Ellafella

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Tempted to simply say 10s all round…. We won. But I realise in the nature of a balanced report I should refrain. Despite the ale this evening. 
Every Ram everywhere please be happy tonight. We are better off than Bolton and Peterborough. A week to build up to our biggest game in well quite a while. Enjoy 

You youngsters are in for the time of your lives.
There'll be no end of folk sending out an awful lot of live Rams related tweets, messages, and insta's next week, that's for sure.
PPS will literally be buzzin'!  
Keep those 'phones charged up, folks!
👀
 
Oh... 
Happy birthday @Ellafella  🍻
 
 

Happy Birthday @Ellafella
 

I know @angieram - I had that B4 conversation in my head as we were booking …”can’t you tell wife passport is forgotten on day you fly…” 🐼 

…are you for the last 2 games? I’ve been home & away for most of the season but had to reluctantly relinquish my tickets for Cambridge & Carlisle for the sunnier clime of Sri Lanka from where I’ll be watching tonight. Pre-match today I’m taking plenty of fluid on board and doing some light pool work just to keep myself loose. It’s my birthday tomorrow so hopefully the Rams will present me with 3 points just to make tomorrow sweeter. 
Where are you watching from if you’re not at the game? 🐏

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada for next week's game. Going to have to wake up at 5.30am so hope we finish the job like I expect us to 🤞

In Vegas right now celebrating my birthday which is actually next week. However will be there next Saturday and as we’re then having my birthday meal with family the missus will also be at the match along with my kids. Hoping for amazing memories which will get my kids fully hooked on football and the Rams!!

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.

Happy birthday!

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

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.

I know @angieram - I had that B4 conversation in my head as we were booking …”can’t you tell wife passport is forgotten on day you fly…” 🐼 

1Wildsmith  5
35Nelson 7
5Bradley 7
6Cashin 8
2Wilson 7
7Barkhuizen 6
12Smith 6
32Adams 6
17Sibley 8
16Thompson 8
8Bird 🦅  6
9Collins 6
11Méndez-Laing 7
10Waghorn 6

ATG but taking neighbouring home fans muttering into account
1Wildsmith 6 great save but dodgy hesitant moment and terrible kicks
35Nelson 7.5
5Bradley 7.5
6Cashin 8
2Wilson 6.5
7Barkhuizen 6
12Smith 7
32Adams 7.5
17Sibley 8
16Thompson 7.5
8Bird 🦅 6.5
9Collins 7
11Méndez-Laing 8
10Waghorn 5.5

1Wildsmith.....bit flappy and one led to a fine save, one great pass and several awful ones..... 6.5
35Nelson.....nuts and bolts CB..... 7
5Bradley......very good in an ungainly way..... 7.5
6Cashin.....my player of the season..... 7.5
2Wilson.....wears his socks too high..... 6.5
7Barkhuizen.....no time to make impact..... 6
12Smith.....not overly involved..... 6.5
32Adams.....industrious with a couple of excellent moments..... 7
17Sibley.....excellent assist and threatened going forward. Tidy defensively bar the obligatory yellow for a rash challenge..... 8 (MOTM)
16Thompson.....my favourite player. Got forward well in support and quick tidy feet on more than occasion..... 7
8Bird 🦅 .....great to see him back and hopefully can make his mark in his farewell appearance next week..... 6.5
9Collins.....numerous fine moments and tidy throughout. Unsung hero today for my money..... 7.5
11Méndez-Laing.....back on the scoresheet with the help of their keeper - why do goalies do that? Unlucky with effort from range against the bar..... 7
10Waghorn.....no chance to impact the game..... 6
 
 

1Wildsmith - 7.5 a great save but was shakey with a few crosses 
35Nelson - 8 I love him 
5Bradley - 8 was a warrior today 
6Cashin - 8 as expected 
2Wilson - 7 was bright on the ball, hopefully isn’t injured 
7Barkhuizen - 6
12Smith - 7 did well 
32Adams - 8 the man’s a legend 
17Sibley - 8 he’s been excellent recently
16Thompson - 7 love seeing Tommo back in the side 
8Bird 🦅 - 7 looked quality be sad to see him go 
9Collins - 7 worked hard 
11Méndez-Laing - 8.5 extra points for a winner, what a player 
10Waghorn - 6

TV
1Wildsmith 6 Kicks like a donkey in a blindfold 
35Nelson 6
5Bradley 7.5
6Cashin 7
2Wilson 6
7Barkhuizen 5.5
12Smith 6.5
32Adams 6
17Sibley 7.5
16Thompson 5.5
8Bird 🦅 6
9Collins 6
11Méndez-Laing 6.5
10Waghorn 4
 

…are you for the last 2 games? I’ve been home & away for most of the season but had to reluctantly relinquish my tickets for Cambridge & Carlisle for the sunnier clime of Sri Lanka from where I’ll be watching tonight. Pre-match today I’m taking plenty of fluid on board and doing some light pool work just to keep myself loose. It’s my birthday tomorrow so hopefully the Rams will present me with 3 points just to make tomorrow sweeter. 
Where are you watching from if you’re not at the game? 🐏