IslandExile

Better this season than get relegated anyway and have it deducted next season. Let's get all the painful crap out of the way.
At least Kirchner said relegation would not make a difference to his bid - he's there for the long haul.
(I hope he knows how long it'll be)

Does this mean refs will be allowed to give us penalties now? 

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Well we need to hear from Kirschner now that he and Rooney have absorbed this news. It’ll make our activity in Jan pretty depressing whoever owns us

Quitter 

Top two`s looking a bit slim this season , concentrate on the cup , COYRs

But only 16 went on to wear the shirt !

Could we win the Texaco trophy ??

Interesting pre season article in unfamiliar shirts.

I never realised that Terry Hennessy captained the side in Roys absence.

The Ram newspaper/ program used to include a colour picture of the visiting team.

Here are some 71/72 players, with Gordon Guthrie as a player. A lot of people won't know that Tim started the Ex-Rams charity games after he retired and also the Ex-Rams Old Players Association (together with Breedon Books who used to sponsor the evening). Third from right kneeling is Malcolm Edmondson and next to Kevin Hector is John Bowers Jnr in the tracksuit, both worked at the Telegraph. I think this is Northcliffe United?

Just caught up on the last 3 pages.
For someone who just missed out on the halcyon days (Technically, I didn't, as my first game in attendance coincided with the lap of honour with our second league trophy v Carlisle), this is turning into an absolutely bostin' scrap book!
Hat's off to all you old codgers (?), for not only remembering the many finer details, but also for being caring enough, and generous enough to share them.
 
Absolutely top drawer, this!

 

Middle name George?
 
Anyhow, big congratulations to @Yani P, partner and family.

You are so right about Derby and Derbyshire Brailsford. When I moved up I was immediately at home in a City with an identity. Much as I miss the coast and woods of Essex I was always associated as being from London. I moved up for college and have never left, Derby gave me identity in a way but more it gave me Derbyshire and it’s beauty. Whatever happens for the club, god forbid liquidation, it must not change from being County. 

Middle name George?
 
Anyhow, big congratulations to @Yani P, partner and family.

This is a wonderful thread bringing alive a time I only have vague recollections of from afar through the TV and newspapers. Living in Essex and never supporting a fixed team ( most of my friends supported West Ham) I recall being shocked as a 9/10 year old to see a team I had never heard of before suddenly at the top of the First division. I remember remarking on this to my Dad, who had no interest in football so could not help explain why this was. A friend had parents from Derby and although a Hammer explained they had been good in the past! I did not start supporting till I came to make Derby my home in 1980 and by then the decline was well underway but was in no doubt this was a football city to rival any. It is especially important at this time we remember the proud history we have keep the memories coming. UTR

Baby Joshua born just over an hour ago..Nice and healthy and the wife is fine too..couldn't be there as have 2 girls under 4 but they are excited..cheers for all the kind reactions..might find time for a beer ? 

Next generation? 

Let's give it Kirchner now and secure the (immediate) future of the club - before he changes his mind.

Andrew's not in a good way right now, dementia and cancer.

Another wonderful post @Brailsford Ram. Thank you so very much for these fantastic memories.
I am the same age as @uttoxram75 and, started supporting around Chrimbo 1968, only going to occasional matches during the next few years, and didn't go regularly to games until 1975-76. I agree it would have been better to experience the barren years before the successful ones. For me, the peak good times came first, and generally it's been downhill ever since, with the few highspots under Cox and Smith.
Anyhow, please keep posting. Your contributions are a fascinating read. A really great perspective from someone who was there.
Thank you so much.