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Understandably for the first 10-15 minutes I thought Curtis really struggled and he looked well off the pace.
He grew into the game and by the end he must have been very pleased with his performance, although for me, when Cash is fit he comes straight back in. 
Really hope Curtis stays until the end of the season whereby we get promoted and can give him the ovation he deserves and then he moves on. 
Personally I hope he goes to Leyton Orient (his home town club) and has a great season for them then maybe returns in the future to coach or even manage us. 
Cheers 
Gangway D from the terrace 

 

Very well done today guys thoroughly deserved the win and really it was men against boys. Your physicality, nouse and experience completely undid us. To be fair we’ve been like this all season, pretty football but no cutting edge and we need a couple of old heads to lead the kids. Unfortunately Evatt is so far down his moneyball route trying to find young players to sell on he completely ignores the fact that you need some grey hairs in the team who’ve been there and done it, unlike your man who knows exactly how to do it and is doing a cracking job. There may have been a few questioning his appointment but I think he’s more than answering them now. I think you’ve every chance of making the top two now if you keep up performances like todays so best of luck for the rest of the season. ??

Magic header by that tall lanky statue of a man Hayden Roberts ?????

Agree with all that. Bristol did try and target Smith and I though he struggled at times, he stood firm and coped very well under the added pressure. I guess the verdict on the pen is - yes it was. My view was pretty clear (except distance wise) they looked hip to hip muscle to muscle and Bristol guy just folded. Sure sure there was “contact” but that looked like it was a “bought” penalty and not foul play. It’s part of the game and I am sure we have done it but it still sticks in the craw.
On Fozzy, he isn’t a spring chicken but he seems quicker than in the last year or so, still has juice in the tank after 90 minutes. What an incredible servant of the club he is

If I can join in on the post match chat and give an away fan’s perspective…..
I enjoyed the game, but only in the way I enjoyed our 0-0 at Accrington earlier this season, I enjoyed watching two teams battle it out with loads of endeavour, even if there wasn’t much creativity on show. I enjoyed watching my beloved little old Exeter playing in a proper stadium against a proper club with proper fans. And I enjoyed singing my heart out for the lads until I now sound like Barry White.
As for the game, if I was a Derby fan I would be disappointed. You were the better side and the referee was poor for you, amazing for us. I didn’t think our keeper should have been sent off due to the ball going left and our covering defenders, but he certainly should have been booked and a free kick given. Amazing decision - as were lots of goal kicks / throw ins, especially the one in the last minute which was just in front of us. Hilarious.
I thought you looked a solid side, you just couldn’t create much in the last third, so although I thought you were the better side you didn’t really trouble our keeper, apart from the free kick which drew an excellent save from him. 
The reason we celebrated the final whistle so much was not only that we’d come to the home of a genuine footballing ‘big club’ and got a point, but we’ve had horrendous defensive injury problems in recent weeks, two of our players are staring down the barrel of a court appearance after their actions on Saturday night (I’m on their side by the way), we’ve had a new manager for 24 hours and we’ve got a team full of academy graduates. 
Finally (thanks for humouring me), what did you make of our support? I’m always interested in the other team’s view of us - did our numbers surprise you? Could you hear us? Can never tell with stadium acoustics. I thought your support was great considering how low you are in the football league compared to your history and also considering it wasn’t the most exciting game to watch.
Anyway, thanks for letting me join in. I might pop back when we play you at home next Spring. Good luck for the rest of the season. COYR (works for Reds and Rams).

Hi guys
My nephew, Jake passed away on August 12th aged 23. Despite being dealt a bad hand he enjoyed life to the full possessing a sharp, dry wit and a fondness for dressing well - the other thing we had in common ? was our love for Derby County!
Many of you will recognise Jake, a life-long season ticket holder in the West Stand attending matches with his Dad.
His family are orchestrating a minutes applause at the 23rd minute during the Port Vale home match on Saturday October 8th.
Extended family will be in attendance and there will be a brief write up about Jake in the match day programme. 
These tributes are becoming more common, but I think that because they are often not official and fan-led they are even more poignant - and it would be a great gesture for one of our own.
Assistance in spreading the word from members of this forum would be so very much appreciated.
"Don't count the days, make the days count"
 
 
 

No outgoings, expect no outgoings either unless it’s silly money. Bird and Knight are crucial in Roseniors plans 

Yeah. They’re good. Where’s Ed Dawes?
Not heard of Martin Fisher before. Where’s he from?
also, rams player app working again. Managed to download as it had disappeared over the last few days 

Couldn't find it on the App store (Apple) anymore, so I sent a mail asking for some info as my youngest wanted to install it.
I got an automated reply with these links...
Can I watch on my mobile browser?
You must use the official club application to watch live video on mobile. Download here:
You must use the official club application to watch live video on mobile. Download here:
Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/derby-county-official-ramstv/id1254491195
Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incrowdsports.football.derby&hl=en_GB
.. the IOS app via the link is marked as Not Available "This app is currently not available in your country or region". But the Android version appears to be available. No idea why the IOS App is no longer out there, I've asked again, if I hear more I'll post.
 As a work around my son uses Safari to listen via the DCFC web site.
Hope this helps.
 

