California Ram.

I really hope that you’re right, and the David Clowes era is far better than the Mel Morris one - hopefully we will become a well run, successful football club, rather than the ego plaything of a banker who left us on the verge of financial ruin. 
It’s very early days yet though, so I’m hesitant to get over-excited at this stage - I mean, this is Derby County we’re talking about, we don’t get nice things. There’s still a hell of a lot of work to be done, both on and off the pitch, before we’ve fully recovered. I suspect sorting out Mels mess will take a couple of tough years, but hopefully we are seeing the dawn at the end of the darkest night now.
We’re still in League One let’s not forget, which is not where this great club belongs. It’s going to take hard work from everyone to get us back up out of here, but at the very least, we do still have a Derby County. That’s the biggest thing here.

A weekend of mayhem, starting with meeting @i-Ramin the pub before the game! Such a dominant start to the match, but always aware you have to score when you're on top, especially when you're that on top, yet despite it all we still didn't carve out many clearcut chances. After half an hour, Charlton started to touch the ball and keep it for more than a couple of passes, and had some chances, probably better than ours. Our defence seemed nervous. But then we took charge again. Our best opportunity came not from pretty passing possession football but rather from a long punt over the top. Collins was stronger than the defender and through clear on goal, only to blast the ball against the post. Ten seconds later the ref blew for half-time and it felt a huge turning point/what might have been, moment. 
In the second half we'd suddenly hit the wall, exhausted. The game went scrappy and we stopped winning second balls when we constantly mopped them up in the opening period. We continued to have corner after corner but did nothing with them and throughout the second half looked vulnerable on their breakouts, without the energy to track back. Which proved our undoing.
Mendez-Laing showed for and got a lot of the ball but never played the key pass. It's possible he will be amazing in a few weeks and we need to persevere to find out, but he seems a head down and run player and then play a hopeful pass. Sibley transforms the team when he comes on. Much more guile and creativity around the opponent's box than anyone else. Fast running, carrying the ball through midfield. Always available. Strong in chasing opponents down. Rosenior will be mad not to start him. This was a great first half in terms of dominating possession but we needed to create more chances. Bird can play quarterback on his own with an extra attacking midfielder that we so desperately need.
But on the whole the performance showed a lot of promise if we can raise our fitness and tweak the team selection the right way.
 
 

Alright Rams, Guiseley (who?) fan here in peace.
I came to the Oxford game on Saturday with my mate (Wolves fan). 
It was our first trip to Pride Park between us and usually we pick a random game every so often. So we ended up at your place.
We had a great time, your stadium is fantastic. Plenty of eateries around the ground too. The fans we were sat near were passionate and it was infectious. We were in the North Stand which was family orientated but it was nice to see so many youngsters getting behind the team.
The atmosphere was great, the bounce by the south stand was something I won't forget. Capped with a great goal to get the win aswell. 
Only downside being, we parked at the industrial park past the south stand and we didn't move for about an hour after the final whistle. But that didn't spoil a great day out. 
All the best for the season, will be looking out for your results and will likely come back later in the season too. 

Thank you both, glad you enjoyed it! Just watched this back for the first time (through gritted teeth). Crazy to get the support from the club again, but very grateful.
Hope you enjoy the new book as much as I enjoyed putting it together! 

Or suppose he stays as part of the squad, builds combinations with the players around him, gets a good run without injury and learns while he’s here? Players develop at different rates, Plange had come from Arsenal’s academy and did a good job in the u23s playing in tandem with Stretton I believe, both scored goals. Plange perhaps more suited to a lone striker role, what if Rosenior wants to go two up top and plays Stretton up top with Collins or McGoldrick? 
You seem so keen to write the kid off, I don’t think he’s had the best start in terms of overall contributions and also the circumstances of the few opportunities he’s had (basket case club in desperate times) but in my opinion that’s no reason to give up on him yet. He’s a Derby player who has my support, managed and coached the right way he still has every opportunity to contribute. 

