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As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

Your daughter has an unfeasibly long arm. Great picture though. 

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

Its one i screen grabbed from social media but this photo says it all for me! I going to get it on a canvas or get it blown up and framed! 
 
Up the Rams 🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

As the dust settled after the final whistle and we look back and reflect on that last day. What’s your picture that sums up that promotion feeling? 
 
Here is me and daughter soaking it all in. 🐏🐏🐏🐏

Merlin has Sky. I have a 6 seat table reserved for every home match , good view of tv. Will be having breakfast there before going PP. If anyone wants it to watch match there, let me know. 🐏👍🏻

Merlin has Sky. I have a 6 seat table reserved for every home match , good view of tv. Will be having breakfast there before going PP. If anyone wants it to watch match there, let me know. 🐏👍🏻

ATG 🐏
1Wildsmith - 6- Steady, had very little to do  
35Nelson -8- Can’t remember the last time Nelson scored less than a 7. Our Mr Dependable.   
5Bradley -8- Owed us a performance and a goal. Delivered today. MOTM. 
6Cashin -7- Steady and dependable. None of the back 3 looked troubled today. 
2Wilson -7- Always wants to rampage forward and gets the crowd going. Much more effective in a back 5. 
12Smith -7.5- Busy AF. Coming into form at just the right time for us. 
23Fornah -6- Blink and you missed his cameo. 
32Adams -8.5- The engine we’ve needed for the longest time. Blood and guts performance again. SIGN.HIM.UP.
10Waghorn -6- Got in amongst it. Nothing much else.
17Sibley -8- Loving him at wing back. Like Wilson, loves to get forward and becoming much better defensively. Didn’t even pick up his standard yellow card today. 
16 Tommo -8- Great performance and can run for days. Hustled all over the pitch.
4Hourihane -6- Calming and helped slow the game to see it out. 
9Collins -7- Runs about a lot but rarely looks a threat. 
14Washington -6- Couple of decent chances wasted. Had to be there to miss them I suppose. 
11Méndez-Laing -7- Not a striker, looks tired. Our go to guy this season. Two more W’s and NML can take a well deserved holiday.
7Barkhuisen -6- Not much time out there but great to see him back. 

As Taylor was being subbed, she told him to go the shortest way, he ignored her and did as he pleased. She was an absolute joke and if that is the acceptable level of referring in this woke world, then God help the professional men’s game. 

As Taylor was being subbed, she told him to go the shortest way, he ignored her and did as he pleased. She was an absolute joke and if that is the acceptable level of referring in this woke world, then God help the professional men’s game. 

ATG
1Wildsmith- 6- Steady display. Decent save in first half.
34Rooney-6.5- Tough game for Rooney. Was up against a very talented winger who gave him lots of issues. Grew in to the game and kept at the task. Never dropped his performance levels. 
35Nelson-7- In a back 4 he looks a different player. Kicks, heads and wins tackles. Best game in a Rams shirt.
6Cashin-7- Steady game, extra 0.5 for the header. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5- Decent shift, picked up a couple of assists, Waggy diverting his weak shot home to spare NML his blushes! Gave his all before gassing out. Replaced and this was the right decision by Warne.
14Elder-6- On again as sub. Still to show any real reason why he deserves to start. 
12Smith-7- Decent and busy. Does the ugly jobs in midfield. Good shift.
4Hourihane-7- Seemed slow out the blocks but showed his class as he took a grip of the game.
Forna-6.5- Excellent introduction as a Ram. Looked comfortable on the ball and found space to play intelligent but simple passes. Could have a player on our hands here. He is a Ram,is a Ram, is a Ram, he hates Forest! 🤣😂
16Thompson-8- Proved last week was not a fluke. Covered every inch of grass and worked harder than any Derby midfielder I have seen in years. Very impressive again. First time I have heard a crowd chant his name with such enthusiasm! Tommo! Tommo! Tommo!
3Forsyth-6.5- Steady, dependable and everything else in between. Took a tactical yellow for the team. Given the armband when Hourihane was substituted.
10Waghorn-10- No words needed. Our number 10. First away hat trick I have been present for. 
19John-Jules-6- Cameo debut. Seemed strong, quick and direct. Could be a find here. Warne stated in interview there is a future here should he prove himself and want it. Encouraging. 
14Washington-7- You don’t score 4 first half goals without your forwards playing well. Busy and energetic, more bromance shown with Waggy. Good shift put in  by Washy. 
9Collins-6- Came on, helped defensively. My opinion, he may quickly be one 4th choice behind Waggy, Wash and JJ. IF, we are still looking at Smith at Wednesday, could his time ad a Ram be up? 
 
