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Rams 3 - 0 rfgs NML

A lot of people seem to think the cohesiveness and togetherness of the squad have been an important factor. If he goes it needs someone who can maintain that to take over.

Burton 1 - 3 Rams. Rfgs Collins

Well, I made it! Thought it was an ok game with odd bits of decent football. As has been said many times the officials were dire. I usually give them a bit of slack as I used to watch my dad reffing local games but this lot were beyond the pale. I thought we just shaded it but we don’t seem to get out of the habit of taking one touch or one pass too many.

I did look for @Anag Ram on the station platform but there were rather a lot of men in Derby scarves and I really didn’t fancy getting a reputation for accosting ‘strange’ men! I thought I’d recognise his nanny but I didn’t see her either!

I’m so pleased to know I can manage a whole day including travel on my own. A bit tiring though as I slept nearly 12 hours last night! But well worth it to know I can do it.

4 minutes ago, Anag Ram said:

I’ll also have staff massaging my earlobes.

Will nanny be there too?

Just now, Anag Ram said:

Good Luck from a fellow Bristolian!

Will probably be on the same train home.

Will keep an eye open for you - do you look like your avatar? ?

This is to be my next big adventure- going to a match on my own. I used to regularly but 3 years ago today I was undergoing surgery to find my brain and then to repair the haemorrhage in it! As well as suffering small physical and mental losses, I also lost a lot of confidence. I’ve been setting myself challenges although my partner and family are not very enthusiastic! With this game being so early it means I can be back in Bristol for 5.30 so it’s not too long a day.

I may spend the following couple of days in a darkened room! COYR

My exhusband came from near Newport. When we used to go to visit my kids always reckoned Croeso Cymru translated as Switch on windscreen wipers!

2 hours ago, uttoxram75 said:

It was probably worse in the late 60s with the sympathy from the Busby babes/Munich and winning the European Cup in 68. Add names like Bobby Charlton and Best to the mix as well….

Have always had a soft spot for them as I’m old enough to have seen the Busby babes play.

One of the advantages of being a bit deaf is that I actually can’t hear the bell!

Portsmouth 1 - 2 Rams.  Rfgs McGoldrick

43 minutes ago, angieram said:

It was a bit chequered on Saturday. We had to stand but there were folks further along our row seated.

It all depends who you get in front of you.

What a shame to waste those lovely padded seats and all that leg-room, though! 

Hope you're recovered now. 

Am taking it easy for a few days thanks. Everyone in front was standing but because the seat was deep, when it was lifted, I could lodge on it and take the weight of my knees! What ridiculously placed seat numbers though - if I’d tried to look down to see them it would have taken some strong arms to get me upright again!

My first away game since my brain haemorrhage 3 years ago. I’m absolutely exhausted from standing up for the whole game - I realised I had a choice, I could either stand up or sing! I stood up.  Non football fans are amazed that I consider it worth it to go to a match at the cost of several days knackered. My response is, I can do something I love and pay the price or not go anywhere and be miserable! A simple choice for me!

MK 1 - 2 Rams.   Rfgs NML

Do they allow you to get on to an online queue before 5?

3 minutes ago, Ellafella said:

4000; very impressive support indeed. managed to get a couple but you have to be quick on the keyboard. Had to do a little warm up session in readiness. ?

My problem was with speed, was on site at 10 but not quick enough! Only away game I’ve tried to get to as my partner’s son said he’d take me as no home games this month. He’s now on duty if there are any more released as he’s much quicker!

Morecombe 1 - 2 Derby.  frgs NML

Rams 2 - 1 Bristol.  rfgs NML

Derby 2 - 1 Exeter. Rfgs NML

Ipswich 1 - 2 Derby.  Rfgs NML

Papa Johns Trophy

Derby County v Manchester City U21s

Tuesday 18th October at 7pm

at Pride Park Stadium 

I don’t entirely understand the system ( true of many things!) but I think if we win or draw this we qualify for the knockout round?

If it’s a draw I don’t want any nonsense like the last game ! ?

3 minutes ago, sage said:

Anyway @Stanleyhouse can you start the math day thread for our next game please. 

Oy @sagehave you forgotten already what happened when the system was changed arbitrarily?

Accrington Stanley 1 - 2 Derby County  FRGS Mendez- Laing

26 minutes ago, DavesaRam said:

Pride is actually a very relevant name nowadays, if you like that kind of thing!

And I certainly do!

Accrington Stanley v Derby County

Saturday 15th October

3pm at the Wham Stadium

Back by almost popular demand!

And some people think that Pride Park is an embarrassing name for a stadium ?