Steve Buckley’s Dog

50 minutes ago, David said:

Ref blew his whistle before the ball hit the net so VAR couldn’t review it. 

Not sure what the referee saw, didn’t look like his view was obstructed in anyway to see the Leeds keeper run out and jump all over Mee. 

This is why fans, players, managers get so frustrated with match officials.

Could VAR not look to see whether it was a penalty to Burnley instead? 

26 minutes ago, David said:

 

Just got back from a lovely walk and seen this incident. What a terrible decision from the goalkeeper and referee. Agree with Lineker. Isn’t this what VAR is mean to prevent? Exactly the kind of decision we would get given against us. I look forward to Dyche’s gruff and perplexed voice later on. 

2 minutes ago, Leeds Ram said:

Is it just me who has never been impressed by Max Lowe as a player? I was really surprised Sheffield United took him. I always found he was one of those players that always flattered to deceive. He has the physical attributes to be good and is nice on the ball but defensively he's always looked extremely suspect and isn't good enough to be a winger. 

Totally agree. I think we have two better left backs on our books than him.

Always liable to get done on the back post and his concentration in these situations is poor. I think Buchanan struggles a bit in these situations also but am confident that he will learn and he is a good few years younger.

I know a Sheff Utd fan and he is less than impressed. Still, he got his move so good luck to him.

19 hours ago, HuddersRam said:

Swap Stern John for Robert Earnshaw and you've got yourself a deal

Not a chance. I am truly after the cream here so want Dean Holdsworth as well now, surely, along with Hector and possibly Bloomer, the greatest centre forward to have ever played for us. Magical memories. I hope he gets his own chapter in your book.

21 hours ago, HuddersRam said:

Aaaaand just a quick one on here. I'm looking at setting up some signed copies from some of those players who contributed to Pride. Asked the question on Twitter and it seemed to have a lot of interest but if anyone here would be keen on getting a signed copy from one of those who contributed, just let me know. ?

If you can get Warren Barton, Claude Davis, Eddie Lewis and Stern John to sign it then I’m in. 

Good to hear such great reviews. Really looking forward to borrowing it off someone. 

Can someone explain - what are these ‘goals’ which people keep alluding to? Are they good things? Should we try and get one? 

1 minute ago, HuddersRam said:

He had to rush off for ESPN so I only had 25 minutes or so to quiz him. Maybe that's a question for the follow up!

25 minutes is what it would have taken him to catch Oster up as he was moving so slowly and disinterestedly. 

8 minutes ago, HuddersRam said:

Happy Friday one and all!

I should probably apologise in advance as I feel a little bit spammy, but I'm pretty excited to say that Pride (or Pride: The Inside Story of Derby County in the 21st Century to give it the full, far too long name) will be available from the club shop and online from this weekend!

Link - https://www.dcfcmegastore.co.uk/item/2865/Books/Pride-Na.html

For those who don't know, Pride is a project I've been working on for around three years in total, and it's seen me work with just over 60 former players, managers, chairmen, coaches and #ITK fans to tell the tale of the club from the moment we moved into Pride Park until the beginning of this year. It's not really a game by game account, it's more of a focus on each season, the on-field and off-field dramas (even the crash), all told by those who lived it from the inside. So to put the 60 people into context, it varies from the likes of Stefano Eranio, Steve McClaren and Warren Barton through to Gary Rowett, Harry Wilson, Giles Barnes, Inigo Idiakez and Jake Buxton.

The club have been extremely supportive and it's been a huge surprise to have them come on board, considering the content paints a factual tale, but they've been a huge help and it's fantastic to have them on board.

For anyone who has pre-ordered already - and a massive thank you for your interest in what began as just a daft little project to pass the time - what I'm going to recommend to people is that they cancel their pre-orders with Amazon and the likes, because hopefully money won't have been taken. Then the book will be available for around a week or two at the club and the megastore, before hitting the wider world. Unfortunately this one was out of my hands so I'm expecting a few pelters ?

I'll try not to spam too much but if anyone has any questions or comments on the book, what it's about or why certain people didn't make the cut, just reply or drop me a message. And most of all, for anyone who is keen and interested in understanding almost every major development and in-story of the club over 20+ years, I really hope you enjoy it. I'm on Twitter at @PrideDCFC where I'll be rambling to myself and sharing a few articles I've done over the past few months.