This will reveal my technophobia/ignorance, so sorry in advance 
but i tried to listen to the game the other day and the Derby app (I pay £5 a month for) says it doesn’t exist any more)
anyone tell me what’s going on/where it’s gone/where do I now listen to RD coverage when I’m out of the region?
 
cheers 

Well happy with that! We have things to work on, but have plenty to work with!
It was actually quite a good game of football, especially the first half, and felt at times that there was quite a difference in quality between the two teams. Our opening 20 minutes was especially good. And for the first 45 minutes was happy with the notion put forwards in the forum pre-match that Oxford were a footballing side. Even so, there was plenty of "thug" about their play, and they had definitely singled out our key players - Max Bird was clattered heavily on 3 or 4 occasions, needing 2 lengthy bouts of treatment, and they had a go at Jason Knight as well. 
Oxford only made a half hearted attempt to press our playing out from the back, and we quickly established a pattern between Davies, Wildsmith and Cashin, which followed the same pattern during the entire match, and what it did was create space further up the pitch, something which Oxford never really addressed, and for a change our playing out from the back didn't create any danger. Conversely, when we did pick the ball up at the back, there was an almost complete aversion to trying to catch Oxford out with a breakaway. Maybe something to work on there.
Once again the match officials displayed their allegiance to their EFL masters - we actually got 45 - 50 minutes of reasonable officiating, although the ref couldn't wait to book Collins. Our striker puts himself about a bit, and after his first hefty challenge the ref had a lengthy chat. He completely ignored the constant barging and pushing off the ball by their centre forward and centre half, and fell for several dives as soon as Derby player got within a yard or two of an Oxford shadow.
Second half and Oxford were clearly sent out to rough things up, with 3 really nasty challenges, all gong un-noticed. But when Collins challenged their left back(?) he didn't make any contact, but the defender flew through the air like he'd been hit by an Exocet missile, and out came the yellow card like it was on steroids. Moments later Knight was clattered with a challenge that lifted him 2 feet in the air, but the ref didn't even give a free kick. Towards the end, Davies went in hard and was carded almost immediately, with what was his first offence, and yet again there were at least 3 Oxford players who should have been carded.
It was getting to be frustrating, and then Sibley came on, and immediately Oxford tried to wind him up. And suddenly his running was pulling their defence all over the place and making spaces, and it was only a matter of time  before we scored. There were 3 consecutive bagatelle sessions in the Oxford area, and the inevitable goal duly arrived. And isn't great to get that feeling back? What is also great is the universal acknowledgement of Sibley's impact. Here's to a great season, Louie!
Despite the criticism from a West stander, the noise from the South Stand was tremendous for long periods, especially in the first half. The pre-match noise on the concourse was louder than for the Brighton play-off semi!
Its great to be back. Thank you David!
COME ON YOU RAMS!!!

Hulking journeymen?
Rapid youngsters?
A mix of the 2?
3-4-3? 3-5-2? 4-4-2? 
Because we have mainly/some championship quality players, is that enough? Or does all form and quality go out the window when Fleetwood Town just decide to kick the cr*p out of you?
Should we buy players that know the league? 
Fittest team wins?
Biggest team wins?
Play like Brazil?
or Play like Allardyce?
Snatch it with a set piece and shut up shop?
Or play like Shteve Mc era 1 and score 4 if they score 3?
 
How the hell do we get promoted in a oner?
 
Answers on a postcard…..
??

Hulking journeymen?
Rapid youngsters?
A mix of the 2?
3-4-3? 3-5-2? 4-4-2? 
Because we have mainly/some championship quality players, is that enough? Or does all form and quality go out the window when Fleetwood Town just decide to kick the cr*p out of you?
Should we buy players that know the league? 
Fittest team wins?
Biggest team wins?
Play like Brazil?
or Play like Allardyce?
Snatch it with a set piece and shut up shop?
Or play like Shteve Mc era 1 and score 4 if they score 3?
 
