Addingham Ram

It's fingers crossed time now that we're on the home stretch.
So if Fulham win their next 3 matches, they will probably have mathematically clinched promotion by the time we play them at home.
That would certainly put a slightly different perspective on what on paper looks a pretty tough game.

I can understand that, having started support the Rams during the late 60s and early 70s, the third division days in the 80s would have seemed very dark, but to many of those who only started following the Rams after the late 70s, like me, the third division days weren't too bad at all.
In fact, they were a bit like this season.
After crowds had been dwindling, and performances getting steadily worse, the third division days were a turning point. Yes the first year wasn't great, but the seeds were sown then for a great second year, one that I I'll always remember fondly. Some of the away trips were awesome, like Lincoln, Gillingham and Rotherham. Filling every away end and winning matches. It was great being the opponents' Cup Final every away match.
Looking around the Derby fans at Ewood Park the other night, I was struck by how many young fans there were. I wonder how many of those wouldn't give anything for those 2 years we had in the old third division.
Most teams go down with a whimper, and a disillusioned fan base. They tend to be the ones that struggle. If we go down, if we get a new owner, and if, and it's a BIG if, we avoid a 15 point penalty, I think our fan base will see that as a positive, and will be up for it next season.
Wand whether it's Rooney or somebody else on charge next season, football has changed, and players will be available at lower prices and lower wages. The kind of players we would need to put a squad together (young hungry ambitious lower league players) would still see Derby as a great club to join. We would be a very big fish in Division One.
So whilst I don't want to go down, it certainly won't be the worst thing ever.

I can understand that, having started support the Rams during the late 60s and early 70s, the third division days in the 80s would have seemed very dark, but to many of those who only started following the Rams after the late 70s, like me, the third division days weren't too bad at all.
In fact, they were a bit like this season.
After crowds had been dwindling, and performances getting steadily worse, the third division days were a turning point. Yes the first year wasn't great, but the seeds were sown then for a great second year, one that I I'll always remember fondly. Some of the away trips were awesome, like Lincoln, Gillingham and Rotherham. Filling every away end and winning matches. It was great being the opponents' Cup Final every away match.
Looking around the Derby fans at Ewood Park the other night, I was struck by how many young fans there were. I wonder how many of those wouldn't give anything for those 2 years we had in the old third division.
Most teams go down with a whimper, and a disillusioned fan base. They tend to be the ones that struggle. If we go down, if we get a new owner, and if, and it's a BIG if, we avoid a 15 point penalty, I think our fan base will see that as a positive, and will be up for it next season.
Wand whether it's Rooney or somebody else on charge next season, football has changed, and players will be available at lower prices and lower wages. The kind of players we would need to put a squad together (young hungry ambitious lower league players) would still see Derby as a great club to join. We would be a very big fish in Division One.
So whilst I don't want to go down, it certainly won't be the worst thing ever.

I can understand that, having started support the Rams during the late 60s and early 70s, the third division days in the 80s would have seemed very dark, but to many of those who only started following the Rams after the late 70s, like me, the third division days weren't too bad at all.
In fact, they were a bit like this season.
After crowds had been dwindling, and performances getting steadily worse, the third division days were a turning point. Yes the first year wasn't great, but the seeds were sown then for a great second year, one that I I'll always remember fondly. Some of the away trips were awesome, like Lincoln, Gillingham and Rotherham. Filling every away end and winning matches. It was great being the opponents' Cup Final every away match.
Looking around the Derby fans at Ewood Park the other night, I was struck by how many young fans there were. I wonder how many of those wouldn't give anything for those 2 years we had in the old third division.
Most teams go down with a whimper, and a disillusioned fan base. They tend to be the ones that struggle. If we go down, if we get a new owner, and if, and it's a BIG if, we avoid a 15 point penalty, I think our fan base will see that as a positive, and will be up for it next season.
Wand whether it's Rooney or somebody else on charge next season, football has changed, and players will be available at lower prices and lower wages. The kind of players we would need to put a squad together (young hungry ambitious lower league players) would still see Derby as a great club to join. We would be a very big fish in Division One.
So whilst I don't want to go down, it certainly won't be the worst thing ever.

I can understand that, having started support the Rams during the late 60s and early 70s, the third division days in the 80s would have seemed very dark, but to many of those who only started following the Rams after the late 70s, like me, the third division days weren't too bad at all.
In fact, they were a bit like this season.
After crowds had been dwindling, and performances getting steadily worse, the third division days were a turning point. Yes the first year wasn't great, but the seeds were sown then for a great second year, one that I I'll always remember fondly. Some of the away trips were awesome, like Lincoln, Gillingham and Rotherham. Filling every away end and winning matches. It was great being the opponents' Cup Final every away match.
Looking around the Derby fans at Ewood Park the other night, I was struck by how many young fans there were. I wonder how many of those wouldn't give anything for those 2 years we had in the old third division.
Most teams go down with a whimper, and a disillusioned fan base. They tend to be the ones that struggle. If we go down, if we get a new owner, and if, and it's a BIG if, we avoid a 15 point penalty, I think our fan base will see that as a positive, and will be up for it next season.
Wand whether it's Rooney or somebody else on charge next season, football has changed, and players will be available at lower prices and lower wages. The kind of players we would need to put a squad together (young hungry ambitious lower league players) would still see Derby as a great club to join. We would be a very big fish in Division One.
So whilst I don't want to go down, it certainly won't be the worst thing ever.

Would that by any chance happen to coincide with the departures of Jagielka and Shinnie?
Totally screwed over by the efl.

Would that by any chance happen to coincide with the departures of Jagielka and Shinnie?
Totally screwed over by the efl.

Would that by any chance happen to coincide with the departures of Jagielka and Shinnie?
Totally screwed over by the efl.

Would that by any chance happen to coincide with the departures of Jagielka and Shinnie?
Totally screwed over by the efl.

Blackburn failed to score at home to Bristol City on Saturday, and have failed to score in 10 of their last 14 matches.
Keep it tight at the back, and there's every chance we could grab something on the break.
Have a feeling one goal either way will win this one. I'd keep it tight for 60 minutes, get the home fans nervous, then send on Festy and CKR to cause them problems.

Blackburn failed to score at home to Bristol City on Saturday, and have failed to score in 10 of their last 14 matches.
Keep it tight at the back, and there's every chance we could grab something on the break.
Have a feeling one goal either way will win this one. I'd keep it tight for 60 minutes, get the home fans nervous, then send on Festy and CKR to cause them problems.

I know you're only joking.
Seriously wasn't meant as criticism in any way, just curiosity.
The time and effort you put into the league must be commended.

And where are those Thunderbirds when you need them?

Crikey.
7 youngsters (if you can still call Knight and Bird youngsters) on the pitch now.
Our future should be in good hands. If only we could get ourselves sorted out off the pitch!

And where are those Thunderbirds when you need them?

And where are those Thunderbirds when you need them?

Can't believe I'm saying this.....
 
 
Come on Millwall

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.

This.
I left Derby 30 odd years ago, but wherever I go, and whoever I meet, as soon as they find out I'm a Derby fan, they want to talk football. Not of the Premier League, the Champions League, or the faceless millionaires that play for the big clubs, but of the old days at the BBG, of Brian Clough, THAT season in the Premier League, THAT play off match vs Leeds, Wayne Rooney as a Manager, and why 30k turn up to a relegation fight against Peterborough!
People like us because we are unfashionable, we aren't glamorous, we just love our team, and our city.