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After the dust has settled on Mondays game, it’s difficult not to think we should broadly stick to the same starting 11/formation. I’d just change NML for Dobbin. On a different day we could’ve been 4-0 up in the first half. I know this keeps happening - that we give a team a shoeing for 45 mins but don’t make it count and then pay the price in the second half when they get wise, we get tired/frustrated and the wheels fall off. But what can we do? At some point that first half display has to turn into a healthy unassailable lead. But who knows what’s best? Certainly not me. 

I went with wildsmith. Mainly because he arrived to such a universal shrug from the fans and he looks like he could be a real asset going forwards and hasn’t really put a foot wrong. Wouldn’t be unhappy with Didz or fozzy getting it tho. 

I’ve not watched as many games as most on here, but genuine question: isn’t Barkhuizen better than Dobbin? As in end product/goals/crosses etc? Especially while we’re still trying to find our strongest 11/get back to winning ways.
feel like Toms been unlucky. And this is not a diss on Dobbin, he’s mustard. But just much better suited to coming on after 70 mins and scaring the bejeezus out of tired legged league one defenders..?

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

I think I’m a curse.
only been to 3 games this season.
Plymouth - we were 2-0 up then lost 2-3
Port Vale - 1-0 up then lost 1-2
and then yesterday.
if I come again I promise to leave at half time.

Fozzy has been an exceptional servant for our club, no more so than this year when he has been a rock playing in an unusual position for him. He has the occasional slip up but so does everyone, we tend to pick up on the odd misplaced pass from a defender far more than we do a forward who blazes over the bar! There are lots of reasons I want us to go back up this year but one of them would be a fitting reward for this unassuming stalwart of our club. To have the guts and dedication to come back from so many operations and still be willing to put his body on the line he has my complete admiration.

We're all proud...
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Bon Jovi’s It’s my life 
Craig Forsyth 
He’s a rams defender                            and he is gonna play forever
He’s the guy on which you’d stake your life
Craig Forsyth 

A @wixman1884 classic

Disappointing to read some fans' comments about Curtis. He's always needed games off the back of an injury and the need to find someone to criticise every game, no matter how good the performance as a team, is wearing thin. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, of course, but there are players who have earned the right to avoid pointless, over the top pelters. Curtis is definitely one of them IMO.

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