Rab a dab doo

Derby-born, Hampshire-raised Pompey fan here, still feeling a bit groggy after our promotion celebrations last night but hoping the Rams will be joining us in the Championship next season.
We came to Derby quite regularly to see my family when I was young and were fortunate to go to the Baseball Ground many times in the late 1960s and 1970s in the Clough and Mackay years.
I was on the Popside in 1975 against Carlisle when the second title was celebrated, there when Roger Davies got sent off against Juventus in the European Cup semi-final, at the 4-4 drew with Man United on Boxing Day 1970.
But the most vivid memories are of the home wins over Liverpool and, particularly the Easter Saturday 2-0 win over Leeds in that 1971-72 season. Men with Pack’Em In boards urging people to move forward to let more into the ground, a guy who walked around the ground with a bell before the match to gee up the crowd and another with dozens of rosettes inside his coat doing the same. “Programmes, get your programmes”, Hot Love blasting out over the PA system at the end of games, incessant shouts of “Derby, Derby” urging the team on. 

Against Leeds Alan Durban came over to our section of the paddock beneath the main stand to take a throw in, grinning all over his face with a two goal lead and not long to go. Everyone around us screamed at him to take the smile off his face and concentrate; the game wasn’t won yet.
Hector, Hinton, O’Hare, the magnificent McFarland and Todd (jumpers for goalposts). My first game was a 4-0 win over QPR in Feb 1968, seen from the seats in the upper Normanton End, my second a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough on Boxing Day 1968. I stood on a milk crate at the front of the middle tier of the Osmaston End.
One traumatic memory is the sight of Bob Wilson standing there in just his jock strap after ripping his shorts playing for Arsenal at the Baseball Ground. After that Easter Saturday victory over Leeds in 1972 I seem to remember watching Derby lose at home to Newcastle on the Easter Monday and thinking they had thrown it away.
But then came that win over Liverpool and Leeds tripping up. My Dad, who grew up reciting the names of the 1946 Cup winning team, had new heroes. And so did we, until living our lives in another part of the country meant going much more regularly to Fratton Park (or The Dell in my brother’s case, sadly).
But we still look out for Derby. We took my Dad to the Charlton game at Pride Park last season and I’ve been to see Pompey this season and before.
Wishing you every success and the hope that you all will have similar fond memories of Pride Park.
 
 

Patience am sure this not the end of our signings. Shall we wait until the manager has completed All his transfer business before casting a veil of doom and gloom over the coming season 

Patience am sure this not the end of our signings. Shall we wait until the manager has completed All his transfer business before casting a veil of doom and gloom over the coming season 

Until its mathematically impossible it is STILL possible.
We have clung on to some hope for so long, whats a few more weeks.
Com'n lads keep the faith. (Even if it is blind)
Miracles do happens 
 

Until its mathematically impossible it is STILL possible.
We have clung on to some hope for so long, whats a few more weeks.
Com'n lads keep the faith. (Even if it is blind)
Miracles do happens 
 

Until its mathematically impossible it is STILL possible.
We have clung on to some hope for so long, whats a few more weeks.
Com'n lads keep the faith. (Even if it is blind)
Miracles do happens 
 

What ever happened to the beautiful game ?

I afraid however much we feel hard done too,  that we being singled out to be made an example of, we are where are and nothing is going to change.
It is how we learn and move on from this is the Most important thing. 
Remember, we have been here before and risen up to the promised land and we will again with :
1. Good governance
2. Sound management both on and off the pitch.
3. Maintenance of our fantastic fanbase.
4. The skill,dedication and fortitude of our lads who wear the black and white with pride.
No but no can keep this GREAT club down.
We WILL get back to where we rightfully belong amongst the elite 
So chin up lads, this not the end but the beginning of a glorious NEW dawn.
UP THE MIGHT RAMS 
 

I afraid however much we feel hard done too,  that we being singled out to be made an example of, we are where are and nothing is going to change.
It is how we learn and move on from this is the Most important thing. 
Remember, we have been here before and risen up to the promised land and we will again with :
1. Good governance
2. Sound management both on and off the pitch.
3. Maintenance of our fantastic fanbase.
4. The skill,dedication and fortitude of our lads who wear the black and white with pride.
No but no can keep this GREAT club down.
We WILL get back to where we rightfully belong amongst the elite 
So chin up lads, this not the end but the beginning of a glorious NEW dawn.
UP THE MIGHT RAMS 
 

I didn't know he was still playing for a living.

That's spirit remember were NOT any old club were Derby COUNTY FC. 
And don't let anyone forget it. 

That's spirit remember were NOT any old club were Derby COUNTY FC. 
And don't let anyone forget it. 

Everyone's opinion matters to someone.

If we had that much (spare) money in kitty in the first place why didn't Mel pay everyone up who was owed money bar himself.
Then graceful offered the club 'debit free' with no point deductions to someone (trustworthy) who could take the club on. ??????

That's spirit remember were NOT any old club were Derby COUNTY FC. 
And don't let anyone forget it. 

That's spirit remember were NOT any old club were Derby COUNTY FC. 
And don't let anyone forget it. 

There must have been some sort of agreement ?

There must have been some sort of agreement ?

Everyone's opinion matters to someone.

Hasn't this guy got a job,family or hobbies to fill his time with ?

That's just like my missus, she can see all sorts faults in me but yet I see none at all.  Funny that ?

Our managerial appointment of Mr Rooney was (like a lot of our decisions recently, quickly thought out and short term). 
It ticked Mel's box's. 
Firstly there would be no cost/little cost as person was already on the payroll and part funded by our main advertiser, 
Secondly someone who would not rock the boat or continual keep knocking on door asking for this and that.
A quiet appointment who could deflect attention from what was potential going on within the club.
 

Not a famous fan but I always try to write constructive and informative comments with  a bit humor thrown in for good measure.
Just wanted to write this as its my 1000 post.

There is one good thing about the embargo if we were not allowed to buy anyone.
That is were not wasting our money on over priced and over rated misfits,journeymen, prima-donas. 

There is one good thing about the embargo if we were not allowed to buy anyone.
That is were not wasting our money on over priced and over rated misfits,journeymen, prima-donas.