Warne- kept same team and formation. Players shower their faith by turning around a game that could have been lost after JCH goal. Not a fan of him changing to 3 at the back but understand why he did it. Very honest interview after the game. He is a nice bloke, really do want him to do well for us. 
 
Unpopular opinion. Bird getting injured has benefitted us as it has forced a change in a stake midfield. (Not saying for one second Bird is a poor/bad player, just him, Hourihane and Smith DO NOT WORK as a midfield 3 together.)
 
Happy Sunday fellow Rams! 🐏🙌🏻⚽️

ATG
1Wildsmith- 6- Steady display. Decent save in first half.
34Rooney-6.5- Tough game for Rooney. Was up against a very talented winger who gave him lots of issues. Grew in to the game and kept at the task. Never dropped his performance levels. 
35Nelson-7- In a back 4 he looks a different player. Kicks, heads and wins tackles. Best game in a Rams shirt.
6Cashin-7- Steady game, extra 0.5 for the header. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5- Decent shift, picked up a couple of assists, Waggy diverting his weak shot home to spare NML his blushes! Gave his all before gassing out. Replaced and this was the right decision by Warne.
14Elder-6- On again as sub. Still to show any real reason why he deserves to start. 
12Smith-7- Decent and busy. Does the ugly jobs in midfield. Good shift.
4Hourihane-7- Seemed slow out the blocks but showed his class as he took a grip of the game.
Forna-6.5- Excellent introduction as a Ram. Looked comfortable on the ball and found space to play intelligent but simple passes. Could have a player on our hands here. He is a Ram,is a Ram, is a Ram, he hates Forest! 🤣😂
16Thompson-8- Proved last week was not a fluke. Covered every inch of grass and worked harder than any Derby midfielder I have seen in years. Very impressive again. First time I have heard a crowd chant his name with such enthusiasm! Tommo! Tommo! Tommo!
3Forsyth-6.5- Steady, dependable and everything else in between. Took a tactical yellow for the team. Given the armband when Hourihane was substituted.
10Waghorn-10- No words needed. Our number 10. First away hat trick I have been present for. 
19John-Jules-6- Cameo debut. Seemed strong, quick and direct. Could be a find here. Warne stated in interview there is a future here should he prove himself and want it. Encouraging. 
14Washington-7- You don’t score 4 first half goals without your forwards playing well. Busy and energetic, more bromance shown with Waggy. Good shift put in  by Washy. 
9Collins-6- Came on, helped defensively. My opinion, he may quickly be one 4th choice behind Waggy, Wash and JJ. IF, we are still looking at Smith at Wednesday, could his time ad a Ram be up? 
 
Warne- kept same team and formation. Players shower their faith by turning around a game that could have been lost after JCH goal. Not a fan of him changing to 3 at the back but understand why he did it. Very honest interview after the game. He is a nice bloke, really do want him to do well for us. 
 
Unpopular opinion. Bird getting injured has benefitted us as it has forced a change in a stake midfield. (Not saying for one second Bird is a poor/bad player, just him, Hourihane and Smith DO NOT WORK as a midfield 3 together.)
 
