Ted McMinn Football Genius

Guessing 2004-2005 vs Brighton I think, because of Idiakez and Taylor in the starting 11.
Really loved that era of Rasiak and Idiakez.
must say I think Marco Reich was massively under rated IMHO

We need 2 players minimum a mobile striker and bulldog midfielder . 

As soon as Warne picks the captain, he’d have to take some responsibility. This way suits him more. Ha can keep it as “they” not “we”! 
 

I was going to start a new thread but I'll just mention what's on my mind in this one.
If we all put down our Ram Goggles and looked at it objectively, just how good are our players in truth? How many of those who are usually in the matchday squad would we consider to be genuinely good enough for a top-two team in this league? And of those, how many would command a regular starting place in even just a lower mid-table Championship side? 
In my opinion it isn't that many, even for the top-two in our division. Bird certainly, Cashin, Wildsmith and Vickers probably, Nelson, Wilson, NML and Nyambe possibly. I hold hopes for some of the younger lads too, especially Thompson. 
The remainder though wouldn't, again in my opinion, be starting many (or indeed any) games for a Championship club that isn't on its arse (hello Wendies) or a top two L1 side. That includes regular starters for us like Fozzy, Hourihane, Barkhuizen, Collins, Waghorn, Washington and Smith. 
As for Sibley, who knows what his true level is? I'm not sure anybody does and that seems to include several Derby managers.
So what's your point caller? Dunno really. I suppose it's that our squad is still unbalanced and basically isn't any better than our league position suggests it is. 

I’ll be honest, since we got shafted by the FA with the covid issue and having to play Chorley with our under 11s I have become completely disinterested in everything to do with the FA Cup.
I really couldn’t care less about the FA Cup since we got forced to play when Spurs with the same issue were allowed to postpone their game.
However…..
Having said that I don’t like to see us getting schooled at home to a very average league  2 side either, as I am sure it does everyone else……. it breaks me. 
Extremely disappointing 
 

I’ll be honest, since we got shafted by the FA with the covid issue and having to play Chorley with our under 11s I have become completely disinterested in everything to do with the FA Cup.
I really couldn’t care less about the FA Cup since we got forced to play when Spurs with the same issue were allowed to postpone their game.
However…..
Having said that I don’t like to see us getting schooled at home to a very average league  2 side either, as I am sure it does everyone else……. it breaks me. 
Extremely disappointing 
 

I’ll be honest, since we got shafted by the FA with the covid issue and having to play Chorley with our under 11s I have become completely disinterested in everything to do with the FA Cup.
I really couldn’t care less about the FA Cup since we got forced to play when Spurs with the same issue were allowed to postpone their game.
However…..
Having said that I don’t like to see us getting schooled at home to a very average league  2 side either, as I am sure it does everyone else……. it breaks me. 
Extremely disappointing 
 

I’ll be honest, since we got shafted by the FA with the covid issue and having to play Chorley with our under 11s I have become completely disinterested in everything to do with the FA Cup.
I really couldn’t care less about the FA Cup since we got forced to play when Spurs with the same issue were allowed to postpone their game.
However…..
Having said that I don’t like to see us getting schooled at home to a very average league  2 side either, as I am sure it does everyone else……. it breaks me. 
Extremely disappointing 
 

I’ll be honest, since we got shafted by the FA with the covid issue and having to play Chorley with our under 11s I have become completely disinterested in everything to do with the FA Cup.
I really couldn’t care less about the FA Cup since we got forced to play when Spurs with the same issue were allowed to postpone their game.
However…..
Having said that I don’t like to see us getting schooled at home to a very average league  2 side either, as I am sure it does everyone else……. it breaks me. 
Extremely disappointing 
 

Aaannnd there's sibbo with a yellow 🙄

Outstanding performance, well played that man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

No. 

Not only will Steve Bloomer be always watching-so will B4-Lets chase Pompy down

Even, my mate Roy believes it, yes Pompey in the name of B4, we are coming for you. Once A Ram Always A Ram. 

I think you were right B4.
After todays performance and tonights devastating news with you to guide us from above, Pompey be scared be very scared!!
As always B4 what a great thread for a finale!!  The Derby Way !!   RIP 🖤
 

I think we're coming for Pompey, 9 points behind and lots of games to play! It was never in doubt B4 🐏🤍🖤. #COYR

RAMS 3 vs 0 Barnsley
FRGS James Collins

Like how he pretty much always tries to run at his man and get the ball in the box. Must be great to play with as a forward, you’d be happy making runs into the box.
Carried us up the pitch a few times at crewe. Like the look of him so far.

ATG.
1Wildsmith:-6
24Nyambe:-6
35Nelson:-7
6Cashin:-7
3Forsyth:-7
4Hourihane:-6
7Barkhuizen:-6
12Smith:-7
8Bird:-7
11Méndez-Laing:-6
9Collins:-8
2Wilson:-7
5Bradley:-6
17Sibley:-7

RIP to the most passionate Ram I’ll ever know.

OMG that’s awful news. I thought it was unusual that he’s not been on here.
My thoughts go to his family and friends.
So, so sorry.

I have some very sad news this evening.  Daniel (B4) died earlier this week. He was just 38.
As you know, he has been battling numerous health conditions for a long time, but always remained cheerful  and was the most loyal supporter of his beloved Rams, home and away.
He was at the match at Crewe and gave his full support as always. 
Daniel leaves behind a grieving dad, mum and sister. Our thoughts go out to them and we only hope they get a little comfort from knowing how well loved Daniel is by all who know him. 
Here are a couple of photos that his dad agreed could be shared. I'm sure many of you have others, as Daniel loved a selfie at the game.
David is hoping to arrange a more fitting tribute in time, but for now please raise a glass in his memory and a good Derby win today. I am sure that's what Daniel would have been doing tonight.
 

Once a 🐏 Always a 🐏
We could all learn something from B4. The B4 thread or room of positivity would be a fitting tribute. Not as much as Derby winning the treble this season though, which in the spirit of B4 I am now fully convinced we will do. 
 
🐏

Gone but not forgotten. Sad

I didn’t know him personally, only all his positivity on this forum, he will be missed by us all I’m sure.
 My heart goes out to his family  Rip 💔💔💔