Yes Bielik is training at Derby. He is recovering from an injury though. Byrne, no clue.

plenty of nice moments - Barkhuizen and Mendez-Laing very positive and working hard - Roberts is excellent though the trialist left back also worth a contract. Not convinced by Davies and Chester together yet - Cashin still an option. Knight can start at right back next week for me, though harsh to judge the youngster on one mistake. McGoldrick can fill the gap between midfield and attack. 
Wonder where Byrne actually is ? 
Is Bielik actually training at Derby ? 

E i e i e i o up the friendly league we go

Belated match thoughts - overall a good outing & obviously good to secure a win.
First half, looked really sharp from the off & thoroughly deserved the 0-2 margin at half time. Cut through them with ease particularly as there was a lot of space in midfield. Barkhuizen & particularly Mendez Laing looked direct and dangerous & I suspect they will grab plenty of goals & assists this term. Thought Knight played well - he fired through some excellent passes to initiate attacks right side & didn't play like a man who might be leaving soon. Bird also played well - couple of excellent defensive stops & his usual class in midfield, looked a cut above. Oh & please sign Forsyth up asap ?
Of the other first XI new boys, Wildsmith looked a bit jittery - bit of hesitancy on the ball & missed a cross early in second half from which Stearman had to clear off the line. One very good block though (again second half) & looks happy to pass from the back. I'm sure he'll grow into the role. The trialist RB Odoruh also had a nervy start but improved as the game went on. Clearly quick & technically adept (control & range of passing) - positionally he was bit awry but understandable given he's new. Would like to see him again v Hertha.
Second half, the momentum was with Bradford after a half time chat & our second string out. Did really well to keep a clean sheet given the pressure of the first 15 mins of second half (lot of aerial stuff) but was impressed by how well we settled down in the last 25 mins - really should have scored a couple with Cybulski mainly involved. Was really impressed with Ryan Glover down the left wing - looks a prospect & like Odoruh, would like to see him again against sterner opposition. Also thought Jake Rooney & Haydon Roberts looked composed at the back. Was looking forward to seeing Kevin McDonald once I realised who he was - I think his physical condition is still an issue as he didn't seem very mobile at all. Hopefully a couple more weeks training & we can then see his quality - thought he was a very good player at Fulham & Wolves.
Good effort from travelling support, noisy & good number of us. Bradford fans seem a nice bunch - lot of compliments & good wishes from them for season ahead. They're far too big for League Two so hopefully they have a good campaign also

Tbf to him us supporters are all still coming to terms with cocu’s/rooney/roseniors t*** about at the back with it and do everything we can to gift wrap them a golden chance/straight goal

Isn't Stearmann comfortable at RB? Maybe we intend to use him mainly there and only cover at CB.

Ryan Glover who's on trial one of the standouts of the second half, playing the left-hand side of four in midfield. Positive and quick thinking. The question mark over him is how well he can strike the ball. He had a shot and attempted cross that were both poor, but his overall game and contribution looked good.

Some fascinating clues today - Mendez-Laing and Barkhuizen strong in their first games. However, still feels like we need an experienced striker.
We have a volume of centre backs (Davies, Cashin, Stearman, Chester, Roberts), but weak at full back - with Byrne’s absence the biggest challenge - - interesting to see Roberts play half an hour at left back. 
 
Wildsmith looks a good keeper but needs to get used to our ‘play it from the back’ philosophy. 
and can we get Fozzy a contract pls. 
 
 

Second half team sees Wildsmith still in goal (no Foulkes for some reason) but an all new outfield and I think we're 4-4-2:
Wildsmith (1)
Robinson (4)     Rooney(18)    Stearman (17)    Roberts (12)
Richards (28)   McDonald (20)     Agahtise   (6)     Glover (2)
Stretton (10)    Cybulski (19)
Mainly we're putting ourselves under massive pressure by never going long and just playing daft passes across the back.

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First off, acknowledgements and apologies in equal measure, to @loweman2, for the inexcusable interruption of his otherwise mighty fine thread, here...
 
