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Shinnie started that move with the interception too. Class

Shinnie started that move with the interception too. Class

Shiiinnniiieeessttaaaa! That will annoy some!!

I don’t disagree

Interesting observation. Not a fan?

Well at least I’m enjoying myself in Belgium.

Yep. Free until you have to pay an instalment. 
Mrs VdM has filled our house with free stuff..... ?

As we're all aware, this season marks the 50th anniversary of our first League title. Had an idea for a while to mark it by doing a walk through the season as it happened 50 years ago (rather than just next May) - sort of a variation on the 'Derby on this day thread'
Whilst its stating the obvious to suggest a first title changed a club, this season in particular acted as a benchmark for Derby. It was the first season we had the Ram that we still see on our shirts today, it set the platform for our European Cup exploits the following season (and Brian Clough's obsession with landing the trophy after the Juventus semi-final) & our later title in 1974-75. It is also the breakthrough season which still affords Derby a lot of respect nationally from fans of a certain age & one often remembered for the nail-biting ending.
I wasn't around 50 years ago so my efforts will be confined to finding Youtube footage (if it exists), match reports, memorabilia & updated league tables as the season gets going. Where it probably needs fleshing out is with contributions from those who were there at the particular matches - what do you remember about particular games, what were the away fans like (good & lets face it, bad in a lot of instances) & any other memories/match rituals of the time
Anyroad, enough wittering from me. Exactly 50 years ago today we kicked off 1971-72 against Manchester Utd at the Baseball Ground. Youtube highlights below but we were actually 0-2 down in our opener against the Man Utd side of Law, Best & Charlton...
 

I usually take a flask cos it keeps hot things hot and cold things cold, I fill it with two cups of coffee and a choc ice. I miss the chuckle brothers.?

Should have hidden it in your flask 

Should have hidden it in your flask 

Shinnie MOM

Shinnie MOM

Sibley showing why he is not first choice

All Preston chances come from us messing about at the back

Shinnie MOM

Shinnie MOM

Shinnie MOM

Knight good unless he has time to think

Knight good unless he has time to think

Sibley showing why he is not first choice

All Preston chances come from us messing about at the back

All Preston chances come from us messing about at the back

Excellent ref so far

It’s all a bit limp up top