eddie Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Tuesday, 19 April Ashton Gate, 7.45 pm kickoff As Oscar Wilde once said, "There is only one thing in the world worse than starting match threads - and that is NOT starting match threads." Either way, I hope that I'm still performing this chore come the first match of next season. Derby go into this game on the back of three successive victories and with The Rams firmly secure in a playoff position. Not certain of being in possession of a ticket for that particular lottery just yet, another three points would make it all but a mathematical certainty irrespective of anything Cardiff City do. The last time the two sides met was at the iPro in December, and the home side were victorious by a thumping 4-0 margin. Derby have, by and large, enjoyed the better of the encounters between the two sides winning 35 times and only being on the receiving end of things on 17 occasions, and recent history is just as emphatic an indicator towards a victory to the visitors, but this is The Championship, a league where everyone seems to be able to beat everyone else. The Ashton Gate Stadium has been home to Bristol City for 111 years, and is currently undergoing a major overhaul which will eventually increase its capacity from its current 16600 to 27000 from the start of next season when it is hoped that they will be in a division below us. The ground is shared by Bristol Rugby Club, and has a near neighbour that will be familiar to fans of Only Fools And Horses - the building that was used as Nelson Mandela House in the series is actually a block of flats called Whitemead House, and is less than 200 yards from the ground. So, in keeping with the series, and with my (and Mel's) optimistic hat firmly in place, I shall leave you with this little snippet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp5hxHPlTq8 Make it so, Rams fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Expecting Olson to be restored to LB, and same format with Hughes getting another 20/30 minutes in second half, replacing Butterfield, apart from any unforseen injuries etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 6 hours ago, eddie said: Tuesday, 19 April Ashton Gate, 7.45 pm kickoff As Oscar Wilde once said, "There is only one thing in the world worse than starting match threads - and that is NOT starting match threads." Either way, I hope that I'm still performing this chore come the first match of next season. Derby go into this game on the back of three successive victories and with The Rams firmly secure in a playoff position. Not certain of being in possession of a ticket for that particular lottery just yet, another three points would make it all but a mathematical certainty irrespective of anything Cardiff City do. The last time the two sides met was at the iPro in December, and the home side were victorious by a thumping 4-0 margin. Derby have, by and large, enjoyed the better of the encounters between the two sides winning 35 times and only being on the receiving end of things on 17 occasions, and recent history is just as emphatic an indicator towards a victory to the visitors, but this is The Championship, a league where everyone seems to be able to beat everyone else. The Ashton Gate Stadium has been home to Bristol City for 111 years, and is currently undergoing a major overhaul which will eventually increase its capacity from its current 16600 to 27000 from the start of next season when it is hoped that they will be in a division below us. The ground is shared by Bristol Rugby Club, and has a near neighbour that will be familiar to fans of Only Fools And Horses - the building that was used as Nelson Mandela House in the series is actually a block of flats called Whitemead House, and is less than 200 yards from the ground. So, in keeping with the series, and with my (and Mel's) optimistic hat firmly in place, I shall leave you with this little snippet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp5hxHPlTq8 Make it so, Rams fans. I could not have left my blessed match threads in better hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Anyone got a couple of tickets going for this one? Missed the postal deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCArmy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Hopefully Ollson is back, no more changes keep the same 11. Hughes gets another 15-20 minutes I think this a tough game, Bristol City are a decent side at home and its no gimme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Good chance to gain a bit away confidence and secure our play off place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Eddies Barmy Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is it right that they only have two stands at the moment due to redevelopment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 we will lose heavily wassal is a clown and the players know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 1 hour ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Is it right that they only have two stands at the moment due to redevelopment? I believe its three now, all except the main stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 6 hours ago, froggg said: Anyone got a couple of tickets going for this one? Missed the postal deadline im picking mine up in the morning more than happy to collect yours if you so wish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 1 hour ago, twinkletoes said: im picking mine up in the morning more than happy to collect yours if you so wish? Great I've pm'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripperg-ram Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Might be wrong... But didn't we experiemnt last time we played them at home with a 3-5-2 and Ince and Bent up front? Whatever it was, it worked. Shall we be doing the same again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 2 hours ago, froggg said: Great I've pm'd you. Was our allocation increased do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 47 minutes ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Was our allocation increased do you know? 47 minutes ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Was our allocation increased do you know? Not sure, but still available to buy on website......I estimate about 150 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramzabac Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Whatever shape we played at home was against a BCFC weakened team as Cotterill had his eye o n the next game. As I remember we were poor for an hour, one up thanks to an Ince solo effort and we bought on Thorne? with half an hour to go, then they folded and we ran in 3 more. Suggest we stick to what is currently working, but would love to see Will H given a start, all part of getting him match fit for the play offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Potential banana skin this one. Change of manager to the much-travelled, ex-Ram loanee, Lee Johnson, son of Gary Johnson. Started his managerial career three years ago at the age of 31! Highly thought of. Likes a brand of fast, high-tempo, expansive football. The Derby way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I'm going to be there, so that's us sausaged. Apologies in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jortat Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I would take another 1-0 away win on this won , then demolish Sheff Wed on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 2 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: I'm going to be there, so that's us sausaged. Apologies in advance. I have a similar effect at the minute, maybe we'll cancel each other out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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