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    I know nothing reacted to Comrade 86 in What Are You Listening To?   
    From my dear, departed mum's collection. Sounds like Mr Lee would be my kinda guy 😂
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    I know nothing reacted to ramit in What Are You Listening To?   
    Hadn't heard that one, nice.
    When I was in junior high in California in the early seventies I had a crazy Hawaiian teacher, Mr. Lee, yeah he wore dark glasses. 
    One day Mr. Lee came to class with a record player, an amp and a couple of speakers, said the only thing we would learn that day was to fully take in and appreciate a great album with Sly & The Family Stone.  Before playing the record, Mr. Lee passed around some wacky baccy for those who wanted, which turned out to be everyone except innocent I.
     
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    I know nothing reacted to Comrade 86 in What Are You Listening To?   
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    I know nothing reacted to BaaLocks in New joke thread (trigger alert, may offend if you want it to)   
    When Sharon has the surname Bromance it's a clue
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    I know nothing reacted to Sheff Ram in Match Thread: vs Northampton Town (a)   
    So am over yesterday's travesty. We've had major injury issues and things just didn't go for us. Four wins out of five is OK. Next game is massive though, and we need a win to go into the Portsmouth game. 
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    I know nothing reacted to ram59 in Match Thread: vs Northampton Town (a)   
    Each and every game now will be the most important game of the season, until something is decided, one way or another.
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    I know nothing reacted to LeedsCityRam in Match Thread: vs Northampton Town (a)   
    Exactly what I'd go with. My concern is Warne will opt for Kane Wilson to replace Barkhuizen rather than Blackett-Taylor. Whilst I really like Wilson, I only see him as a starter at RWB (and would put Ward ahead of him currently based on the quality of their respective delivery). Wilson just doesn't have the consistent final 3rd quality to worry defenders in the same way that a pacey, goal scoring winger like CBT would do & I hope this is what Warne bases his selection on, rather than CBT struggling to match the physical demands of the training regime. CBT's threat would I believe likely create more space for Waggy & Mendez-Laing also.
    I'd echo other posters nervousness about this fixture following on from the superb result against Bolton - whilst Northampton have little to play for & seemingly some absences, I'm wary they'll see this as a free hit against the biggest side in the division in front of probably their biggest crowd of the season. Our midfield plus the two wingbacks are going to have to work hard as a unit to stop them playing their attractive passing style or its going to be a long afternoon. There is maybe a case for including Thompson in the centre from the start & replacing one of the wingers to make us more solid there but would be equally happy with two wingers to spread the play.
    The opportunity to go 7 points clear of Bolton & just as importantly, move beyond the 80 point mark is tantalising. Time to ram home that advantage Derby 💪🐏
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    I know nothing reacted to TomTom92 in Match Thread: vs Northampton Town (a)   
    Saturday feels like such a banana skin. So I’m happy to hear that they have a couple of players missing and a clumsy left back. 
     
    Get the win, put the pressure on and give Barkz, Bird and Gayle another week to recover for Blackpool and Pompey.
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    I know nothing reacted to Rampant in Match Thread: vs Northampton Town (a)   
    Saturday 23rd March
    Northampton vs Derby
    Sixfields Stadium (KO 1500)
     
