RodleyRam

Man who walk through airport turnstile sideways is going to Bangkok

We've been there a few years back in the Championship playoffs and played our best player in a nothing fixture, only for him to break his leg or something like that. If I were Evatt, I would play the U12 team to make sure key players and their back ups' backups were fresh going in to the inevitable play off battle... P.S. @Day i really miss that ninja assassin emoji we used to have on here years back...

Rams 2 - 0 Simmo FRGS Cashin

Think how much we might actually get done. Country will climb out of recession in no time...

Is it Saturday yet? Slowest week ever!! I'm not sure I can take the suspense... Nervous about how little Peterborough will care about their fixture at Bolton now. If we choke there's every chance Bolton will turn it on and we could be staring down the barrel. Argggggggg who would be a Derby fan?! I need to be more B4

Hang on a cotton picking second... Reckon we've hit on the absolute jackpot here. We swap Warne, who is 100% guaranteed to fail in the championship but a pragmatic, turgid, League 1 genius, with dynamic, forward thinking, young Evatt who is 100% guaranteed to succeed at a higher level but seemingly can't get Bolton promoted out of a terrible uncompetitive league. Wonder if any of our Nostradamus members could confirm if this the answer?

I was there for the last auto season. I was 11 I think and gripped by football fever. That win to seal it against Palace was a truly great moment and one to savour. If we get over the line on Saturday (and let's hope we do because frankly I don't think any of us could take the epic meltdown from all corners) then I shall be sinking a few beers (one at least for our dearly departed talisman of positivity) and savouring it because these moments don't come around too often. Come on Rams, bring it home!

My old man is east lower, third row back from the pitch, half way line, right on the aisle. Only one seat though but his mate might be in the seat next to him, I'd have to double check. If you're interested DM me and I'll see if he'd be willing to swap but I imagine you might want two seats so the previous offer may be preferable to you. I live in Haddenham, just down the road from Aylesbury at it happens.

Agreed and Bird has proved pretty consistently that he is fully focused on the Derby cause until he leaves and I imagine would absolutely love to be part of two big wins to close out his Derby career. Anyone questioning his commitment to Derby is way off the mark IMO.

Go for the win, we've had so many chances to put ourselves out of reach it's time to seize the day and put in the defining performance of the season. COYR

Cambridge 1 - 1 Rams Collo is due a goal

I reckon B4 would be adamant that we could still overhaul Pompy...

The waning rational part of me thinks that the other sides have still got to go some to take second spot by the end of the season, given the fixtures they've got. And even if we fail at the autos there's still the play offs etc. I confess this is getting to be a much smaller part of my feelings about this season! The much larger part of me is absolutely furious with everyone at the club for failing to take the countless opportunities we've had to put us out of sight. Some of the points we've squandered have been simply inexcusable. My gut says we're destined to throw it away.

Scrappy set piece goal would work wonders here to settle the lads and dampen any thoughts Wycombe might have about getting a result

1-1 FRGS Collins I'd be happy with a point and 9 from the next 3.

I loved that RvdL got that goal, he really deserved it. This season it could be anyone and I think I'd love it equally. Cashin, Bird or Sibley - would be lovely if one of the home grown lads were to seal the deal. Plenty of other likeable candidates though, I'd honestly love it if it were any of the lads, they all have a bit of a story and a reason for us to connect with them, even those that haven't delivered as we would have hoped. We have a good bunch of players at the moment. Almost like Warne's stated desire to have good people at the club is a really positive thing. Wilson would be by curve ball option, he just epitomises the kind of player fans love and you know he would absolutely love it.

Will we struggle next year? With this exact team, yes of course but it's going to be another big off season for recruitment, so I really don't think it's worth even mentioning until we know what league we are in. On the game... Thought it was a really exciting advert for League 1 (I wish all games were that standard) Two teams going for it, albeit with slightly different approaches. The quality on show was impressive considering the conditions and magnitude of the game. We absolutely held our own, possibly conceded too much possession and territory in the second half but I don't think it was the wrong tactic given the circumstances. Think the criticism of Wildsmith is unfair, tricky conditions and a couple of decent stops. Also responsible for points in the last few games. We look better with him in the sticks than Vickers for me. We absolutely have to back it up now with a win against Wycombe, hopefully the walking wounded can get some rest and fitness back in their legs. Huge 4 games. COYR

You sir, are suffering from Ramnesia. A very specific form of memory loss affecting Derby County fans who regularly forget the true meaning of the Derby Way, which is for the club to instill hope and optimism in its supporters despite a long and consistent track record of disappointment. I jest of course, we're going to win 4-0 and sell Kwaku Oduroh for £11m in the off season... Channeling b4

I have us and Bolton finishing on equal points so goal difference really matters. I can't see us getting any massive wins at this point given the depletion of our strike force. However, with Bolton's tougher fixtures I don't think they'll make the difference if we can equal their tally. It's going to go to the wire for me but I have us holding on to second on GD. A win at Pompey changes all of that dramatically though.

1-1 FRGS Waggy late equaliser off his shin

B4 would be highly disappointed you've gone at all... Priorities all wrong!

Wilson is better defensively for me (or at least has the pace to compensate) Smith and Adams as a holding 2 gives me a bit of confidence that they will cover for our very attack minded full backs too. I'm hoping for 3 or 4 early goals to us to settle the nerves and give us a chance of holding out for a draw...

Like everyone else he had played his part in our good league position but he's probably more guilty than most of costly errors. I thought he would be an excellent signing, exactly the kind of leadership we needed but he's been disappointing overall. The red card, given the injuries we have and the point in the game, is particularly difficult to overlook. Even if he didn't nut their player, he's clearly lost his head and got involved. It's inexcusably rash behaviour at a point in the game when we're desperately banging on the door for an equaliser. Really disappointing. For all his detractors, and I don't hold a candle for him, in the same kind of position Hourihane's sole focus would be getting on the end of something to clinch a draw. It's a stark comparison for me.

Rams 3 - 1 Pool FRGS Sibley Rise ye sunken ships

For once I'd like us to avoid being Melchester Rovers in the days when Roy got fat and addicted to painkillers. For once it would be really nice to have it wrapped up well in advance of time without killing off fans of a nervous disposition. Just once in my lifetime! It's not much to ask!