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As an aside to all this, an indication as to how a club can have a bearing on a persons mental health is this. My dad died suddenly on 31 Jan 22 and the first time I started to feel any cheer since his death was on Tuesday night watching Derby score 3 goals. It broke the malaise.

Absolutely mad the difference in points gained in that time between the clubs!
Reading 1pt
Cardiff 8pts
P’ Boro 4pts
Barnsley 1pt
The Mighty Ducking Rams 17pts!!

01:08 and back home to Suffolk. What a great night, solid performance all round and never looked in danger. 
The team must be well fired up for Boro.  

Well predicted 3-1. Wish I’d had a bet now!
Excellent performance. First time in a while we played with some real verve and swagger at times, alongside high energy and high intensity, we out ran them in the first 50-60 mins. Rooney won’t have been happy with some of our play at 3-0, we were pushing for the 4th and gave the ball away a lot lost control of the game and conceded a poor goal, then we regained some composure and saw out the game ok in the end. 
 
Can’t think of anyone who played badly. I really like Allsop in goal at the moment, he’s playing really well. Byrne was outstanding, Foz had a good 60 mins then iffy finish, Buchanan excellent at centre half Davies doing what he’s done all season. Lawrence excellent, Ebosele given MOM which I probably agree with, electric performance, Knight excellent, but Bird and Bielik make a huge difference in the middle of the park, thought the latter got better and better as the game went on before he started to tire. He gives us the platform to play. He’s vital. 
 
The fans were also amazing tonight. Special atmosphere. This season could be one of the most memorable in our history. The great escape is on!

Is that Buxton?

Is that Buxton?

Jake? Lingering in the bushes? How very dare you?

Exactly ! there is NO way this game will be called off !.But there will be extra policing(police will be looking for any excuse)and  extra stewards ,if any one thinks they will be able to protest outside the ground No chance .I am going I am expecting heavy handed treatment from police and stewards(ohhh matron) abuse from home fans and generally a rough old time .But I have followed the RAMS through the hooligan days of the 70s and 80s and will not rise to the expected abuse. So lets ALL go to support DCFC and out sing those smoggie bar stewards !!.

I am of the same opinion as 86! No matter what is said, some of our fans, and there are only a minute number, will be like a 'time bomb'. Alcohol and 'other things' will unfortunately fuel their emotions. Any contentious decision against us and it could kick off. Hopefully it won't. We need to show that scavenger and Middlesbrough fans that we are above all the poo directed at us and show the outstanding vocal support we are synonymous with. UTR

I am of the same opinion as 86! No matter what is said, some of our fans, and there are only a minute number, will be like a 'time bomb'. Alcohol and 'other things' will unfortunately fuel their emotions. Any contentious decision against us and it could kick off. Hopefully it won't. We need to show that scavenger and Middlesbrough fans that we are above all the poo directed at us and show the outstanding vocal support we are synonymous with. UTR

I have tickets for myself and my son. I have got 2 days off work so I can travel up at lunchtime tomorrow and have a few beers before the match.
Im staying at the Chaddesen Travel lodge and traveling back to Suffolk the following day.
Massive match( as they all are )
COYR

Still think Bring me Sunshine could be given a go:
BRING ME SUNSHINE IN YOUR STYLE
NEVER LEAVE ME FOR A WHILE
IN THIS WORLD WHERE WE LIVE THERE COULD BE MORE DERBYNESS
IN THIS WORLD WHERE WE LIVE THERE COULD BE A BRIGHT TOMORROW
MAKE ME HAPPY THROUGH THE YEARS 
NEVER BRING ME ANY TEARS
IN THIS WORLD WHERE WE LIVE THERE COULD BE MORE DERBYNESS
BRING ME FUN BRING ME SUNSHINE BRING ME LOOOOOOVE!
Derby!

Ah, now that reminds me of Christmas - a baby wrapped in Swadlincote ???

Put Sheff Wed fans in the respect column. 
https://www.owlstalk.co.uk/forums/topic/308284-owls-rams-boro-and-wycombe/#comments

With everyone here. I actually hardly ever watch football on TV, The Prem leaves me cold, I can see the technical ability of top players of course, but the one sided nature of many matches and the sheer pointlessness of watching Southampton v Brighton for example...no thanks.
But put me at a Derby game and I am like kid again, kicking every ball, arguing every decision, still doing a mental with every goal....
This could be lost forever.....EFL, Gibson the Wycombe irrelevance.....I hope you get the same coming back at you....**nts

Yes; I actually timed it and it was 10 minutes. 54th minute to 64th minute. Rams fans never stopped singing all match. Really, really superb support. Huddersfield fans watched on open-mouthed at the level of passion. 

That was deafening, even on Rams player! 

Back in Brum now and nursing a whisky to soothe my throat.
That red card absolutely killed the game. Haven’t seen a replay and admittedly it was a reckless challenge, but unless it was dangerous then surely the ref gives a yellow. It was the first challenge of the game. Completely changed the complexion of the game and we had our backs to the wall from then on. Thought we defended as a team, subs were very defensive but understandable. Shame Sibley’s touch deserted him when 1 on 1, I have to say I can see why Rooney doesn’t give him more time on the pitch as he hasn’t delivered on his potential yet. He’s got it in him but needs to start producing. And what a jammy bloody goal to concede.
In spite of the result, we had an amazing night. Took my lad to only his second away game and I’ve honestly never been in an atmosphere like it. Not got to many games this season as my lad plays so much sport at weekends, and I’ve never known the fans to be so united behind the team. And so LOUD! Didn’t stop singing for 90 minutes and I felt proud to be part of it. The support was incredible tonight. Can’t wait to get to some more games, I might have to give Kinder Jnr a minor injury to get him out of his fixtures!

Betty. Ram ?

Travelled from Iceland for this.... and very glad I did. Made me very proud to be a Ram.
 

34 years I’ve followed Derby, and I’ve NEVER seen the fanbase this united. This season is the absolute antithesis of the 07/08 season. Fans, players, club, galvanised. In nearly 3 and a half decades, I’ve never been prouder of this club.
 

How about
We have had our points deducted 
We have had an embargo 
The EFL aren’t fit for purpose 
Gibson leave our club alone
Hey Gibson Leave Our Club Alone
All in All your just another rick on the board.
To Pink Floyd We don’t need no Education.

Love this.....but with my ex squaddie humour, I have found it really hard to not make a little joke........I am getting better admins, I stopped myself ?

Wonderful, wonderful scenes. I'll remember this for a long time. This is how respectful and peaceful protest is done. Local Police seemed extremely happy which is really quite telling. It seems a point can be made without seats being destroyed and hurled at other fans after all, indeed protest can occasionally be a joyous celebration. That seems very much the case here. Makes me very proud FWIW. 
COYR