Bessie1

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

2:2

Ward

Posh v Bolton will be Peterborough’s seventh game in 20 days - they’ll be exhausted and also saving themselves for the playoffs.  Before that, Bolton have two home games against lowly opposition.  I know anyone can lose to anyone else on their day, but Bolton v Pompey is clearly massive for us.

34 minutes ago, Premier ram said:

 

                 The party’s ready to start Bluenoses

Derby promotion = CAKE

Forest relegation = ICING

Birmingham relegation = ENORMOUS BIG FAT CHERRY ON THE TOP 

1 hour ago, NickPFC said:

Full back positions have been a problem for us. Have seen so many goals conceded when teams have played into that gap...oppo

winger gets hold of ball and sends in cross..header at far post. Achilles heel. Only hint I'm going to give you guys!

Oh no!  Wingers crossing - that’s not part of our game at all!  Please don’t tell your manager!!  We play everything through the middle. 

49 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said:

Yep.  And 4 days later, on the way out of the CoM Stadium, having only lost 1-0 to Citeh, I thought "I REALLY think we'll do alright this season"!  🤣

Do you remember how many games it was before we realised we were wrong?  I guess it wasn’t many!

Our first game in “the 11-point season” was a 2-2 draw against Pompey.  I remember leaving the ground thinking “that was pretty good, I think we’ll do alright this season”.

Portsmouth 0:1 Derby 

Adams

8 hours ago, Ellafella said:

The chips were the wrong shape. 

Yeah and they only had mayonnaise and I wanted salad cream.  In fact the whole day just seemed fawlty

54 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

20+ tickets just appeared in the South stand, some together.

How does this happen so late in the day?  Are they behind a post or something?

Derby 0:1 Blackpool 

We’ve won 4 of the last 5

Carlisle down to 11!!  I wonder if there are any more still to release?

Northampton 0:1 Derby 

Wilson

51 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Warne just said Gayle’s injury is his hamstring. Barkhuizen and Ward both “sore” at half time so not wanting to take risks. 

Seems quite honest and grounded in his assessment, said he thought Bolton are right to think they deserved a point. Praised all the players, said he wanted to get CBT on but had ran out of subs which if those made for “soreness” couldn’t be avoided it makes sense. Acknowledged we rode our luck a little. Still 7 games to go so staying grounded. 

Young lad starting the bounce referred to as “little Collo” so Collins’ lad I guess.

Said the fans and atmosphere were great, set a standard they shouldn’t drop, amazed by all the flags and wants them there every week. 

Also just said “JJ was up here today and he’s maybe going to be fit by the end of the season”, if he’s still contracted to us we can use him right?!

I’m glad he mentioned CBT.  He’s looked very quick and with NML knackered near the end he could have had an impact.  I was disappointed that Elder came on instead of CBT - then Elder’s first contribution was a lovely corner for the goal;  so good job I’m not the manager!

On 03/03/2024 at 22:51, TigerTedd said:

How could I forget about Birmingham. But I’ve always hated QPR since Wembley. It’s be nice to see it all come full circle. They get relegated while we get promoted. 

Birmingham had 27 shots today but none went in.  What a shame! 😀.  Out of the relegation zone only on goal difference.  🤞

Occasionally Belper Town or The Ewes.  Belper is a Lovely ground.  I’m at the back at PP so get a great view, but none of the noise from the players.  Watching lower league l hear every crunch of a tackle, every sweary argument, all the passion and commitment close-up.  A totally different fan experience.

11 hours ago, Foreveram said:

134 tickets left.

17 in the West stand, 15 in the East stand.

63 now

Derby 2:1 Bolton 

Gayle

17 hours ago, TigerTedd said:

I’m giving you a like just cos no one liked my post about Lincoln sneaking into 6th. 

Lincoln’s recent form is really quite extraordinary - they’re not just winning - they’re winning with ease.  It’s a shame they don’t have games against Barnsley, Bolton or Posh - but their end of season clash with Pompey could be really interesting.

45 minutes ago, Animal is a Ram said:

Tonight's interesting fixtures (aside from our own, obviously)

Carlisle vs Barnsley
Lincoln vs Cambridge (my sneaky pick for 6th)
Northampton vs Blackpool
Portsmouth vs Burton (up the Brewers)
Shrewsbury vs Exeter
Bolton vs Oxford

No Stevenage or Peterborough

Peterborough v Stevenage tomorrow 

Whenever I watch a bit of rugby as I did over the weekend, I wonder why on earth I bother with football.  I know the standard of rugby in the 6 nations is high and the standard of football I watch is - well - not high.  But the rugby seems to be thrilling for almost the whole game - loads of jeopardy, extraordinary athleticism - huge men darting around like gymnasts - it gets me off my seat and shouting at the tele.

So I tell myself I’ll go watch Derby RFC but I never do.  I suppose there’s just something special about football.  But I’ve got a ton of respect for the top rugby players.

Derby 3:0 Reading 

Gayle

5 minutes ago, littleover ram said:

1-5 Lincoln 

Lincoln last 8 games - 6 wins, 2 draws - that’s some run!  (I’ve stuck my neck out and assumed they’ll win today!)