Bessie1

Thanks Wayne.  Once a Ram etc 

Article about Marinakis in today’s i Newspaper.  Too long (and probably against copyright law!) to quote extensively, but I was particularly struck by this…. It is claimed he has a custom-built “throne” at the city ground.  
 

And…

”More recently, he was fined £26,000 for abusing one referee in Greece and banned from entering the field of play for abusing another.”

And…

He “is still under investigation for his alleged role in the Noor One case, Europe’s largest drugs bust.  He strongly denies any involvement.”

Just read this thread in one go.  I was expecting a lot of negative stuff so was pleasantly surprised - I guess it helps greatly that we’ve been promoted but all the stuff praising the opposition’s fans is spot on.  They’re supporting - for the most part - very unfashionable clubs.  Their HOME town.  Looked down upon by many - including us until we had to join them.  
 

As some have said, the Carlisle fans summed it up perfectly - great fans, decent fans.  Next season I’m looking forward to renewing rivalries but at times the atmosphere will be toxic.  Until I read this thread, I didn’t realise that I might actually miss League 1 just a little bit.

One game to go - Birmingham still in the relegation zone 🤞

31 minutes ago, oodledoodle said:

Seconding this. You also have pubs to break up the walk to and from the ground.

Thirding this - used it for years.  Now use the car park next door on Exeter Street near junction with Derwent Street as this is “card only” and even on match days is almost empty.  

Derby 1:0 Carlisle 

NML

2 hours ago, The_Sheriff said:

Oh really? Well I'm pretty certain after the deadline you will easily get 2 together in SW or if you are on the ball, the South Stand (I have 2 people next to me 100% not renewing in the South Stand) 

So I would secure the season ticket in this first phase at whatever seat then relocate, they will fund the difference when you relocate I would imagine. 

Last season I nearly went SW as lots of seats become available after deadline but decided against it. (Before the deadline there was minimal seats)

I definitely recommend SW corner.  I’ve been in South Stand near SW corner since SS opened to home fans.  This season more than ever before, SW corner fans join in the singing and have often started chants - including the excellent “south stand, south stand start a song”!  Get on the ticket website early when it opens for general sale and you’ll have a good chance.

13 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

Remember Forest blowing a 3 point lead and a 7 goal swing when they played like a pub team against Stoke and Swansea turned into 1970 Brazil for the evening.  4 goals is nowt.  Peterborough have a  9 goal swing to make up.  That seems too much but they have a lose 5 nil, win 4 nil habit.  All a bit stressful.  2-0 at halftime please to make me feel better Derby. 

While we’re talking about forest….  Greatest example of taking an outcome for granted…. YEOVIL! 😀

17 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

This is beautiful

 

Wow - what a display - the flags, the banners, the scarves, the singing - the relentless singing.  Absolutely stunning.

Chris Martin given 4-match ban.  Presumably he won’t be playing today.  Doesn’t sound like the CM we knew.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68864291

21 hours ago, JfR said:

Over in the Netherlands, Vitesse have been deducted 18 points, and, with only four games to go, could very well end the season on -1 point.

 

Ah yes…. “Daar klampen wij ons aan vast en ganne we volle bak mee door” 

I’m sure we all concur - I couldn't have put it better myself 

The big clubs have enough players to put out a reserve team if they want - their 25th best player would likely be paid more than the whole of a lower league’s first team.  So IMO it’s not fixture congestion, it’s just that they don’t make enough money playing against little teams.  Selfish, selfish, selfish.

He took Stevenage from bottom of League Two to where they are now.  Earlier successes too.  At this level, he’s a good manager.  Got to be a chance they’ll beat Brum, surely? 🤞

Cambridge 0:3 Derby

Wilson

4 hours ago, Srg said:

Tragic 8k empty seats in such a massive game.

Nearly 20,000 home fans - I think that’s creditable given Bolton is not a big city and they’re down the road from the Manchester clubs. I respect fans who support their home town club rather than be tempted by the bright lights of big neighbours - eg fans of Orient, Stockport and - yes - even Wycombe who could easily be lured away to support a big London club.  

Curtis Davies scored Cheltenham’s winner last night against Burton.  He’s still got it in him!  (No filthy memes please).

On 14/04/2024 at 15:36, RadioactiveWaste said:

Has everyone got used to the safe standing now? I remember some grumpiness when it started.

Yes - I like it a lot.  

21 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

We are actually 5th highest scorers behind Bolton, Peterborough, Barnsley and Oxford.

Not bad at all given so many injuries to our strikers.  We are joint best “goals against” (with Pompey and Lincoln).  Telling us what we already know - we’ve got some good defenders.

2 hours ago, Crewton said:

Fair play to the Orient fans BTW. Came in good numbers for a (for them) nothing game, 2-0 down by half-time and their team hardly venturing over the halfway line, but they stayed the courser and made a noise, giving some witty responses to the South Stand. Hope they do well next season.

“Champions of League 2, you’ll never sing that” I think it was.  Great stuff, really witty - plenty in South Stand applauded.

28 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said:

I'm up from Cornwall, and @Eatonram got me a ticket, not knowing a mate had a spare one.

It's in South East corner.

£12.

But we won't pay you a penny more.

Welcome to call me on 07761 143 477

BTW, I thought there was a ticket thread but couldn't see it, so apologies if I'm breaking some rules and feel free to delete.

South East corner?  That’s the away fans, surely! 

0:0

Apologies if this has been posted already - this is on Derby RSPCA website and in their latest newsletter (out today to supporters).  Nice tribute to B4.

https://www.rspcaderby.org.uk/news-events/memory-daniel-beavis

11 hours ago, Ambitious said:

They’re going to build a 60,000 seater stadium apparently and spend the most of any championship side in history in the summer - which won’t change even if they’re relegated.

The bloke sounds like an out-of-touch lunatic with a new toy, obviously these types always have a happy ending so I look forward to the conclusion. 

It’s like when Darlington moved into their 25,000 seater stadium and left 20,000 empty seats. Birmingham have never really been well supported despite the size of the city. 20-25 seems like their level so that’s potentially 35-40,000 empty seats and a huge billion pound project for nothing more than vanity. 

Out of touch lunatic - I like that!  He’s certainly way too confident - he says something like “I’ve made thousands of decisions since I got here and perhaps got one wrong” - the firing of Eustace.  Out of all those decisions - what colour should we paint the toilet walls, who should be our pie supplier?”  - the only one he got wrong was the mega-super important one - the one that could (fingers crossed) see them relegated! 

Birmingham is going to be a “powerhouse” according to the American owner.  He admits the firing of Eustace was a bit hasty.  Sounds confident - I’d say smug - in this interview…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68771261

Bit mean, I know - but I’m willing him to fail.

6 hours ago, TigerTedd said:

Have faith brother. We’re winning this league. 

The league where - with 4 games to go - we’re 8 points behind the leaders, who have won 9 and drawn 3 of their last 12 games