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The squad flew from Castle Donnington to Blackpool for the game... 
They probably needed an A380 to take them all. 

"Asked about the links to Shinnie and Nelson, Rams head coach Warne told DerbyshireLive: "Well Curtis Nelson, I was going to say no comment, but he gets mentioned every window and I have definitely said that there's no truth in that.
"Graeme Shinnie went to our game the other week because my son sat beside him and he said 'dad I guarantee you get linked with him'. So I've been linked with him because he was at our game the other day. That's it. So there ladies and gentlemen lies the Internet. It's absolute full of toot. So no truth."

Few mins in Hourihane gets wiped out. Nothing 
Hourihane does sort of the same 5 mins later... Yellow. 
Awful referee. 
We should have scored more nur93 points is the aim of the game. 

Few mins in Hourihane gets wiped out. Nothing 
Hourihane does sort of the same 5 mins later... Yellow. 
Awful referee. 
We should have scored more nur93 points is the aim of the game. 

Hang on John, let me play my tiny violin ☺️ 
 
 

Fatima Whitbread never played for Derby.

We signed six players, Collins, Smith, McGoldrick, Mendez-Laing, Hourihane and Chester, anyone of which would probably get into any other team in this league.
We’ve managed to keep Knight, Bird, Cashin,  Sibley, Davies, Thompson, Stearman and Forsyth.
We’ve signed youngsters Oduroh, Rooney plus Dobbin, Osula and Roberts on loan.
We signed three keepers including Wildsmith who is my player of the season.
Considering that just a few months back we were on the verge of handing the club to Kirchner, had five players under contract and no pre season the performances so far are to quote a well known ex manager of this famous football club “nothing short of remarkable”.
 
Happy New Year to all Ramsfans and……………………Thank you David Clowes.
 
 

Let's keep it at Mr Clowes!
Look how things turned out when we got all pally and first name termy with the last guy!  We ain't mates, remember!  ?

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

To quote my middle son, it was an easy victory which was hard work! Cambridge came with the sole intention of hanging on grimly for a draw. They were a poor side, with only 1 decent player, although they did have a number of players out with injury or illness. They pressed well, especially early on, and their midfield were well organised and worked hard, and made our job very difficult. But offered very little up front, at least until we scored. But the sudden increase in "threat" from Cambridge wasn't from us sitting back assuming the job was done. It was simply we scored and the timewasting was gone - as was their draw. And Wildsmith only needed his goalkeeping gloves to keep his hands warm, right until the end of the match!
In many ways our play was similar to the Bolton match in that it was a hard slog, with loads of "not nice to watch" stuff, but what this means is that we are prepared to do what is needed. What was better last night was that we didn't have to match Bolton's hoofball tendencies, and played the right way for much of the match. 
What didn't help was the ref who spent the entire match doing almost everything he could to help Cambridge in their efforts, apart from giving them a couple of soft  penalties, which is what he did the last time he showed up for a Derby match. So in the first 5 or 10 minutes their was a cynical "professional" foul on NML (I think) which should have been a yellow card, but nothing given. And following blatant pushes on Derby players right in front of the orange man, Smith was clattered - my son who was watching on Rams TV said the Cambridge player got the ball, but it was studs up and both feet off the ground. I thought that the rules of Asssociation Football describe that as being out of control, and therefore a red card, whether the player got the ball or not. Sadly we are playing the the rules of the English Football league, and they are markedly different. The slightest contact meant a free-kick to Cambridge, and a yellow card for Sibley even though there was minimal, if any, contact. At least there weren't any penalty shouts denied, or soft ones given against us. And we didn't let it affect how we played, which is a big improvement - even as recent as last season our heads would go down after 70 minutes of officiating bias, but not any more, it would seem.
Our back 4 were excellent again, and it is often the case the it is not so much the opposition offering virtually no threat, as our defence not allowing them to threaten. Long may it continue.
Once more Hourihane disappointed, and surely needs "resting". Smith worked hard, and has started popping up all over the place, including in the area from time to time. He isn't much of a threat, but his presence could bring extra pressure on the opposition defence, and often it is forcing mistakes that give us chances, rather than our own creative prowess. It seems Warne is encouraging our players to be more adventurous, although he might need a chat with Collins, how isn't getting into the area anywhere near enough anymore. Perhaps needs a bit of a break. Which might be good, because Osula needs a bit of a chance in the team, instead of occasional 10 minute cameos here and there.
So here we are in 5th place at the half-way point - who'd have thought it, when all we have is a load of old men and babies that nobody else wanted. It is quit remarkable!

It was a rubbish football match but I'm glad Dobbin finally got his first league goal. Best moment was him celebrating with the coaches, I think that tells everyone the strong relationship with the staff and players. 
The defensive performances have been remarkable. The biggest praise I can give PW is how consistent he's made a back four of misfits become so solid and rarely looks to be in trouble. Going forward I still feel we're relying on a piece of quality from a forward player to get a goal, Collins looked shattered and needs a break.
Happy New Year!

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

We played in the Championship for 14 straight years and with the exception of 1-2 years, the football was poor.
We’re now in League 1 under significant financial restrictions, with a hurriedly assembled squad of high profile free transfers and hopeful but inconsistent young players.
You might need to adjust your expectations.

right near the end. Wildsmith and the ballboy conspired to waste time.

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Wildsmith's wink point smile at the ball boy towards the end was brilliant ? 

Starting to come together.

I can't wait for the one off charity pink kit later in the season 

Were in maroon tomorrow for the "Shelter" charity campaign