Happy Sunday fellow Rams! 🐏🙌🏻⚽️

ATG
1Wildsmith- 6- Steady display. Decent save in first half.
34Rooney-6.5- Tough game for Rooney. Was up against a very talented winger who gave him lots of issues. Grew in to the game and kept at the task. Never dropped his performance levels. 
35Nelson-7- In a back 4 he looks a different player. Kicks, heads and wins tackles. Best game in a Rams shirt.
6Cashin-7- Steady game, extra 0.5 for the header. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5- Decent shift, picked up a couple of assists, Waggy diverting his weak shot home to spare NML his blushes! Gave his all before gassing out. Replaced and this was the right decision by Warne.
14Elder-6- On again as sub. Still to show any real reason why he deserves to start. 
12Smith-7- Decent and busy. Does the ugly jobs in midfield. Good shift.
4Hourihane-7- Seemed slow out the blocks but showed his class as he took a grip of the game.
Forna-6.5- Excellent introduction as a Ram. Looked comfortable on the ball and found space to play intelligent but simple passes. Could have a player on our hands here. He is a Ram,is a Ram, is a Ram, he hates Forest! 🤣😂
16Thompson-8- Proved last week was not a fluke. Covered every inch of grass and worked harder than any Derby midfielder I have seen in years. Very impressive again. First time I have heard a crowd chant his name with such enthusiasm! Tommo! Tommo! Tommo!
3Forsyth-6.5- Steady, dependable and everything else in between. Took a tactical yellow for the team. Given the armband when Hourihane was substituted.
10Waghorn-10- No words needed. Our number 10. First away hat trick I have been present for. 
19John-Jules-6- Cameo debut. Seemed strong, quick and direct. Could be a find here. Warne stated in interview there is a future here should he prove himself and want it. Encouraging. 
14Washington-7- You don’t score 4 first half goals without your forwards playing well. Busy and energetic, more bromance shown with Waggy. Good shift put in  by Washy. 
9Collins-6- Came on, helped defensively. My opinion, he may quickly be one 4th choice behind Waggy, Wash and JJ. IF, we are still looking at Smith at Wednesday, could his time ad a Ram be up? 
 
Warne- kept same team and formation. Players shower their faith by turning around a game that could have been lost after JCH goal. Not a fan of him changing to 3 at the back but understand why he did it. Very honest interview after the game. He is a nice bloke, really do want him to do well for us. 
 
Unpopular opinion. Bird getting injured has benefitted us as it has forced a change in a stake midfield. (Not saying for one second Bird is a poor/bad player, just him, Hourihane and Smith DO NOT WORK as a midfield 3 together.)
 
Happy Sunday fellow Rams! 🐏🙌🏻⚽️

ATG
1Wildsmith- 6- Steady display. Decent save in first half.
34Rooney-6.5- Tough game for Rooney. Was up against a very talented winger who gave him lots of issues. Grew in to the game and kept at the task. Never dropped his performance levels. 
35Nelson-7- In a back 4 he looks a different player. Kicks, heads and wins tackles. Best game in a Rams shirt.
6Cashin-7- Steady game, extra 0.5 for the header. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5- Decent shift, picked up a couple of assists, Waggy diverting his weak shot home to spare NML his blushes! Gave his all before gassing out. Replaced and this was the right decision by Warne.
14Elder-6- On again as sub. Still to show any real reason why he deserves to start. 
12Smith-7- Decent and busy. Does the ugly jobs in midfield. Good shift.
4Hourihane-7- Seemed slow out the blocks but showed his class as he took a grip of the game.
Forna-6.5- Excellent introduction as a Ram. Looked comfortable on the ball and found space to play intelligent but simple passes. Could have a player on our hands here. He is a Ram,is a Ram, is a Ram, he hates Forest! 🤣😂
16Thompson-8- Proved last week was not a fluke. Covered every inch of grass and worked harder than any Derby midfielder I have seen in years. Very impressive again. First time I have heard a crowd chant his name with such enthusiasm! Tommo! Tommo! Tommo!
3Forsyth-6.5- Steady, dependable and everything else in between. Took a tactical yellow for the team. Given the armband when Hourihane was substituted.
10Waghorn-10- No words needed. Our number 10. First away hat trick I have been present for. 
19John-Jules-6- Cameo debut. Seemed strong, quick and direct. Could be a find here. Warne stated in interview there is a future here should he prove himself and want it. Encouraging. 
14Washington-7- You don’t score 4 first half goals without your forwards playing well. Busy and energetic, more bromance shown with Waggy. Good shift put in  by Washy. 
9Collins-6- Came on, helped defensively. My opinion, he may quickly be one 4th choice behind Waggy, Wash and JJ. IF, we are still looking at Smith at Wednesday, could his time ad a Ram be up? 
 
