S6 boy

From a Leeds forum:

"I`m so angry, when we went into the 90, it wasnt till 92 min 20 seconds when play resumed

Then their keeper twice took about 60 seconds to take goal kicks

They delayed big time over throw ins

Then their player right at the end faked going over

Should have been four minutes of extra on TOP of the 90s not just the what was barely 2 min on top of the 90 that we were given

Yes it wouldnt have changed things but southampton played so dirty, literally every single opportunity to sap the life out of the game!"

1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said:

Thompson has been 1st choice for the U21s since before Christmas. Arguably man of the match most games too.

I would expect at least a full season on loan in L1 before being a regular for our first team, with maybe a half season in L1/2 before that.

Thanks for the info. The Rams' website has him in the U18 squad, but that must only be updated each season. I wonder what list he'll be on in September...

If they can afford his wages then good luck to them.  If he's chosen Rotherham, then that shows even he thinks he's not good enough for the Championship.

The highlights show we could do with someone with the technique to put away a pass around the 18 yard line.  Bird was pretty good, but Hourihane was the master.

I could see Jack Thompson maybe getting into the under 23s, but surely first choice in the first team is unrealistic.  I've never watched the u23's or u18's live, so I have no opinion on how good he is, but surely a 17 year old could be playing for the under 23s if they were good enough?  

I don't particularly want to see Wildsmith go, but this is a bi-product of prudent housekeeping.  It was obvious in January that there was a good chance he would leave, as soon as he didn't sign a new contract.  The only way this could be bad for the club would be if for instance Wildsmith wanted £12k per week, which we refuse to pay, then end up paying £14k to someone else that is no better in goals.  I really can't see that being the case though.  I think we'll end up with someone who is as good as Wildsmith, if not a bit better at least in terms of distribution and decision making.  

Joe Wildsmith moves on with my thanks for his large contribution to a great season.  All the best and good luck for next season (unless you're playing the Rams of course). 

Fair play to Carlisle. 9th on the list is a great achievement considering where they are geographically and in the table.

I couldn't be bothered photoshopping players on.

The scene with ten minutes to go.

To every blue-nose that thought our fans were somehow to blame for our financial position and subsequent downfall, rubbing our faces in it - that's karma baby.

For the rest, you have my deepest sympathy for being at the mercy of barmpot executives.

Just need a Blackburn goal and/or Norwich.  

I thought Collo was great on this.

12 hours ago, abertawe_ram said:

What do people think regards to TJJ? 

I was really hoping he'd have a decent season then sign for us on a free in the summer. If we sign him now it could only really be with a financial arrangement that is heavily linked to appearances/goals. 

Sibley and Barkhuizen have proven attributes at this level. If Forsyth was solely a left back I'd say no, but as a back up centre back I'd be tempted to give him one more year.  I have a lot of respect for the likes of Collins and Smith, but if they're still at the club in August I hope it's as fourth choice options. They probably deserve to be playing regularly at a league 1 club really. 

I've just watched the highlights on YouTube. They looked identical to the previous 8 times I watched them. Marvellous!

1 hour ago, DCFC1388 said:

Disappointed not to see Embleton in any of the celebration photos & videos 

Who?

8 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

Can’t figure out which one is better

Thanks. That's my new WhatsApp image. I hope that's ok? 

2 hours ago, Poynton ram said:

Whilst I appreciate we don’t know the retained list yet with so many players out of contract we ought to have a reasonable kitty to fund a rebuild. I am sure it has been reported that Hourihane is on 12k PW and he’s leaving. If we do go up how much extra tv revenue is there in the EFL? Off topic I have seen some bookies offering 100/1 on Bolton finishing second and 1000/1 on Peterborough finishing second- tasty odds

Betfred are offering me 150/1 for Lincoln to finish in the top 2. Generous of them. 🤣.  Bolton 66/1. Nothing for Posh.  I think the algorithm needs a kick up the bum.

22 hours ago, Simmo’s left foot said:

A day trip to Germany this afternoon, and at the match next week. Interestingly, whilst supporting the rams for over 50 years, I've never been to a promotion party game. COYR!

Me either.

86 - In my parents' kitchen - 'cool as custard'.

87 - Playing football on the pitch at Asterdale School with a little radio. 

96 - In my student house in Sheffield listening to the radio then turning it off when Palace equalised, as I was too nervous so played minesweeper for the rest of the match.

07 - In a pub in Crookes. Unusually I was the only Ram - that didn't happen very often in the student areas of Sheffield.

2 hours ago, maydrakin said:

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

Can you imagine what that season would have been like if we'd had social media/this forum?!

'Smith out' after four matches with only two points.

'John Harkes is stealing a living.'

'Why is he playing 3-4-1-2? That's never been done before, so must be bad'

All those draws in Jan and Feb would have created an intense debate whether it was good to keep the unbeaten run going or two points dropped.  

The feeling on the way home from Tranmere was so strange - we'd been thrashed but I'd seen a football god playing in the second tier and for little old Derby.

Anyway that's enough reminiscing. Let's create some more memories next week. COYR

55 minutes ago, davenportram said:

With the state of the pitch I’m doubtful it would recover by next season

With the state of the pitch I doubt I would recover if I went on it.

All this positivity makes me nervous! It was the same before Northampton. I'll say 1 -0 to Cambridge. (I'm not in the prediction league, but karma and all that...)

Collins for me, but Barks and Adams close.

I've been looking forward to this - I'll have a listen soon.  Keep up the great work.

39 minutes ago, nottingram said:

Was less annoyed at him falling for their players flop under Wilson’s “challenge” when Hourihane did an even worse one second half he couldn’t wait to give us a free kick for.

There was an absolutely hilarious throw in decision though 

Wilson megged someone in the first half but the ball went too far away so he threw himself on the floor and won a freekick.  At least the officials were consistent! 

27 minutes ago, eccles the ram said:

 Got a sneaking feeling we will be a few more points away from Bolton and Pete at 5pm tonight! UTR!

I know Pete. He's a bit posh.