You might see/hear me a bit over the media over the next few weeks, so I'm always here to throw abuse at! I had a chat with the @Steve Bloomer's Washing team as well for their latest episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-147200653/sbw-94-Derby-county-2000-2020

 

Cheers,

Ryan

Good luck - really enjoyed what I have read so far.
Did you ask Warren Barton why he didn’t bother chasing after that Grimsby player - John Oster?- in a 2-0 home defeat on Boxing Day, maybe. It is my overriding Memory of him - utter pap. Your classic last pay day kind of tenure. I didn’t rate him! 
Anyway, will look out for the book. Wish you all the best with it! 

Forest-esque from Australia. Lovely stuff.

1 hour ago, C-stand said:

Why did Steve Bloomer have a lucky goat?

8 hours ago, RoyMac5 said:

 

Not far wrong. It was Paul Jewell cumming.

1 hour ago, Quangy said:

Early 1997 (I assume) original baseball shirt commemorating Derby Baseball Club and 100 years since baseball was played at the baseball ground hence where we got the name of the Baseball ground from. #dcfc #dcfcfans #derbycounty

Bloomer was wasted on second base. Manager was clueless.

1 hour ago, AndyinLiverpool said:

Laptop stand. 
 

set up right next to my now largely empty desk. 

Your effects pedals need better organisation. At least show willing by putting them parallel to each other! I am finding it a bit distressing!

Would be curious as to your home recording software and hardware set up though. I have an old 4-track in the garage still which might need some upgrading! 

41 minutes ago, angieram said:

Don't know how large you are, but you can have this one if you want it.

If Mucker doesn’t want it I will take it off your hands. I am also willing to take one for the team and eat and drink myself silly until it fits. You don’t have to chip in for the tarka daal, cheese and garlic naan and cobra but you can if you want. 

On 25/01/2020 at 13:14, loweman2 said:

An excellent addition, Steve Buckley’s shirt from the 1979/80 season, he was an ever present and also player of the season, that was the season of the famous 4-1 over forest when they were European champions, the shirt is in fantastic condition and has been well looked after for the past forty years, looks great with the shorts and socks.

He wants it back.

says I’m not going for any walks until it’s returned. Come on throw me a bone here for Gods sake! 

22 minutes ago, Inverurie Ram said:

For that sir, enjoy some classic t-shirts. I have the originals of the cartoon and the balloon shirts, plus loads of others but I wish I'd bought the George Best one back in the day. Hope your Bizarro cycling shirt is a good fit.

I had the balloon one. Went a bit yellowy and rotten under the arms. Still have the original felt, house of love and pixies t shirts though. 

6 hours ago, MuespachRam said:

I am still bitter about it....I had my favorite black roll neck on too...I looked st least 14..!

It was a good gig!! If anyone else was there and found a watch with a brown strap I would like it back please! Went to see them at rock city a couple of years ago. Think the gig was filmed for the film that is referred to in this thread. I loved that album. Music can hold so many memories and this is one of those albums for me. 

6 hours ago, MuespachRam said:

I almost did....and got my story in their book about It.... went to confettis and as I was waking up to the door a kid stopped me and said they aren’t letting anyone in under 18...and my fake id didn’t pass the test...so I went home without seeing them!! 

Hate to rub salt in the wounds but I was 17 and got in without any bother. 

3 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said:

Everyone who goes to watch the Weddoes now are usually bald and look more like the cast of Eastenders than David Gedge!

Balding middle aged men in black t shirts.  We used to have hair goddamit!!

Did anyone see them at Confettis in 88/89? Lost my watch and my glasses that night.

I was in a queue behind Grapper and had a word in the Leeds Unibranch of the midland bank in 1989. Not a great anecdote to be honest.

Always thought of them as I drove past Churchill Gardens. 

Everyone who goes to watch the weddoes now looks like David Gedge!

On 18/10/2019 at 17:13, Inverurie Ram said:

So, who can name the players in that photo?

Oh Bobby, Bobby...Mickle, Mickle,Micklewhite...happy days and great memories. You want a Goulooze match worn shirt next I imagine.