Owen87ITK

Thanks for the kind words, gang.

My understanding is that we’ll carry on as we are next season, but there will be no more UK streams due to the new TV deal.

That’s subject to change, of course. I’m sure we will look at what we do and how we do it as the dust settles, so we’ll have to see.

But it’s been a great ride, eh?

5 hours ago, B4’s Sister said:

I’ve not got Rams TV. Is it possible to see a clip somewhere? @Owen87ITK

I will do my best to dig it out tomorrow. I don’t think he had footage unfortunately, as we were taking Sky’s pictures.

2 hours ago, Steve How Hard? said:

As a side note, some lovely words from @Owen87ITK too, to go along with that displayed message. Well done that man. A deserved and fitting tribute. 👏 

I only found out it was happening about 30 seconds before. Lovely touch from the club. 

39 minutes ago, Rambalin said:

 

Liam Thompson would probably like a word. 

5 hours ago, Jayram said:

Personally I like Ed’s passion and Eric’s analysis. I’d rather have a Rams supporter commentating than some bog standard BBC employee and in Eric you get someone with an unrivalled knowledge of the game and our club. 
It seems to me that some on here just want uncritical, DCFC-can-do-no-wrong coverage on RD rather than actual opinion. If that’s what you want get a Rams TV pass and you can have that every game. 

Have you watched RamsTV, Jay? Because that isn’t what you get on RamsTV.
 

Not quite sure why you feel the need to bring that in. 

3 hours ago, eddielewis said:

Agree It's no knock on him actually I think Ed would make a good commentator for Rams TV because he would provide a bit more drama whilst not having to provide the play by play.

I think RamsTV are okay for a commentator. 

23 hours ago, Eoghan1884 said:

Doesn’t feel real until @Owen87ITK says welcome to derby. Is he not doing a signing interview ?

He’s doing pre-match tomorrow 👍🏻

On 09/02/2024 at 23:37, ilkleyram said:

I think, but may be wrong, that this is the first time we’ve heard publicly from SP to any significant degree since September 2023 and the fans forum.  @Owen87ITK’s advice back then was to watch the whole forum on ramstv before commenting (he referred to twitter comments more specifically) but it’s probably relevant now given that Radio Derby are most interested in gaining a sizeable listening audience on Tuesday night. This will be well trailed.

But this clip does suggest that there were/are legal agreements in place as part of the sales process that limit what SP can say. If that is so - and we have no reason to disbelieve SP now even though @Owen87ITK said back in September that he had no knowledge of any NDAs in place - then we are never going to get any comment from SP about his time with Mel, and certainly nothing that amounts to an apology or description of his side of the story. Every answer he gives on the topic will be evasive. Perhaps he was at fault; perhaps he wasn’t. We’ll never truly know. 

SP is our CEO. We can like it or not individually or collectively but Clowes is the only one that can change it. 

The thing about some NDA’s is that you’re not allowed to even acknowledge they exist. So just because I’m not aware of them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there.

5 hours ago, Ellafella said:

Always watch, & find Shaun the Sheep’s forensic analysis spot-on. Also like Shaun’s sartorial selection & the fact that it’s usually a b&w blend. @Owen87ITK is also the perfect host. I’ve never done the extended Facebook thing but would love it if fans could be engaged with a bit more. I’ve suggested this before and it was pooh-poohed with “you’d just end up with Derek from Burton” but I do think it would work. There are a lot of very knowledgeable Rams fans who’d add value so I’m sure it would work with a bit of thought. 

That’s very kind of you, thanks. 

On 01/01/2024 at 18:43, CBRammette said:

Disappointing but their forward play was excellent at times. Perhaps we could have looked at their recruitment team rather than Oxford? 
Anyway was slightly inevitable today - how many times do we not hit the heights with more expectation and a larger crowd? As long as I can remember in the recent past. Also as someone incredibly superstitious dont add to the odds against us by introducing a new Rammie today and then not playing Mr Brightside just before they come out on to pitch. @Owen87ITK please can you get that sorted?! 😂

You might want to blame me for Monday in that case - my prep was slightly different to the last few weeks, and I’m a bit of a creature of habit 🤦🏻‍♂️

On 31/12/2023 at 11:08, kevinhectoring said:

Well it’d be interesting to hear Warne’s comments on the issue of rotation and depth of squad. Also his team’s views on how the training regime should differ for OAPs vs spring chickens; and how it should differ for players who are out there every minute and those who are in the dugout week in week out. @Owen87ITKmay be a flawless ‘home team’ commentator but he lets Warne and the club muzzle him to the extent the manager interviews are mind blowingly dull. These are the sort of points of substance Warne could discuss without then having to shoot people. And - unlike the segments on coffee, bobble hats and Xmas presents (who cares?) - it would give some footballing insight into the behind the scenes 

With respect, I am not muzzled by anyone. All the best. 