Warne- kept same team and formation. Players shower their faith by turning around a game that could have been lost after JCH goal. Not a fan of him changing to 3 at the back but understand why he did it. Very honest interview after the game. He is a nice bloke, really do want him to do well for us. 
 
Unpopular opinion. Bird getting injured has benefitted us as it has forced a change in a stake midfield. (Not saying for one second Bird is a poor/bad player, just him, Hourihane and Smith DO NOT WORK as a midfield 3 together.)
 
Happy Sunday fellow Rams! 🐏🙌🏻⚽️

ATG
1Wildsmith- 6- Steady display. Decent save in first half.
34Rooney-6.5- Tough game for Rooney. Was up against a very talented winger who gave him lots of issues. Grew in to the game and kept at the task. Never dropped his performance levels. 
35Nelson-7- In a back 4 he looks a different player. Kicks, heads and wins tackles. Best game in a Rams shirt.
6Cashin-7- Steady game, extra 0.5 for the header. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5- Decent shift, picked up a couple of assists, Waggy diverting his weak shot home to spare NML his blushes! Gave his all before gassing out. Replaced and this was the right decision by Warne.
14Elder-6- On again as sub. Still to show any real reason why he deserves to start. 
12Smith-7- Decent and busy. Does the ugly jobs in midfield. Good shift.
4Hourihane-7- Seemed slow out the blocks but showed his class as he took a grip of the game.
Forna-6.5- Excellent introduction as a Ram. Looked comfortable on the ball and found space to play intelligent but simple passes. Could have a player on our hands here. He is a Ram,is a Ram, is a Ram, he hates Forest! 🤣😂
16Thompson-8- Proved last week was not a fluke. Covered every inch of grass and worked harder than any Derby midfielder I have seen in years. Very impressive again. First time I have heard a crowd chant his name with such enthusiasm! Tommo! Tommo! Tommo!
3Forsyth-6.5- Steady, dependable and everything else in between. Took a tactical yellow for the team. Given the armband when Hourihane was substituted.
10Waghorn-10- No words needed. Our number 10. First away hat trick I have been present for. 
19John-Jules-6- Cameo debut. Seemed strong, quick and direct. Could be a find here. Warne stated in interview there is a future here should he prove himself and want it. Encouraging. 
14Washington-7- You don’t score 4 first half goals without your forwards playing well. Busy and energetic, more bromance shown with Waggy. Good shift put in  by Washy. 
9Collins-6- Came on, helped defensively. My opinion, he may quickly be one 4th choice behind Waggy, Wash and JJ. IF, we are still looking at Smith at Wednesday, could his time ad a Ram be up? 
 
Warne- kept same team and formation. Players shower their faith by turning around a game that could have been lost after JCH goal. Not a fan of him changing to 3 at the back but understand why he did it. Very honest interview after the game. He is a nice bloke, really do want him to do well for us. 
 
Unpopular opinion. Bird getting injured has benefitted us as it has forced a change in a stake midfield. (Not saying for one second Bird is a poor/bad player, just him, Hourihane and Smith DO NOT WORK as a midfield 3 together.)
 