How the hell do we get promoted in a oner?
 
Answers on a postcard…..
??

Hulking journeymen?
Rapid youngsters?
A mix of the 2?
3-4-3? 3-5-2? 4-4-2? 
Because we have mainly/some championship quality players, is that enough? Or does all form and quality go out the window when Fleetwood Town just decide to kick the cr*p out of you?
Should we buy players that know the league? 
Fittest team wins?
Biggest team wins?
Play like Brazil?
or Play like Allardyce?
Snatch it with a set piece and shut up shop?
Or play like Shteve Mc era 1 and score 4 if they score 3?
 
How the hell do we get promoted in a oner?
 
Answers on a postcard…..
??

Hulking journeymen?
Rapid youngsters?
A mix of the 2?
3-4-3? 3-5-2? 4-4-2? 
Because we have mainly/some championship quality players, is that enough? Or does all form and quality go out the window when Fleetwood Town just decide to kick the cr*p out of you?
Should we buy players that know the league? 
Fittest team wins?
Biggest team wins?
Play like Brazil?
or Play like Allardyce?
Snatch it with a set piece and shut up shop?
Or play like Shteve Mc era 1 and score 4 if they score 3?
 
How the hell do we get promoted in a oner?
 
Answers on a postcard…..
??

What a lovely, lovely thread this is tonight. After everything we've had to put up with. Brings a tear to the eye and makes you think there is some loyalty in football and players like Cashin and Thommo genuinely love this club. Hopefully the brand new signings (Barkhuizen and Wildsmith etc) will come to feel the same. 
Derby are back!

I could name 5, but then I'd be ignoring the rest. Full list is here: https://www.efl.com/clubs-and-competitions/efl-retained-list-squad-numbers/

Wednesday fan here.
Joe Wildsmith first broke into the first team at a very young age about 5/6 years ago when Kieran Westwood got injured.
It was the season we got to the playoff final and Joe was very impressive when he played for us, tipped by many to have a bright future in the game.
Since then we have had a whole host of managers, the side has got progressively worse and when he has played in recent seasons, he’s had a pretty woeful defence protecting his goal. As such his confidence has taken a bit of a battering and he has made the odd error.
That said, if he can get a run of games at Derby and you can get him anywhere near what he was like a few seasons ago, he’ll be a very capable a league 1 keeper for you this season.
Also he’s still relatively young for a goal keeper.
Best of luck to you with the takeover, really hope you can get things sorted and start to move forward as a club again.

Good game. Well deserved 3 points
No one put a foot wrong. Even the ref seemed to let a lot go so the game went well.
Byrne was really good.
Festy’s greatest strength is his ability to maintain possession. Little bit concerning when he was storming into the box and then froze and laid it off. I love him and he’s young etc, but the end product needs to come and then he’ll be next level good.
Cashin struggled with their big front man but he’ll learn from it.
Overall a good day in the office and keeps the hope alive.
COYR

4-3-3 could work.
Time to invoke the spirit of Mclaren 13/14
Cashin is our Bucko.
Davies can run into midfield a la Keogh
Bielik is our Thorne
CKR can be our Wardrobe
That’s the spine right there
everyone else just run like buggery off them
attack attack attack
balls to the wind
 
COYR

4-3-3 could work.
Time to invoke the spirit of Mclaren 13/14
Cashin is our Bucko.
Davies can run into midfield a la Keogh
Bielik is our Thorne
CKR can be our Wardrobe
That’s the spine right there
everyone else just run like buggery off them
attack attack attack
balls to the wind
 
COYR

4-3-3 could work.
Time to invoke the spirit of Mclaren 13/14
Cashin is our Bucko.
Davies can run into midfield a la Keogh
Bielik is our Thorne
CKR can be our Wardrobe
That’s the spine right there
everyone else just run like buggery off them
attack attack attack
balls to the wind
 
COYR

4-3-3 could work.
Time to invoke the spirit of Mclaren 13/14
Cashin is our Bucko.
Davies can run into midfield a la Keogh
Bielik is our Thorne
CKR can be our Wardrobe
That’s the spine right there
everyone else just run like buggery off them
attack attack attack
balls to the wind
 
COYR

4-3-3 could work.
Time to invoke the spirit of Mclaren 13/14
Cashin is our Bucko.
Davies can run into midfield a la Keogh
Bielik is our Thorne
CKR can be our Wardrobe
That’s the spine right there
everyone else just run like buggery off them
attack attack attack
balls to the wind
 
COYR