BriggRam

Just about scraped myself off the ceiling - ooh, err matron!
Great team selection tonight, another fantastic blood and guts performance from the lads, laced with no small amount of good football too. Further credit to Wayne and the coaches; the right subs made at precisely the right time. Full kudos, they got it absolutely spot on tonight in every regard. 
For my part, I can't help but love this squad. For years now, even under Mac1 when we had a seriously good footballing side, we always had something of a soft centre. These lads, however, are tough as teak and are showing just the kind of gritty resolve we've so often lacked. In an era when most players seem to be all about themselves, these lads play for each other and the fans. Just watch how they react to every challenge, every save, every goal and every point secured. We talk about pride in the shirt and rightly so. These lads have it in spades. And what about those fans of ours! Our lot are now indisputably the most rabidly fervent collective of madheads anywhere in the EFL. No contest! 
All these elements combined have topped off a wonderful festive period for me and mine and I really hope for yous lot too. With another 4 days before I even consider doing any work again and the chance to pop another 3 points on the board in the interim, this has been a holiday I'll not forget for a long while and I'm bursting with pride for this maddening, yet wonderful club of ours. Folks have espoused the opinion that suitors would be mad to invest in Derby County FC. Personally, I think they'd be mad not to. 
COYR
 

There some genuinely funny comments in this thread.
 
 https://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/302778/positives-tonight

9+ minutes of highlights on the Stokey site: https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/2021/december/31/extended-highlights-Derby-county/ No need to register or anything.

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

Absolutely brilliant......this bunch of players are an absolute credit to the name Derby County......how fitting to have a team doing what there doing all be it for different reasons to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club being crowned champions of England

The EFL, Couhig and Gibson right now. . . 
 

 

 

Here’s mine- might help you.

A more than fair point but perhaps with a short space between games, perhaps Wazza might look to rotate the squad a little.
Perhaps Cutis might be granted a well-earned rest, or Fozzy perhaps?

When festy was taking his long walk, the south stand were asking him to start the bounce, I just thought please God no that’s going to look like you’re already celebrating, thankfully he just applauded them and walked on.

Was saying a few games back that he reminds me of Dawkins because his football head still works as an academy player in that he plays safe and keeps the ball above all else. I think in professional football you have to be willing to gamble more, whether it’s on a pass to open up the opposition defence or when to press and close down. It’s also about learning when you can do it and when not to too. Both players struggle/d with consistency because they are having to learn it quite late into their career and so neither reached the potential of their ability (It’s arguable that Lawrence is similar but he has somewhat got a decent number of games under his belt at Derby). That’s not a knock on either player and their football ability (before any of the Dawkins brigade come storming in), but they are two very very good footballers who just didn’t quite finish the course.
BUT…
 
…how Morrison put pressure on the defender and goalkeeper yesterday is exactly what’s been missing from his game. Getting on the front foot, working off the ball to put pressure on and the team got the reward from it. He did this throughout his cameo to be honest and it was good to see. So I think he deserves the credit for that.
Football is just as much about what you are doing off the ball as what you are doing on it

Think after 3 knee ops he clearly isn't comfortable getting turned around and this season has looked panicky when that scenario arises. That said, I can't help but love the guy, even if his very best days might be behind him, as he'd run through walls for this club and anyone with the strength of character to undergo 3 lots of ACL physio has my full and unqualified respect. I also thought he was bloomin excellent yesterday.

Just wanted to say this, I take no enjoyment from clubs failing P&S rules, football is broken, Covid is hammering the final nail in the coffin.
I'm sure the vast majority of Bristol City fans are decent football fans that don't deserve to see their club punished.
However, when one fan takes his obsession with our situation to a level that's beyond normal behaviour, it's hard not to have a smile on your face when reading the clubs statement.
Bristol City the club, the staff, players, fans, no ill feeling, wish you all the best and hope you can sort the financial situation out without punishment.
Mr Poppadom, I hope they throw not just the book at you but the library, you had this coming you muppet.

I told you all so
We are staying up
That was for you mucka