Eargasm

Before others go off on tonight's matchthread tangent, I just wanted to say what an enjoyable afternoon at Pride Park. A cracking atmosphere, good football and a deserved win. 
I  had assumed Warne would revert to a back three, simply because it allows Sibley and Wilson to get forward more. I thought both were excellent,  but it was the inclusion of Thommo that made all the difference.  It gave us a midfield three with tenacity and bite. As a result, all the other parts of the team played better than midweek. Collins, especially,  looked so much better in the role today, and although Mendez-Laing's traditional wing play is sacrificed in this formation, he managed to get out wide at times, delivered good set pieces and could have had a couple of goals on the break.
Although I loved the set-piece goals, I do wish we could finish some of our chances created in open play, as it would do our confidence the world of good. 
Still, the defence was excellent,  snuffing out the few chances that Orient created, and providing the goals, too. 
It was difficult to choose a MOTM today as there are so many contenders. 
And as Warne said afterwards, no further injuries. 
Results went our way so automatic promotion is back in our hands. Play like this for the last two games and we are there! 
 

The White House?

Perhaps not like babies but every promotion means a great deal, I don’t see much difference in our challenge, and the fans response, in this season to any other season.
The most despondent I have ever felt about a Derby County result was walking away from Wembley after our defeat by Leicester in the playoff final 😩😩
 

a tad frustrated that we lost a lead twice... but no way is a draw a bad result.  
A cracking first half as a spectacle, and an almost classic away holding job second half.  Nervy throughout, and kind of relieved in the end.
If I'd have read the script before kick off, and new the outcome, it would have got a massive thumbs up from me. We may not have strictly played for a draw, but that draw may be the point that takes us over the line.
A very, very good night.
Well done, Super Rams.
 

Got B4’s ashes with me (and a can of dark fruits). Husband is getting worried about the potential clean up 😂 There’s no way B4 would be missing this match 

Thanks @B4ev6is  
You can clearly see his influence here with the rainbow marking where he’d guided the ball into the net. 

I can't see Peterborough being much of a threat for 2nd place, they have 9 games in less than a month, still to play Bolton at home and Orient and Oxford away, a really tough ask with games on March 29th and April 1st, 7th, 10th,13th,16th,20th,23rd and 27th. !

On the plus side Stevenage only drew, so the most points they can get now is 83, we'll stumble our way to 83, with our goal difference play-offs pretty much guaranteed now ! 🙂

My favourite Carole King album….

I love your optimism, mate. I have a bridge in London for sale that you can buy.

Good to see the thread awash with positive thoughts about this afternoon 😉 
I’ve got a good feeling about today, our away record is decent, the lineup is what it is, let’s hope my good feeling isn’t misplaced and we get the 3 points 🐏 

Brilliant Result !.... and next Saturday a win over Northampton puts us 10 ahead of Posh and Barnsley, 7 above Bolton ! 

Can I have a consonant please Paul...

Brilliant Result !.... and next Saturday a win over Northampton puts us 10 ahead of Posh and Barnsley, 7 above Bolton ! 

Forest concede in 99th minute. 

Think now would be a good time for Warne to make changes. Keep Sibley on for his hat trick but maybe rest NML with Wilson on, give CBT some minutes for Barkhuizen. Maybe rest Adams too? 
Game is wrapped up, give minutes to others and encourage them to impress by making the scoreline even more handsome

Wycombe 2-1 Barnsley

Dwight on time

On the plus side, that's our February blip over !... 🙂

On the plus side, that's our February blip over !... 🙂

On the plus side, that's our February blip over !... 🙂

On the plus side, that's our February blip over !... 🙂

Yep I think it could work 
Wildsmith
Ward Nelson Cashin Sibley 
Barkhuizen Adams Bird CBT
Gayle Waghorn 
Bench: Loach, Wilson, Bradley, Thompson, Smith, Fornah, NML
thats assuming Nyambe and elder aren’t fit.
Id rest NML to get his energy back as we’re gonna need him and he’ll be a great player off the bench at 60 minutes. 
Also thinking prefer Ward in a back 4 over Wilson and his early crosses into the box with Waghorn and Gayle could work well.

Warne to change tactics for next game

We all new what was coming,but not to worry we lost to one of the best teams in the league.dont worry,the bobblehat knows what he is doing,nobody else  knows what he is doing,but in Warne we trust