DarkFruitsRam7

Cheers Rich. You’re right on the social thing. I’ve gone from being a season ticket holder and regular away traveller, to watching on my laptop on my own at 8am this season. And I’ll admit, it’s massively affected how invested I’ve been. I found out a couple of weeks ago that I could be home for the final two games (received some financial assistance for the flight), and it’s like I’ve never been away. I got in from a night out at 4am on Saturday morning, and yet it was the easiest wake up call I’ve ever had for the game.

I was that age during the McClaren Wembley season and yeah, even at that age you don’t really savour stuff. It takes heartbreak and age to let you truly appreciate the good times.

Fair play to the police yesterday btw. They were some of the soundest I've met at the football, and they were very understanding of those of us stood outside (even though some had been kicked out of the home end).

Happy birthday!

The thought of Derby going up and England winning the Euros this summer is a bit too much to bear. I think I'd self-combust.

PM'd you.

If any older heads on here don't know how to nip abroad, feel free to shoot me a message.

I'll be charging. This group of players will love it.

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.

Had a great view!

I’m at the Duke of Cambridge. Going to try and sneak in at half time

Seriously, anyone got any ideas, otherwise I’m stuck on the bus all game🤣

I'm also not sure if he quite had the ambition to make it to the very top. He seems pretty happy with his lot, which is fair enough.

That bloody Pukka Pie advert on RamsTV. It’s fine every once in a while, but you’ll get it at least 5 times per game. I can almost recite it line for line.

Where we all going then?

Even away from politics, on subjects like football, people just post pure engagement bait, because more comments and interaction means more revenue. The decision to give posters revenue may have been made with good intentions, but it’s made the app worse overall imo.

Be careful about giving away details. You never know who’s reading👮🏻‍♂️

You do the dirty work and I’ll take you out after you’ve got your hands on it

Let me know if you settle on a pub. I’m sure we could organise a base for people in the same position.

Not yet, and not expecting to have any. Will be in Cambridge regardless though. I’m hoping there will be a few in my position and a pub to go to.

The second celebration definitely involved a few shrugs and was a bit of a dig back at fans. Then a bit of a clap at the end.

Would also suggest it’s too close to the business end of the season to worry about making a point.

He’s a man now. Sounds like the dressing room is properly grounded and focused too.

Glad he’s nailed down a role in a potentially promotion-winning team. Even if he hasn’t quite got to the levels we hoped he’d reach, he can still have a good story and go down as a hero.

Feels like he’s having it out with a fan here🤣