34 minutes ago, NorwichExile said:

@Owen87ITK gave us that one by dropping the knowledge bomb that Nelson "has got a big one on him". Move over NML!

You lot are disgusting 🤣

9 hours ago, therams69 said:

Not everyone has the time to watch a video.. There was no separate message out there..

The checks were excessive. Bottom of the stand and then walk up the stairs for another check and another at the top if you were at back.

Communication poor, again.

There were two videos produced and at least two separate website articles, with the information also included in the match day preview on the website. 

It was also featured prominently on BBC Radio Derby & on DerbyshireLive, I believe. 

What more do you want the club to do?

The checks are part of parcel of the terms of the safety certificate. Without those you don’t have safe standing, which supporters have been campaigning for for 10+ years. 

8 hours ago, DavesaRam said:

 

I would suggest it was “for no apparent reason”, knowing how Collins “puts himself about”. I noticed in the second half another Orient player took a swing at him and put him out of the move. It was seen by the ref who played the advantage, but didn’t follow it up.

What puzzles me is why, with the overhead camera view, ie the normal view available why Rams TV only showed the lower angle, which was far from clear, which even gave rise to the idea that a foot had been left in or put into Collins after the foul. Incidentally the lower angle view on the highlights video is much clearer. Does this mean that there were two or more separate feeds?

On Saturday we were restricted to one broadcast camera with a secondary RamsTV camera that was at pitch level. 

(We always do our own pictures now whenever possibly as I don’t trust the EFL feed to not go to pointless replays when things are happening).

The extra overhead footage came from a non-broadcast source that we were able to get before the end of the programme to show, though Barks & I were able to see it earlier to comment.

Hope that makes sense! 

3 hours ago, angieram said:

Is the Central League game on Friday really at Moor Farm Training Centre @Owen87ITK? 

It's down as an away game on the website, but listed as being at Moor Farm.

This the Notts County game? I think they’ve switched it to Moor Farm due to the weather. 

For anyone that missed it.

Goodness me. I am so very sorry to see this.

As many have said already, I loved B4’s enthusiasm and commitment to the club he so clearly adored.

It’s been lovely to read the posts from those on here that knew him. 

Condolences to all his friends & family.

23 minutes ago, oodledoodle said:

Highlight so far was that the camera man has an orange hat.

It’s “Old Gold”, actually. 

For the last few weeks, Derby have played a back five out of possession. That was evident on Tuesday at Blackpool - Kane Wilson was dropping in to RWB, while Nyambe shifted across to play on the right of the three central defenders.

9 hours ago, On the Ram Page said:

Well I think you are excellent and where have you been lately? I miss your commentaries - sorry Michael.

Thank you. I still think commentary is the thing I’m not as strong at, FWIW. 

Currently on my honeymoon. Back for Blackpool next Tuesday, but then missing the Saturday for my little brother’s wedding.

Here til the bitter end after that!

49 minutes ago, PistoldPete said:

I don't mind you but that Owen Bradley guy is crap, I'm glad he left radio derby. 

I am delighted he left as well, to be honest. 

I think this just proves that some people like some broadcasters, while other people think they’re crap.

And other people like other broadcasters, while some people think *they’re* crap.

Guess what? You’re all right. 

Personally, I’ve got no issue with criticism and no problem with someone who doesn’t particularly rate me. I don’t really mind them telling me that either. But that’s just me. 

13 minutes ago, Boycie said:

Carlisle ifollow service was working fine all game I’m told.

That’ll be because iFollow operate with a different streaming partner.

Either early this season/last season, there was a huge iFollow outage that hit everyone. But Derby don’t use iFollow, so RamsTV wasn’t affected 🤷🏻‍♂️

14 minutes ago, cannable said:

Died about 7 hours before they were promoted as well. I think his dad died a month later as well. Horrible all round.

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Bloomers. 

Shrewsbury wore T-shirts with his, and another supporters’ name on, when they celebrated that promotion.

Fantastic broadcaster, wonderful bloke. I miss him.