    Parking: There is apparently parking available at the ground (NN5 5QA) for a fiver or at a place called Duston Mill (NN5 5FP).
    Opponents Bio: Founded in 1897, Northampton Town are well known by their nickname, 'The Cobblers', a nod to the town's historic shoe-making industry. Previously based adjacent to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, their move in 1994 now sees them play home matches at the 7,798 capacity Sixfields Stadium.
    The swinging 60's was quite the decade to be a member of the Shoe Army as Northampton started the 1960/61 season in the fourth tier of the English game before three promotions and three relegations saw them back in Division 4 (ask your parents kids) in time for the 1969/70 campaign. Their one season in the top division was their only appearance at that level in their history so far. Indeed, since their relegation in 1966/67 from what is now the Championship, the Cobblers have played each of the subsequent 56 seasons in either the third or fourth tier. That run could have been broken in 1993/94 when they finished bottom of League 2 but they had a reprieve as Kidderminster Harriers' ground wasn't deemed suitable for the Football League.
    This season sees Town looking to consolidate a League 1 berth after their promotion from League 2 in 2022/23 and sitting in 14th place and well clear of the drop zone they have comfortably achieved their initial target. A decent run of results could see them finish in the top half as they are one of four sides on 50 points before this weekend.
    Opponents Gaffer & Dangermen: They are managed by an Australian, Jon Brady, who I know nothing about. 
    Top scorers for Northampton this season are Sam Hoskins (14 goals), Kieron Bowie (eight) and Mitch Pinnock (six, plus seven assists). They also have Huddersfield loanee Tyreece Simpson and another loanee is a certain Tony Springett who played a few times for ourselves last year.
    Other Titbits & Links to DCFC: Notable names associated with Saturday's opponents include former managers Herbert Chapman (of Huddersfield and Arsenal fame), Tony Barton (European Cup winning manager at Villa), Chris Wilder (when he was good), Ian Atkins (coming good again at Tranmere maybe), Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Aidy Boothroyd and Graham Carr (father of comedy twins Alan and Jimmy). Their most famous ex-player is probably former Liverpool and England full-back, Phil Neal.
    Derby links include Kevin Wilson (managed them) and those who played for both clubs include John Gregory, Ian Taylor and Marco Gabbiadini.
    Opponents Form: They've struggled over the past five games, picking up just two points from draws against Charlton at home and Cambridge away. They've lost two on the bounce, both without scoring, with a 1-0 defeat at home to Blackpool followed on Saturday by a 2-0 loss at Wycombe. 
    Their league record at home is respectable overall, reading: W8-D5-L6.
    Rams History vs Northampton: We tempted fate against Bolton by highlighting the fact that they had never won in the league at Pride Park in 10 attempts. Lets be bold again by stating that;
    Derby have never lost a competitive fixture against Northampton.
    It's true. Six FA Cup ties (four original and two replays) and seven League matches is the sum total of the two clubs' historical matches against each other but the Rams have managed eight wins and five draws thus far. 
    In League matches only, we currently stand at W4-D3-L0 with an away record of W2-D1-L0 on their turf.
    The match earlier this season at Pride Park saw Derby run out comfortable 4-0 victors in a game where we saw the best of Conor Washington and a brace by Max Bird.
    Likely Rams XI: We can possibly expect a change or two. Or maybe three? Assuming we maintain the back three then Warne has to decide between a recall for Sonny Bradley after illness or sticking with Fozzy. I'd be amazed if he didn't stay with Craig Maldini tbh. 
    There are obvious doubts over those withdrawn against Bolton. Gayle is surely out and Barkhuizen and Ward are possibly struggling too. The gaffer also needs to make a decision on Hourihane as we look better with either Smith or Thompson in the middle (or both ideally for me) alongside Ebou Adams who must surely be our transfer target #1 for the summer. 
    A return to the 18 for Conor Washington (MotM in the reverse fixture) would be welcome.
    Other Notable Fixtures: None. Certainly not as far as those chasing automatic promotion is concerned. We are the only one of the five involved in that battle for a top two finish to be playing so it's a perfect opportunity to apply pressure on those now playing catch up with us. Seven points with a game in hand has to seem psychologically further away for Bolton than the current four points and equal games played so hopefully we can turn that screw.
    COYR
     
