Steve Buckley’s Dog

Just got back.

Someone drove into the back of me in the A50 roadworks. Which was nice.
 

Then Fornah was played as a number ten with NML at wing back, which was perplexing to say the least. Then the ref happened with some outrageously bad decisions. But we were awful. I thought we had turned a corner but I’m not sure what I saw there. I don’t think it’s too difficult - just play players where they play!! Felt sorry for Fozzy today who I thought was excellent. John-Jules has to start next time - he is so much better than Collins and Washington who both look like they have never seen a football before. 

However, all being said, all of us can be grateful tonight that we are not the ginger t***** in the grey tracksuit. Of that we can all be thankful, whether you know what I am talking about or not. 
 

Up the Rams

🐏

13 hours ago, Stive Pesley said:

Cheers will DM

There is also a Man Utd away programme from Jan 31st 1970. Just looked it up and we lost 1-0 

Bobby Charlton scored

It was probably offside. f*** the EFL.

Never heard of him. Googled him. Is it the 17 year old Liverpool player or the goalkeeper born in 1945 that we are interested in though? 

Lost in the cup? Probably best to concentrate on the league and leave the competition to Premier League teams who can actually win it, like Burnley and Everton. 

Could have been worse. Harrogate lost 8-0 tonight, Blackburn’s biggest win since putting seven past Notts Forest. Mind you Harrogate had a shot on target tonight which is something the Bakery Burners didn’t manage. Bless them. Maybe they need to spend more money and buy more players? 

50 minutes ago, Warren Blufitt said:

Let me tell you we were never the better team against Wigan Ambitious, we were just awful and the pie eaters deserved their win. I have to say though that we gifted them two goals and there wasn’t one player who didn’t have a mare. Against Burton we again gifted them a goal but then got that back through Charles and really should have won. Against Middlesbrough last night we were excellent in the first half but Boro really turned it after the break and showed their class. We actually did well to hold them until injury time the went to sleep and allowed them a late goal and an even sloppier one 3 minutes later so actually I think 3-1 flattered them. As for tomorrow I do expect us to be back to full strength other than Santos missing injured but Toal back as replacement is a bonus. I’m expecting an end to end game because we can both score goals but it could go either way. Whatever happens I still think we’re probably the best two squads in L1 and should be there or thereabouts at the end and clearly we both want automatic this year but I don’t expect the points needed to be as high as last season. We haven’t done that well against you in recent meetings but obviously we’re hoping to change that tomorrow. I don’t think whatever happens it will define either of our seasons but obviously the 3 points will be helpful if either of us get them. We don’t draw that many but it may turn out that way tomorrow and be a decent result for both? 🤔

Tomorrow?

Think we could well be played off the park as we probably won’t turn up. 

On 25/08/2023 at 19:35, Steve Buckley’s Dog said:

Pricing is certainly having an impact on me. It’s too much for an adult and 12 year old. 

The pressure of children who think you score four away from home every time is a terrible thing. I could do with a dour 0-0 draw this time or I could be bankrupted by the end of the season.

Oh no, Stuart Atwell you say.

47 minutes ago, angieram said:

We arrived at the ground Main Stand in 22 degrees, full sunshine and NO refreshments open. Were told they would open at 2.55, an hour later.

I played merry hell with the stewards (who, to be fair  were just following instructions). There was a young lad at the front of the stand feeling faint, but no drinking water available. 

Anyway, I demanded they sorted it out immediately, told them it was illegal and I was reporting it to the papers. 

After about 20 minutes of harassing them they finally opened up. 

A ridiculous state of affairs and the sooner football starts treating away fans as paying customers, we might start behaving like them! 

 

Ironically someone behind the goal became faint and ill because he had access to too many refreshments. A bit of drinking water might have been a good idea for him also. 

Just got back. Great day out. Goals change games and they certainly did today. Thompson was superb. 

Can’t be bothered to read anyone else’s thoughts as the first page I arrived on seemed like it’s all petty point scoring, whereas I just enjoyed the result and day out, feel happy and can’t be bothered thinking about anything else. 
 

COYR 🐏

1 hour ago, Rich84 said:

I think the excitement of the novelty at being in this league and expecting us to do well has worn off...... people have ticked the ground off their list.....our poor start to the season and the ridiculous pricing are all having an affect on the numbers for the Bolton game

Pricing is certainly having an impact on me. It’s too much for an adult and 12 year old. 

Let’s hope he’s as good as Gilles Sunu. He was marvellous wasn’t he. 

40 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said:

Fornah agreed to join last week, hold up is/was with Forest, the deal was originally a loan but now going to be a permanent, hold up seems to have been the promotion bonus

Why would they want a promotion bonus clause? All we hear from them is that we are 3rd division Derby stuck here forever so a promotion clause should be of no consequence…unless of course they don’t believe their own rhetoric. 

24 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said:

Things can only get better 🐩

I am going to Peterborough on Saturday so I am sure they will! 

1 hour ago, angieram said:

Yes, gave the home crowd something to cheer at last.

Next home game almost a month away. Ridiculous! 

I enjoyed the tail’s fight to respectability. They batted sensibly and well. Disappointing day though only made worse when somehow I mis-placed my pint cup and lost my £2 deposit! That’s it for me now for the season. P5 W0 D0 L5.

11 minutes ago, jimbo jones said:

Haider Ali has 2 ways of getting out. Playing across line and getting lbw, or hitting a 6 and then putting the next ball straight up in the air.

Guest was unlucky, looked like he got one that kept low, the rest of the dismissals have been pretty poor cricket.

Reece was fuming as he walked off. His very words were ‘that’s the worst decision I have ever seen’.  You perhaps can give him the benefit of the doubt. The rest ….

I have few words for what I am watching. 

This is a new low.

Just now, BuckoBeast said:

Please today 🙏🏻 terrific Tuesday 🤩 sun is shining ☀️ COYR 🐏 

Cue Jake Livermore orTom Carroll.

3 hours ago, jimbo jones said:

Squad for the last one day cup game against Somerset.

Wagstaff in the squad, and for me should play. Maybe at 3 and move Wood down the order as its been a disaster for him there. Leave Dal out to rest his injured hand/finger.

Win and we guarantee finishing about Somerset and Sussex, and can possibly level with Northants…who were hoping to qualify if they beat us yesterday and won their last game.

Looking forward to it tomorrow. My fifth time at the county ground this season and yet to see a win. To be fair I did spend a period of nine years without seeing them win once so I can take 5 games 😂

I forgot we were playing and turned on at 80-4. Really enjoyable and tense watch. Lamb and Guest set the victory up well. Happy days. Look forward to Tuesday now. 😎

Are England playing Lincoln in this final? The women’s game has really moved on. 

1 hour ago, jono said:

He was an aggressive effer, wasn’t he ! Very mobile and bustling, throwing himself around, committing niggly fouls around the box and claiming to ref he’d been fouled. Old fashion L1  handful striker. Their No9 bullied us last time round but I think Nelson had his measure yesterday. A good battle between those two.

Their number 15 was the tricky left winger who came on as sub, he wasn’t a striker. Unless my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be. 

Their number 15 was their best player however I’m just glad we won. It makes me happier. I enjoyed Rooney and Thompson’s performances. I thought Forsyth was the best player on the pitch personally. He’s the gift that keeps on giving. 

52 minutes ago, angieram said:

That's not so bad, then! 

Although I'd rather we stuck with four at the back.

Stop talking sense. That’s absolutely no need for it here. 

23 hours ago, therams69 said:

There will be one in there.... 😉

Are they setting it on fire?