scout's dad

As I woke up tired and hungover this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was too young to properly appreciate it.
Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.
Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss. 
We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.
Up the Rams.

Come on Toffees make it a perfect weekend 

Come on Toffees make it a perfect weekend 

Once we win next Saturday I can then start worrying about next season, it will be good to have something new to worry about😂😂😂🐏🐏

I’m so sorry to hear about your father’s condition. It’s good to know that he is making progress.

What really ducks me off is the hypocrisy of the PL and how weak the FA are. Too many games blah blah blah. What about the pre season games in the US, Asia, Oz, the endless and meaningless rounds of European matches, sorry I meant mini leagues, to makes sure the big clubs don’t get knocked out early. The problem of the FA cup is that it does not pay enough compared to the rest and those greedy barstewards prefer playing friendlies vs Al Kerching from the Saudi league than lower league clubs. Rant over.
Not quite, ducking hate Sky as well
i said it before and will say it again, I’d rather see the Rams winning the FA cup than seeing my country win the World Cup (again)

Can’t blame them as it’s becoming more likely to win there than other places 🤣

I had Cortisone injections in both knees yesterday so should be available if called upon to start the bounce.🙂

Can’t blame them as it’s becoming more likely to win there than other places 🤣

From Carlisles forum
Hope you have a great weekend bluebry, enjoying the Derby promotion party !

I don`t think I`d mind any team going up, by beating us, if it didn`t affect our own league ambitions.

Except Leeds, of course. I`ll forever enjoy seeing them fail.

Hi Duracell, we have a pair of ideal seats for you, we picked the seats because we're close to friends on the opposite side of the aisle.
We're stair 41, row kk, seats 398,399 immediately next to the aisle in the lower east in line with the edge of the centre circle on the south stand side of the half way line. Row kk is about 4 rows down from the entry stairs and the seats are on the right as you walk down to them.
We could meet you at the bottom of stair 41 in the concourse or you can just let me know your seat numbers.

Can’t blame them as it’s becoming more likely to win there than other places 🤣

Can’t blame them as it’s becoming more likely to win there than other places 🤣

Can’t blame them as it’s becoming more likely to win there than other places 🤣

Yes, but that all irrelevant if we win on Saturday or even both our games its promotion.
Posh can max out on 89pt
We beat Cambridge 89pt with plus 10 GD - I cannot see us losing at home to Carlisle. 
Not the same as getting into the playoffs in 2015 ....this is promotion!

Everyone there last night was too. 😲

I have a friend who was there last night, said he spoke to Fozzy who said "Don't worry, you've got me for another year yet". So, sounds like he's had an extension.

I had a chat with Sibs. He hasn't given up hope of playing further forward but says he's enjoying wingback and wants to play in the Championship for us. 
I'd say of all the players I spoke to, he's the one who wants to win promotion because he's a Ram through and through. 🐏 
David Clowes possibly an even bigger Ram, though. Spoke with real passion about competing at the top of the Championship. He has real ambition for the Club (as you've heard from elsewhere.)

My dad came close to tearing up a few times but it didn’t feel sad. It was very much a celebration. I have my moments but I’m very much a glass half full person. I was joking about what Daniel would have been saying to all the players. Our table was laughing about Nick Blackman turning up in the pink kit with Dan’s award 😂 It was a lovely night. 

Pies were expensive though, people were fighting over them 😂

it’s worth a try

Just got home. Story of our season tbh. Didn't play that well but somehow still came out with the three points and the title.
 
Appreciate the kind posts from the posters here. Bolton drew again so hopefully you guys will be joining us next season. You deserve it. 

Thank you for the gracious comments.  I'm a bit *ahem* tired and emotional - it's been a relatively long wait for us to get back in to the second tier.  I'm rooting for you to get over the line and other results this evening appear to have been in your favour.  Good luck and raising a glass to B4.

Turned out to be a bridge too far, but we can batter them in the Champ next year for B4 😄