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14 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

The presence of this group has completely passed me by. Probably because I see less Derby-related tweets now Twitter has gone down the TikTok route of showing you what the algorithm thinks you'll like, rather than posts from people you follow.

Are any "Twitter famous" Derby fans involved?

I've no idea, saw the ones waving flags yesterday and didn't recognise any of them. Believe they are all South Standers, though, and hang out in The White Horse with Joey Greener pre-match. 

They are fairly organised, have a website and all. 

I think they're doing a great job so far.

https://www.popsiderams.com/menu/events

1Wildsmith 6 - great saves but erratic kicking, not helped by a forward standing on him and an erratic wind

35Nelson  7.5 - unflappable

5Bradley 7.5 - his sort of game - headed it, kicked it

6Cashin 8 - puts his body on the line time and again

2Wilson 7 - needed to be a bit more confident in attack; works hard

7Barkhuizen 6 - didn't notice him at all, sorry! 

12Smith 5 in midfield, where he was a bit anonymous, but 7 at wing-back so an average of 6

32Adams 6.5 - first game he's looked a bit rattled

17Sibley 8 - looked a threat every time he went forward, still put in a defensive shift

16Thompson 6.5 - worked really hard, struggled with some of the head-tennis! 

8Bird 🦅  6 - looked classy on the ball, but a bit too far off the frenetic pace to make a decent contribution 

9Collins 7 - worked hard defensively but we need you in the box, James! 

11Méndez-Laing 8 - put in a  great shift, as demonstrated by the fantastic tackle in Cambridge's first attack. Worked his way up to his goal, well-deserved.

10 Waghorn 6 tried hard, but off the pace.

2 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said:

I wonder if it's a ploy to allow another southern club into the playoffs (i.e. Aldershot).

This should have been highlighted a few months ago to allow Gateshead time to enter into discussions with the local council.

It was, November. 

No, Solihull Moors will get a bye to the semi-finals.

Just for some context, the stadium is owned by Gateshead Council, and Gatehead have played there continuously since 1973 (even through two changes of ownership of the Club).

Oxford's lease runs out in 2 years. How come they are still in the EFL? 

Here's the EFL decision. 

I think it's very sad when it looks like the EFL are hindering, rather than promoting progress.

9 hours ago, CBRammette said:

I was pathetic enough as it was!

Ah, Mendez-Laing! 

I told him I'd voted for him for POTS, and he said that everyone was saying that, and how come he hadn't won it, then? 😂

Really friendly guy.

And how good did those flags look yesterday with current players and the manager on them? Brilliant from Popside Fanatics.

I'd think us oldies ought to appreciate it even more, we don't know how many more chances to celebrate life we've got! 

And not all the naysayers are old - that there @Millenniumram is a kid, but he's a right miserable bugger! 😉

Anyway, just wanted to say I'm loving it and know plenty more who know how to live in the moment and enjoy it.

COYR! 

8 hours ago, rammieib said:

So what was weird today, I went to back row, directly behind goal (my actual seat was back row, 20 seats along but didn’t try to use it), and the two seats next to me remained empty. It also felt like around us there were a few empty seats as well.

So the mad rush I was expecting pre kick off due to in allocated seating didn’t materialise. It almost felt as if that stand could sit 1800/2000 but they only sell less.

Really strange, but wasn’t unhappy!

That's right, they sell less than capacity, let folks sit where they want, then herd the latecomers into the two end blocks of the stands.

So infuriating for @DarkFruitsRam7and others stood outside.

Ironically, the seat spaces are quite generous compared to some grounds we've been to this season.

Cambridge 0 - 2 Rams

FRGS Collins

2 minutes ago, SK47 said:

Anyone know if Gayle is still Injured?

He said he was, on Tuesday night. 

Could be fibbing, though! 

Love it, thanks for posting.

I saw Colin going into the ground last Saturday, was aware he's been around a bit more this season but didn't realise he was living in Derby again. 

That's going to be handy next season for the 74-75 celebrations. 🍾

2 hours ago, sage said:

Not the greatest selection this year.

It was noticeable that there were no goals from outside the box. 3 from the edge, but no 25/30 yarders.

Didn't Bird score a good one from a free kick touched to one side? I wonder why it wasn't included. 

Because they only chose goals of the month. That one obviously didn't win that month. Could be the second-best goal of the season, but if it didn't win the monthly prize it isn't in there. 

Anyway, I think there's going to be a pitch invasion, then the stadium announcer will tell them to get back behind the boards so the players can come out, that's going to take 30 minutes or so, then we'll have the lap of honour. 

I'm waiting, it's not even as if folks will be missingtheir tea with the early kickoff.

13 hours ago, Mucker1884 said:

That bold bit is where the problem lies, imo.

I envisage the majority of the attendance (22k+) will scuttle off home having not had the chance to thank/congratulate/celebrate with the people that matter... players and staff.

Shame really... but utterly not unexpected.  

Those that scuttle off home would be doing it anyway, regardless. Miserable barstewards, the lot of 'em! 

Cheering on the Rams from pitchside. 

I can't believe you let a birthday get in the way of our most exciting close to a season in years. B4 would be ashamed of you! 😂

Happy birthday for tomorrow. 🎉

12 hours ago, Kathcairns said:

They havnt got my email address.

You haven't got a fan ID then or they will have an email address for you. The system cannot work without one. 

Does it go to a relative?

I can't believe you aren't able to create an email identity if you're tech savvy enough to register on here with all David's hoops and whistles! 😂

13 hours ago, CBRammette said:

Yes that is correct - last bit pronounced kwhy as in "bridge over the river kwai"

We have stayed at the hotel on that junction before. Handy for the Park and Ride into Cambridge.

Today we are parked on someone's drive near the ground, just hope we can get there! 

The design of the elevated away stand at Cambridge means it will be difficult to invade the pitch as access is via steps down.

It will be much easier to steward these points than across the width of a pitch level fronted stand like ours.

11 minutes ago, David said:

 

Why do they feel the need to shout at us? 

Of note - all parties "accepted" - doesn't mean they agreed! 

Also , where is the player welfare in flying out to Australia at the end of a busy season to play football while jetlagged? f****** nonsense! 

There's nothing at all on the website about sending out postal packs.

It says current season ticket holders will be contacted by email. Every fan ID has to have a current email address. 

So why do people think they're going to get a postal pack? 

Genuine question. 

21 minutes ago, Crewton said:

Why aren't they playing at the moment?

Taking an early lunch.