Gritstone Ram

Just now, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

It'll cost us more to keep him if it means dissing around in League one for the next three years

Good point

I doubt Warne will be on massive wages but the 4 year deal was madness there’s about 3 years left so it’s going to cost something for him to go.

RIP World Cup Winner and a good footballer.

15 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said:

Well Warne is definitely close to the (pork) CHOP 😆

Clowes will be (lamb) STEWING it over

Not be long before players are BEEFING with him over his terrible tactics.

His football is TRIPE.

 

 

Promotion could save his bacon.

Where’s Mucker?

It’s a results business. Get the results and people are happy. 

15 hours ago, B4ev6is said:

What do you guys think

You don’t have much luck with your feet and legs.

7 minutes ago, DiggerB said:

Blow up ref!

You are Marinakis I claim my £5

Yes!!!

Just now, Chris_Martin said:

anyone got a stat for how many times we've been saved by the woodwork this season? Seems like it's almost once every game😅

End of the day it’s a shot off target.

2 minutes ago, Ellafella said:

Can anyone explain that miss? 

He shot he missed he must be f***ing pissed.

7 hours ago, CongletonRam said:

Bigger picture.

Derby County F.C has been a very poorly run club for the last 20 years and fans have to accept that it WILL take time to get back to glory days, (albeit I am of the opinion that our great clubs glory days at best would be a club challenging at the top end of the Championship).

It actually saddens me when I hear fans being hyper critical of Warne, some almost suggesting his time is running out. I cannot accept that is anything other than a small percentage who think this.

Constructive criticism is great and wow, there is SO much to be critical about with the current side and the manner in which we (try to) play.

Warne has to be given time, and I am talking another 2 seasons. We are under new ownership and we need stable management. As a shrewd business decision, Clowes wouldn't (and couldn't financially) sack Warne unless results take a huge downturn. We are playing like a bottom 5 club, but we are somewhat fortuitously managing not to lose. 

I cannot actually believe that I am speaking up for Warne, as the football being offered is simply dreadful. Lethargic, defensive, predictable. So, I forsee a season where we are challenging for a top 6 spot, but for that to happen, the football has to improve.

I will be right behind Warne and I firmly believe that if we as a fanbase were all right behind him, it would make his job easier. We can play a part in changing the fortunes of our club.

 

 

My thoughts are, he is here, it’s what we have got. Two seasons ago, I’d have taken anything to keep my club and because of that although I’m not all that pleased with the football on show at least we have got some football on show. 
I just hope we can slowly build up into a good team again but accept patience is needed to come back from the brink.

Mosquito 

8 hours ago, angieram said:

I didn't say I didn't enjoy the game.

I said I agreed with the all the points you listed that Eric Steele made tonight on Radio Derby. If he made any others I didn't hear them. 

I've already posted on Saturday to say I enjoyed the game.

I enjoyed the goals, the way we defended, the way the fans got behind the team, the fact that once we got the subs on I thought there would only be one winner, the chat with other fans before and after the game, the solidarity the team showed in difficult circumstances as they must have been affected by their team mate suffering so.

That doesn't mean I don't expect the team to improve by Christmas.

(I also enjoyed walking on Hadrian's Wall, lots of pub meals, Carlisle cathedral, friendly locals, getting soaked - all part of why I enjoyed the weekend!) 

 

Sounds like a good weekend unfortunately I can keep telling my missus she needs to work a few weekends extra while I trot off to Carlisle to watch Derby.

9 hours ago, i-Ram said:

Possibly because you are.

I have seen the Rams perform worse personally, but I have never been so devoid of interest before. Perhaps it’s my age; more important things in life, etc.

Maybe last time we were this bad I was 10 or 11 and football was relatively new. The relegation scraps were good then. Oh and we signed Bobby Davison.

2 hours ago, SamUltraRam said:

We've also scored more goals than the last 3 third division seasons

2023/24 - 14 goals ( despite us appearing to be 'shot shy' )

We've actually scored in every game this season

 

2022/23 - 7 goals

1985/86 - 11 goals

1984/85 - 10 goals

Why does it feel like I’m watching the worst football I’ve ever seen?

Are Reading defaulting on some payments again?

1 hour ago, cannable said:

https://x.com/sallypepper01/status/1705950594517619183?s=46&t=DvJVOA7QGOywC-GSNAwjOA

I like her style. Almost written like she’s shouting it. As for Ed Dawes, whenever I listen to the radio I have to turn the sound off. Nothing to do with Ed Dawes, it’s because we’re playing that bad I can’t bare to listen.

Hope he’s ok in fairness because he is only doing his job. If that is what’s getting him down, he shouldn’t let things get to him.

18 hours ago, Eddie said:

Fox and Anchor, Farringdon?

Back in the late 1980's/early 1990's, I used to work at the Stock Exchange, and we used to have a 'team breakfast' there once every couple of months. The pub had a 'special' licence which allowed them to open at 7:00 am.

A huge plate of sausages, bacon, black pudding etc, washed down with a couple of pints of Fullers ESB - the perfect way to start the working week.

If I had a couple of pints with my breakfast while working in the stock exchange would be the perfect conditions for the next financial crisis.

I think it’s a good idea having a poll every game. Gives you an idea whether the results are more important to people than the performance.

Not seen the match today but people haven’t spoke well of the performance. 
I’m in two minds whether to think we were lucky to win or we won when we weren’t at our best. I’m going with the latter.

In out in out shake it all about you do the Hokey Cokey and you turn around that’s what its all about.

Looking at the league results tonight it is crying out for someone to take the bull by the horns.

On 16/09/2023 at 18:11, Gaspode said:

Thought the lad did well today - neat and tidy, passed to white shirts, organised well and most importantly was disciplined in staying in the centre of the park - shame about his miserable voice, but you can’t have everything 😉

I’m sure when we were 1-0 up he was guilty of just hoofing the ball back to the opposition from our area when a calm head was required and playing the ball out to our players was required.

21 hours ago, Tyler Durden said:

Do you still mark the day when Clough left the club?

I will make a sacrifice to the gods on 15 October to mark 50 years of his departure. A sad day for Derby County.