and players were doing their individual jobs well. 
but Exeter were pap.
we should be putting a sword to teams like that. Glad we did.
Under the circumstances that was 2 feet in the right direction. Just need to maintain that now and we’ll be happier fans and picking up points. 

Don’t want to be damning with faint praise because that was a markedly better performance than many this season. We seemed to be coherent, attacking and defending as a unit and players were doing their individual jobs well. 
but Exeter were pap.
we should be putting a sword to teams like that. Glad we did.
Under the circumstances that was 2 feet in the right direction. Just need to maintain that now and we’ll be happier fans and picking up points. 

I’ve been pretty patient so far.
’give him til Christmas’
‘new team with injuries needs time’
but after a 2 week break with players back and fit and still we can’t pull a decent performance together I am starting to lose faith.
the fundamental point is, with the players we have, we should be really tonking very average league one teams. 
maybe not winnng every game. But certainly not losing and playing badly.
does feel a bit end of Clough/start of Mac 1 territory 
i kinda hope Warne pulls it around
but it does, right now, feel like he’s not got any answers. 

If Carlsberg did away days…