Wistaston Ram

FAC tie at Spurs , 1973 I think

When? Sat 2nd Sept
Where? Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich BL6 6JW (Located in the Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park).
Last Season Bolton finished 5th in League 1 last season before losing to Barnsley in the Playoff Semi-Final.
Opening 5 Matches The Trotters started the season with three straight L1 victories, scoring three goals in each game. They have since gone two without a win as Saturday's draw at Burton followed a heavy 0-4 defeat at home to Wigan.
BWFC Dangermen On paper it would appear to be their two top scorers, former Burton man Adeboyejo (four goals) and NI international Dion Charles (three goals). They have lost two fine loanees from last season though as keeper Trafford and the Liverpool RB Conor Bradley have moved on.
History This fixture will be the 136th time these two Founder Members of the Football League have met in a competitive match. In the Cup competitions it is Bolton who have had the upper hand with five wins to the Rams' two. 
In League encounters though it is Derby who have had the better of it. Of 128 League meetings DCFC have won exactly half. The overall League record is as follows:
P 128  W 64  D 23  L 41
In recent meetings between the sides Wanderers have won just once in the past dozen matches compared to the Rams' seven wins with four draws. 
Although this is an away match for us, our home record against Bolton is fantastic, with Derby unbeaten since a 0-2 loss at the Baseball Ground way back in Sept 1981. Since then the Rams have won 10 and drawn four on Derby soil. That run includes wins in the last five at Pride Park, scoring 17 and conceding three in those five games.
Connections Players who have represented both clubs include Frannie Lee, John McGovern, Jeff Chandler, Nicky Hunt and currently at Bolton is Cameron Jerome. There is also a connection through our ex-gaffer and their former player Phil Brown whilst ex-Rams player Ian Evatt is seemingly doing a fine job at Bolton as manager.
Pair of Titbits Firstly, Bolton's 73 seasons in the top division is the most of any English club without winning the title.
And secondly, and I like this one tbh, the first ever Football League goal came in this very fixture on 8th Sept 1888 on the original opening day of the season. It was scored at 3:47pm (3:45pm kick offs all round then) by Bolton's Kenny Davenport although Derby went on to win the game 6-3.
Rams Expected Line Up I'm not aware of any injuries picked up against Peterborough so we could see another unchanged starting XI as Derby seek a third straight win. 

I think the bottom tier must hold about 2850 as the top tier has 2300 seats making a total allocation of about 5150

I received a phone call an hour before the match, telling me a much loved Uncle had passed away.
Felt like I'd been punched in the gut, and went upstairs to have a quiet moment. 
Woke up at 3.30, flipped the radio on to hear it was 1-1, tolerated Dawes for a minute or two, then flew to Belgium to watch the rest of the game.
3 Derby goals in my first 10 minutes of watching was the kind of medicine I needed. 
Thanks Waggy, and Cashin.

Still 679 tickets left in the bottom tier at Bolton. Was going to wait to see if the top tier becomes available but decided to get my tickets now. Planned some work visits on Friday in Yorkshire, a stop over in Brighouse and a leisurely drive over the Pennines. Looking forward to it.

When was that? with Huddersfield 10 years ago?

I think there are quite a few holding out for the upper tier.  We must have sold about 2200 so far with the top tier holding another 2,300

ATG
1Wildsmith  7.5
35Nelson 7
5Bradley 6
34Rooney 7
14Washington 7
6Cashin 6.5
12Smith 6.0
23Waghorn 7.5
4Hourihane 6.5
3Forsyth 6.5
11Méndez-Laing 5.5
20Elder 6
9Collins 6
16Thompson 7
17Sibley 6

Thought their No.32 Earle looked decent - tall, very left-footed and decent pace.

1Wildsmith 6
35Nelson 5
5Bradley 4
14Washington 6
6Cashin 6
23Ward 6
2Wilson 5
12Smith 5
23Waghorn 7
8Bird 6
4Hourihane 5
3Forsyth  6
11Méndez-Laing 4.5
20Elder 6
9Collins 5
16Thompson 6.5

No Tyler is totally correct some are revelling in it. There are those raising concerns who dont like Paul Warne, dont want him to manage us and explaining why in a reasonable and rational way which is what a forum is for  but then there are others......

If you can't be optimistic and dreaming of better times at the start of the season, when can you be? Cannot wait for tomorrow, working in the morning but have arranged a visit 3 miles from Derby which is handy!

Up at 3.30 heading to airport,  going to be along day , back home midnight..
Buzzing now and ticket in South stand 
Up the rams 

Slight side note, but I know it's a bit fashionable amongst some Derby fans to lay into Pride Park, but it really shouldn't be.
I hear lots of comments about it being soulless and bland. I know many fans fondly remember the BBG as the greater stadium, but things like this quote should remind us what we have.
In the year 2023, Pride Park is starting to capture and conjure its own memories and is synonymous with a lot of club history both good and bad. The stadium is only as soulless and bland as you perceive it. Maybe it isn't unique looking and bears resemblance to a lot of modern stadiums, but it's about the club that plays in it and the fans that fill it every week, not the shape of the architecture, that gives it an identity.
We would do well to "take Pride" in Pride Park stadium. Let's not forget how we all felt when we thought we might have lost it, and remember that it is a big part of the reason the club was rescued (by a property development firm who's interest was in the stadium first and foremost, and the club later down the line!!)

If you can't be optimistic and dreaming of better times at the start of the season, when can you be? Cannot wait for tomorrow, working in the morning but have arranged a visit 3 miles from Derby which is handy!

Exeter, Bolton, Bristol Rovers, Oxford, Carlisle, Orient, Northampton & Stevenage for me.  Grounds I would like to re-visit include Port Vale & Shrewsbury (the most local), Cheltenham, Wigan & Fleetwood.

RamsTV bought and paid for at £200 a season for we expats. That means I'll get to see all of the games. Certainly be over for between 6 and 8 games as well. 

Renewed straight from the link in the e-mail the club sent me, which was very easy. Not sure I like the limp strap line 'we go again',  negatively implying it was a failed season (which in my eyes it wasn't). Still, I'm looking forward to making the trip across from Cheshire to my spiritual home every other week or so.

I am eligible for a FREE season ticket this season as I burnt Mel`s scarf 

The Tin Man in the 3-1 away win at Spuds in 88 or 89. My favourite ever away match. He scored 2 and was totally unplayable 😁

Why is a deflection for a goal always wicked?

Jay Aston, Bucks FIzz, Sarah Greene, Blue Peter, Susanna Hoffs, the Bangles

Why is a deflection for a goal always wicked?

Why is a deflection for a goal always wicked?