leamram

You’re going to be gutted this morning, and rightly so.
But it ain’t all bad.
When we dropped out of the old 2nd division into the 3rd in 1984 things were in many ways, worse.
We didn’t (quite) have the financial issues, but we had a horrible team and the entire season was utterly depressing and devoid of hope in a way this season hasn’t been.
My personal highlight of an utterly depressing season was meeting Dave Watson in a Little Chef on the A1 after we spanked Cambridge away 3-0 in the FA Cup. That was pretty much it for ducks sake.
AND we had not just relegation, but the ignominy of losing to Plymouth in the FA Cup quarter-final to contend with after we had dragged them back to the BBG.
We all thought that we’d bounce right back when we did get relegated and the arrival of Arthur Cox just emboldened that belief.
An opening day away loss to Bournemouth, when Bournemouth then were more like the equivalent of Exeter now, didn’t dissuade us.
Of course, we didn’t bounce back and ended up outside the top 6.
But we had some BRILLIANT away days that season, Hull, Lincoln, and the last game of the season at Newport spring to mind.
It was a whole lot more fun than the previous season because we were, for the most part, competing and you could see what Arthur was trying to do.
There’s something fun about going to smaller clubs and taking the place over. Those of you who travel to away games know that the camaraderie is special.
In fact, the adversity that we have faced this season has developed that camaraderie, only it’s done it at home.
I work online and use social media a lot and the admiration for Derby’s support, especially those of you who travel away is a delight to read. I’ve even read genuine Forest and Leeds fans say they’re impressed.
And what’s not to be impressed about?
Forget the trolls who are loving this, the REAL football supporters appreciate and understand what Rooney has dragged the club through and the guy is universally respected, exponentially more so than when he was merely an excellent player.
He’s now an excellent ex-player and an excellent human being. Time will tell if he can become an excellent manager, but the signs are promising.
The second year under Arthur we did come up and that season was even better for road trips..
I’ve seen Derby beat Benfica, Real Madrid, every top English club multiple times and Forest many times. But if I were to list the best 5 games I’ve ever attended, Derby at home to Rotherham in the old 3rd Division on a Friday night would be up there.
That game with that penalty that took us back up to what would now be the Championship was a raucous, intense and then delirious atmosphere ending in an effing celebration comparable with any I have witnessed - although to be fair, my memory is a tad blurry because we did hit the pub hard.
I doubt there was a Liverpool fan that got anything like the joy from beating Man City in the cup semi or will get more if they win the thing, than we Derby fans got from squeaking past Rotherham that night.
The fact is, winning is just fun, no matter what division you are in. And beating adversity is fun too. So much more satisfying and enjoyable than just delivering on what’s expected.
Somebody posted that they hope we're not that team that thinks they will bounce back up.
I don't really care if fans think that. It's totally irrelevant.
What is relevant is what WR thinks and what he allows his staff and players to think.
And I have no doubt whatsoever that he'll not allow that entitled type of mindset to creep in.
The good news is we have renewed hope for a stable club, a very promising manager in place, an Academy that is flourishing even if it is being pillaged and some wins to look forward to.
We are where we are, so we may as well embrace it and have fun. And you will have some fun, I promise.

I think Smith is a really good player and quite underrated, I thought he was fantastic last season 

I think it sends a horrific and disgusting message out to any member of the playing or coaching staff if we treated Rooney so despicably after his commitment to our cause. 
 
when we look at basket case clubs treating managers like poo, we always hope they fail, like Watford, and get what they deserve. Binning off Rooney without him ever having a chance to build his own team, would be a treacherous snake act and Derby would deserve to suffer. 

I’m not.

I tried to write a song for Leamington FC once and unwittingly rewrote a Sam Sparro song...who knew he had a song called 'Black and Gold'

I give it 2 minutes after Ashley is announced for a Forest fan to post on twitter a picture of a massive Sports direct mug with 'The only cup they are ever going to win' 

Which will still be one more than them.

The Sports Direct stand.

Certainly plan on going to this one. Only about 20 minutes on the train for me too.

Up The Rams

I don't see how hammering Lawrence or punishing him would be productive. I don't see how it benefits us. 
 

Why next season @David?.......the club have got on the case this season and are now selling t-shirts in the club shop.
I'll wait to wade in when they get white and black, purple and blue vinyl in the megastore of the whole club and fans singing it after we stay up!........another great idea for the megastore, c'mon @Owen87ITK get everyone at the club singing it and watch them record, cassette, CD, download sales go through the roof!
............we might need a few more lyrics or some funky beats, to jazz the song up a bit, but @superdavemight want to get Joey Greener involved and we have @leamram on here who knows how to write or sparkle up a tune.
We might have to reintroduce Top of The Pops, Swap Shop, The Tube, The Old Grey Whistle Test, The Chart Show, SnubTV and all the rest to show us all in the Pop Video...........but once it's on RamsTV............this time next year, we"ll all be millionaires!
.........and when we go on tour, I know where we can get some roadies!
 

I posted this else where, but its too much of a lovely moment not to share again.
 

We're traveling from the mean streets of Royal Leamington spa to play at the George and Dragon in Belper on the 19th of March, I know I've posted else where but would be good to see some of you there.
https://www.manmademoon.co.uk/
 
 

I broke whilst waiting for a brew. Kept it simple for him. 

We're traveling from the mean streets of Royal Leamington spa to play at the George and Dragon in Belper on the 19th of March, I know I've posted else where but would be good to see some of you there.
https://www.manmademoon.co.uk/
 
 

Although he wont reply this really needs to be sent and publicised.

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..

Gumps on Twitter are demanding to know how Rachel Riley can afford to give Derby £7m on her Countdown salary. 

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..

I've rustled up a kit for next season, last ever game, phoenix club etc..