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2 hours ago, JfR said:

Seems harsh

Very

On 13/05/2024 at 17:05, FKANorwichExile said:

He's gotta have skin thicker than concrete to have grown up with the name Herbie...

I used to work with a Herbie.  Hard as nails 

11 hours ago, TomTom92 said:

True but it doesn’t exactly breathe excitement having Collo, Smith and Barkz extended and then Sibley, Wildsmith and Thompson as maybes. 
 
Theres probably nothing too it. I just thought I’d fire a theory out as to why it’s taking longer than others. 

I don't know the answer, but if I were to guess. It would probably down to the fact that Derby (due to the restrictions of the last few years) have a bigger task of patching up a team that have been promoted with a bunch of mercenaries. 

Loans, freebies and a good few now out of contract.

PW and the team now need to balance what they have v what they want. Then decide who to release, without knowing who they can get to replace them in certain positions.

I have no doubt they will have a wish list, but it will be just that a wish, because we know nothing rarely goes to plan.

I would imagine that task is bigger than most stable clubs.

Just my opinion.

And Brown scores the winner. Well done young man

Get in Brown. Easy tap In but hey. Right place at the right time

Assist from Brown

I think a move for Max, is good for him. However,  I do think Bristol is not necessarily an upward move. He should fit into their team very well, but hopefully this is a spring board to bigger and better things for him. 

Donated mate. I hope the little guy is cheering on the Rams at the start of the season. All the best. 

2 hours ago, Tamworthram said:

Worked hard then? 😀

It was a hard life. Loved it

I think we dodged a bullet to be honest.

Spent weeks out there over the years with work. So much fun to be had.

5 hours ago, WystonRam said:

Here is the video…

 

Took me straight back. 

12 hours ago, WystonRam said:

1-0 Sheff U away 1987, Phil Gee nutmegging John Burridge 10000 Derby fans rammed in the away end. 

I remember that well. I was at the front and when Phil scored. I lept in the air and 10000 fans all pushed forward.  I didn't hit the ground for about a minute. Squashed against the railings in front. Happy days 

10 hours ago, dilkie said:

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. 

7 hours ago, uttoxram75 said:

The 4 year contract was a bold move by David Clowes, its paid off, they'll be a nice bonus for Warne and his staff i should imagine so no need to do anything just yet.

Sage touched on it above, its a different task for Warne than it was with Rotherham. Derby fans will expect more than just fighting to stay up, Thats not being entitled, its just how it is, Derby are capable of competing with half the Premiership in terms of fan base, stadium, training facilities etc so of course Clowes will not want a relegation fight and probably expect a go at the play offs in the second year.

I would be more than happy with a solid top half finish, no major brush with relegation and build for the following season. I think Clowes would be as well. 

While I don't expect a relegation fight. I certainly don't expect us to be ripping up the league based on fan base size. The current team is pretty much a band of bandits that were cobbled together on a shoe string. A large amount will probably be moved on, and there are those out of contract. We know that DC does not have the bank roll of many owners. So unless we get investment,  we can't expect the very best that the championship can offer. We will probably need a fair few new players. I would temper any expectations.  Any thing more than mid table would be great I think in. the first year.

Just my opinion 

1 minute ago, 21CSchizoidRam said:

I've heard Niall Horan . . .

. . . . and my ears are still sore!

Ears still sore? I hope because someone slapped you

16 hours ago, angieram said:

Championship breakfast! 

 

It is a good job singing wasn't included in the promotion push. 😅

Clowes in tears. What a guy

1 minute ago, ramit said:

Two

Twins Basil!!

I hope Collins gets his 20th.

Oh yes. Get in. 

35 minutes ago, 1977 Ram Raider said:

What a crap ref. 

He is not that good

28 minutes ago, 1977 Ram Raider said:

What a crap ref. 

He is not that good

Get in

On 25/04/2024 at 19:03, ram59 said:

There's a subtle difference depending on how much you stand to win and how it affects your support of the team on Saturday. 

On the one hand some of us are taking advantage of the ridiculous odds offered by the bookies, in order to ease the pain if things go wrong on Saturday.

Where it goes into the traitor territory is if you bet enough money whereby you actually want Derby to mess up. Like many moral decisions we all have a price. If someone offered anyone on here a free £100k bet on Derby missing out on the autos, I suspect that we would all put up with the play offs and take our chances.

If you look at it from one point view, a fan who has put £100 on to win £10,000 and is still cheering on the Rams on Saturday, is proving their loyalty to the Rams because they're willing the team to win even though it's costing them £10,000.

Actually it would be costing them £100.