Happy Sunday fellow Rams! 🐏🙌🏻⚽️

ATG  
1Wildsmith- 6.5. Couple of crucial saves. Decent performance.
35Nelson-6. Best game so far. Still doesn’t look like a ball playing CB but the basics of kicking and heading were on display. Looked better in a back 4.
5Bradley-6. Cameo. Adds a threat to set pieces. 
34Rooney-7. Excellent performance. Did all that was expected and more. Hopefully a run in the team will further develop him and he should be a natural Cashin replacement.
14Washington-6.5. Got around the pitch well, seems to be on sane wavelength as Waggy. Ran out of gas and rightfully replaced. 
6Cashin-6.5. More like the Cashin we know. Another who looked happier in a 4. Possibility of this being his last home game for us.
12Smith-5. Just not working for him atm in our midfield. Energy is great but product is below expected levels. 
23Waghorn-7.5. Loved seeing Waggy charging around and driving forward. An absolute steal of a signing, 2 goals and an assist so far. Should have had a penalty too. 
4Hourihane-6. Great tackle to start the move for the goal. Still feel he plods around waiting for the next free kick or corner for him to take. Expect more from a Derby captain. 
3Forsyth-6.5. The usual steady and dependable performance from Fozzy. Never gets flustered and is a calming influence. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5. Outstanding first half, quieter second. Think everyone could see how happy he was back out wide. Another who ran out of steam but a much improved performance.
20Elder-6. Come on, was steady.
9Collins-6. Fresh legs up top. Helped see game out. May have to get used to the bench life if Wash and Waggy continue their broship.
16Thompson-8. MOTM. Never thought I’d write that. Excellent performance and without doubt his best in a Rams shirt. Not sure what he’s changed this preseason but is my first name in Saturdays team sheet. 
17Sibley-6. Great to see Sibs back out there. Feels like this season is make or break for him. Like to see him in the Didzy role moving forward. Didn’t even pick up the standard Louie Sibley yellow card. 
 
Warne-7. Listened to the fans and changed the formation. Everyone in the stadium seemed to be happy with this. Subs were timed well abs we managed the game out well. Needs to use this and take it into Peterborough on Saturday. I will be making my first trip there since 93’, a losing effort thanks to a Ken Charlery goal. 😩

ATG  
1Wildsmith- 6.5. Couple of crucial saves. Decent performance.
35Nelson-6. Best game so far. Still doesn’t look like a ball playing CB but the basics of kicking and heading were on display. Looked better in a back 4.
5Bradley-6. Cameo. Adds a threat to set pieces. 
34Rooney-7. Excellent performance. Did all that was expected and more. Hopefully a run in the team will further develop him and he should be a natural Cashin replacement.
14Washington-6.5. Got around the pitch well, seems to be on sane wavelength as Waggy. Ran out of gas and rightfully replaced. 
6Cashin-6.5. More like the Cashin we know. Another who looked happier in a 4. Possibility of this being his last home game for us.
12Smith-5. Just not working for him atm in our midfield. Energy is great but product is below expected levels. 
23Waghorn-7.5. Loved seeing Waggy charging around and driving forward. An absolute steal of a signing, 2 goals and an assist so far. Should have had a penalty too. 
4Hourihane-6. Great tackle to start the move for the goal. Still feel he plods around waiting for the next free kick or corner for him to take. Expect more from a Derby captain. 
3Forsyth-6.5. The usual steady and dependable performance from Fozzy. Never gets flustered and is a calming influence. 
11Méndez-Laing-6.5. Outstanding first half, quieter second. Think everyone could see how happy he was back out wide. Another who ran out of steam but a much improved performance.
20Elder-6. Come on, was steady.
9Collins-6. Fresh legs up top. Helped see game out. May have to get used to the bench life if Wash and Waggy continue their broship.
16Thompson-8. MOTM. Never thought I’d write that. Excellent performance and without doubt his best in a Rams shirt. Not sure what he’s changed this preseason but is my first name in Saturdays team sheet. 
17Sibley-6. Great to see Sibs back out there. Feels like this season is make or break for him. Like to see him in the Didzy role moving forward. Didn’t even pick up the standard Louie Sibley yellow card. 
 
Warne-7. Listened to the fans and changed the formation. Everyone in the stadium seemed to be happy with this. Subs were timed well abs we managed the game out well. Needs to use this and take it into Peterborough on Saturday. I will be making my first trip there since 93’, a losing effort thanks to a Ken Charlery goal. 😩