In short, the end of this season marks the 50th anniversary of arguably the greatest day in DCFC's history... Champions of England, for the first time.
The management team of the day have rightfully earned themselves a damn fine statue outside our very own Theatre of Flashbacks.
The players of the day have... to a man... rightfully earned themselves the status of "True club legends".
You'll note within the afore-linked thread that those very players were sunning themselves in Majorca when we were crowned Champions, and were pictured throughout the nationwide papier-press sat celebrating by the pool... in the sunshine... wearing... wait for it... SOMBREROS!  ("Ah!"  They cry!  "Finally, I see where this is leading"!
... So some highly intelligent and wise poster went on to suggest we may all consider similar headgear, for the last game of the season, in honour of those very same true club legends, and in tribute to their very own celebrations, 50 years ago. 
Now, if you read that afore-linked thread from cover to cover, you'll note that I have now ordered and received my sombrero... (3 actually, so I'll be more than happy to donate a couple).  I've even included a couple of links to aid the commencement of any shopping trips you may wish to pursue, but of course, alternative sombreros are available from all good sombrero retailers.
You'll also note my pleas for you all... all 30,000+ of you... to join me in this rather spiffing, well-meaning, fun-loving, and possibly romantic crusade... if only to ensure I don't turn up looking like some weird loner in a rather splendid hat!
Remember... this is a nod to 50 years ago, and the greatest achievement in the club's history.  It has no bearing on today's shenanigans.  It is not in any way related to whether we avoid relegation or not.  It is neither reference to the fight, or the end!  And it is most certainly the very opposite of a protest!
 
Word is, a fair few of those Heroes of 71/72 will be parading on the pitch for the Cardiff games.  Let's make them smile.  Let's remind them of their wonderful memories, and their unique celebrations.  Let's maybe even embarrass them into again wearing sombreros themselves, rather than them feeling left out, this time around.
Do it for a laugh by all means.  But do it for Derby.  Do it for those legends.  Do it for History. 
 
 
Oh... and these pages are the limit of my DCFC related interwebbery, so if anyone has the desire and/or capability to spread the word, please do so, and please accept my advanced gratitude.
Snakes at Stoke became a thing, so let's make Sombrero Day a day to remember... for the fans, the press, and most of all, those wonderful, heroic, legendary heroes of this mighty fine massive club of ours!
 
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I've had the pleasure of "meeting" @i-Ram on forum zoom meetings. I can confirm that he does have a striking resemblance of George. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting his wife however, so can't confirm that she looks like Mildred.
 

For the first time since 1975 we are going to come back and win from being a goal down, Mark my words ?

Option D - Get in the ground early. Have a few drinks and a bite to eat. Get to your seat early and support the team.

Other than supporting on match days there's little to nothing else we can do, Supporters groups are treated as mushrooms, Fans are seen as cash cows, MPs release twitter feeds of no concequence.
The EFL haven't beaten us, They've certainly written our death throws, The nails in the Coffin were all lined up, Jagielka unable to re-sign, Shinnie moved on were 2 huge nails that were knocked into our Coffin.
I'm a realist with a little optimism thrown in, Until mathmatically impossible that we can't stay in the Championship then there's hope, I believe the EFL will have a party if we are relegated, It was their plan from the start, Parry, Birch et al have gone above and beyond in their efforts to put road blocks in our way, Once we were looking to make a fist of it things they seemed to have changed, Boro/Wycombe dragged on, Referees conspiracy I don't believe, EFL encouraging the Cheating Mantra imo has had the biggest effect on all in the Championship, We're the boogey man who lives under the bed, We're seen as a club that will get what they believe we deserve.
It rankles with me and has most of my adult life that oragisations will, Can and do have a very negative impact on peoples lives, Football for many 100s of 1000s of people is an escape from the humdrum of ordinary life...for what ever ordinary life is, There's no tub thumping from me, It's all been down to one person, That one person who gave Hope, Enjoyment, Excitement, Sadness and eventually Despair as this great club of ours is being lead away to the scaffold, Our only escape...24 points to be played for, Untill it's impossible to stay up...then there's hope.
COYR

It seems over simplistic but my answer would be to continue supporting the club at every opportunity. I understand people having frustrations after a bad loss, ideally if we can then move on from those frustrations and focus on the next game maybe we can build some positive momentum. Last night is gone, onto Saturday and go again. 

Through to the next round. Same fighting spirit as the senior squad.