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    I know nothing reacted to Steveb52a in Will the last three games sell out.   
    10 Past 8 in the morning, I'm travelling down!
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    I know nothing reacted to Top Lino in Will the last three games sell out.   
    Got my ticket for Carlisle game this morning - said weeks ago that it was fate that we would go up  against Carlisle in the last game. Was at the Baseball Ground when we played them in  final match and were presented with the trophy as League Champions 50 years ago.
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    I know nothing reacted to FlyBritishMidland in Will the last three games sell out.   
    I was thinking about this earlier.  With no midweek games I’d like to think we can get pretty close to a sellout.  The Blackpool game might be tricky as it’s Good Friday and quite a few might be away on holiday.  It would be great if we can get 29k - 30k for the 3.
    It was spine tingling yesterday, a brilliant atmosphere throughout. Let’s make every game now a “Black n White” game.  The crowd can be so important in helping us win these last 3 home games that might make the difference between autos and play-offs 🐏.
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    I know nothing reacted to RamLad1884 in HUGE!   
    Eh we’re doing alright I guess 
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    I know nothing reacted to Archied in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    Well,, just sitting in the garden having a smoke and a coffee ,early start today because of the m25 chaos and I don’t want to be late or rushed as today is a day to drink it all in , the nerves are bubbling up as they have been from Tuesday night , I could say I just want a good day , a good atmosphere, a good performance, a good match ,,,,,,,,, naw ,,,,,,, I just want a ducking win ,the rest is a bonus 
    come on derby, get into them 💪💪💪💪🐏
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    I know nothing reacted to DerbyAleMan in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    It's nearly time, lets get PP bouncing tomorrow, lets play with power, pace and passion, if us fans do our bit I can see us winning this 2 or 3 nil, if we play to our strengths I think we have to much for them, I for one can not wait for 3 o'clock to arrive. Once A Ram Always A Ram. 
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    I know nothing reacted to Andicis in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    Same team, let's come out quickly from the start. This is the kind of game that is usually extremely tentative with neither side wanting to lose, but I hope Warne emphasises aggression in attack from the start to seize the momentum and get the crowd going. We're coming into this in great form, let's not worry about Bolton. If we play as well as we have been, we can win this. 
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    I know nothing reacted to DavesaRam in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    For the first two goals Oxford's defending was appalling - almost non-existent. There was also a lucky deflection, and two reasonably well crafted goals, so not as awesomely dominant is it might appear. Saturday depends on which Der y County turns up (and of late its been the good one), which tactics Paul Warne gets us playing, and which ref turns up. We've already had our customary good ref for the season, and mot out of character for the EFL we had a ref favour us with his decisions, so the match officials are likely to be back to normal again, so its anyone's guess as to what is going to happen. But if the Rams carry on with the way they've been playing, it will go well.
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    I know nothing reacted to Archied in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    Unchanged team for me please , strong bench to change things up if needed or fresh legs if all going well, 
    this is the love hate aspect of being a football fan , I love we are right in the thick of it and the games are SO important ( this one especially) but there’s a part of me that hates it too 😂, checking the table over and over again , working out different scenarios, excited as duck but bricking it too,
    we are due some real good stuff from the football gods , we have endured and keep turning up in our thousands , I want to be in pp celebrating promotion on the last day so so much 🐏💪
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    I know nothing reacted to IlsonDerby in Match Thread: vs Bolton Wanderers (H)   
    With no disrespect to the team or fans - f*** Bolton. f*** the idea that we should be worrying so much about this match. Over 38 games they’ve not been as good as us. We have finally stumbled onto a system that is producing decent performances, Why should we change how we’ve taken to the last 3 matches? 
     
    Go out and show them why we’ve got the best goal difference in the division. Go and attack them from the off. My heart not take watching us trying to soak up 90 minutes of pressure for Wildsmith to sprint out and foul their striker in the 86th minute for a pen. 
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    I know nothing reacted to Comrade 86 in Match Thread: vs Reading (H)   
    I do wonder about some on here. We were miles better than them and I lost count of how many cheaty little fouls they put in tonight that weren't carded. We were also the only side that looked like scoring all night. Does anyone really think they deserved a point tonight? I really don't get the mardiness from some quarters. 
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    I know nothing reacted to Grimbeard in Match Thread: vs Reading (H)   
    But apart from all that?
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