24Charlie Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I’m 55 and old enough to remember the league titles and European nights. But that’s not all I remember. I remember getting beat 3 nil at Carlisle watching the game in the rain on an uncovered terrace, I remember us taking 10,000 to Notts County in Div 3 too. I remember Pat Van de Lann making it 2-1 v Palace and Bobby effing Zamora. There’s loads of ups and downs being a Ram. Can you imagine following Tottenham or Everton who just stay in the top league with none of the drama. Where’s the fun in that? We are in a small group of clubs who can eat at the top table as well as slum it in the lower leagues. Each season is different and creates its own drama and intrigue. This season, in my opinion, is one of the best in a long time for sheer interest alone. There is so much going on. So many outcomes are possible. The rants the raves the dismay the tantalising takeover etc... I can’t take my eyes off it for a minute. I’ll look back in years to come and remember the COVID season (provided I’m fortunate enough to survive). But what will the outcome be? Great time to be a Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 minute ago, 24Charlie said: This season, in my opinion, is one of the best in a long time for sheer interest alone. 1 minute ago, 24Charlie said: Great time to be a Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 It's certainly a different time to be a Ram, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 It’s certainly never dull. But the football is dog shiiite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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24Charlie Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 No doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, 24Charlie said: I’m 55 and old enough to remember the league titles and European nights. But that’s not all I remember. I remember getting beat 3 nil at Carlisle watching the game in the rain on an uncovered terrace, I remember us taking 10,000 to Notts County in Div 3 too. I remember Pat Van de Lann making it 2-1 v Palace and Bobby effing Zamora. There’s loads of ups and downs being a Ram. Can you imagine following Tottenham or Everton who just stay in the top league with none of the drama. Where’s the fun in that? We are in a small group of clubs who can eat at the top table as well as slum it in the lower leagues. Each season is different and creates its own drama and intrigue. This season, in my opinion, is one of the best in a long time for sheer interest alone. There is so much going on. So many outcomes are possible. The rants the raves the dismay the tantalising takeover etc... I can’t take my eyes off it for a minute. I’ll look back in years to come and remember the COVID season (provided I’m fortunate enough to survive). But what will the outcome be? Great time to be a Ram. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 @24Charlie - I think while it is very difficult to see a positive when we are in the middle of such a poor run, we all know when we hopefully look back at in in different times, we will laugh and joke about it, and wear it like a badge of pride. Were we more resilient back in the 80s? I think not, but we didn't have such a public and immediate way to express our frustrations as we do today on the internet. The uncertainty isn't helping. As I flick across the threads, I don't think anyone can really work out who the actual villains are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, 24Charlie said: I remember Pat Van de Lann making it 2-1 v Palace and Bobby effing Zamora. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Certainly not dull. The Wycombe game is huge. A 30,000 crowd would have helped. However play off form required now to get to 45 points with no blips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, 24Charlie said: I’m 55 and old enough to remember the league titles and European nights. But that’s not all I remember. I remember getting beat 3 nil at Carlisle watching the game in the rain on an uncovered terrace, I remember us taking 10,000 to Notts County in Div 3 too. I remember Pat Van de Lann making it 2-1 v Palace and Bobby effing Zamora. There’s loads of ups and downs being a Ram. Can you imagine following Tottenham or Everton who just stay in the top league with none of the drama. Where’s the fun in that? We are in a small group of clubs who can eat at the top table as well as slum it in the lower leagues. Each season is different and creates its own drama and intrigue. This season, in my opinion, is one of the best in a long time for sheer interest alone. There is so much going on. So many outcomes are possible. The rants the raves the dismay the tantalising takeover etc... I can’t take my eyes off it for a minute. I’ll look back in years to come and remember the COVID season (provided I’m fortunate enough to survive). But what will the outcome be? Great time to be a Ram. It’s a funny old world isn’t it. I started my football fandom going to the theatre of dreams with my Granddad in the 1970’s .. on their way back up from the old 2nd division .. I reckon my early experience of live football at a home stadium encompassed something like an 85% win rate .. god it was amazing ... but after moving to Derby in the 90’s ( a wise choice of city ?) I bless the day I gave up the cigs in 2014 and my wife told me to “reward”myself with a season ticket to DCFC ... these last 6 years as a full time Ram have been wonderful. Triumph and disaster, belonging to real football where there is all the desire and dreams. The joy, the misery the camaraderie. Expectation doesn’t really exist except in a grumpy deluded few what is there in skip loads, is that wonderful emotion hope. A win is something to be held close to your chest and relished like your first snog .. woaaah .. we did it and the lord sayeth it was good. I’ll hate it we go down, but I’ll still be here and if we have a mad run after new year I’ll be hoping for the play offs or plotting for next season, chewing the cud, exchanging insults and insights on here. This level of football is life in a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, 24Charlie said: I’m 55 and old enough to remember the league titles and European nights. But that’s not all I remember. I remember getting beat 3 nil at Carlisle watching the game in the rain on an uncovered terrace, I remember us taking 10,000 to Notts County in Div 3 too. I remember Pat Van de Lann making it 2-1 v Palace and Bobby effing Zamora. There’s loads of ups and downs being a Ram. Can you imagine following Tottenham or Everton who just stay in the top league with none of the drama. Where’s the fun in that? We are in a small group of clubs who can eat at the top table as well as slum it in the lower leagues. Each season is different and creates its own drama and intrigue. This season, in my opinion, is one of the best in a long time for sheer interest alone. There is so much going on. So many outcomes are possible. The rants the raves the dismay the tantalising takeover etc... I can’t take my eyes off it for a minute. I’ll look back in years to come and remember the COVID season (provided I’m fortunate enough to survive). But what will the outcome be? Great time to be a Ram. love the optimism. Bottom of the league and being banned from stadiums doesn't appeal to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I'm 57, and yet have absolutely no recollection of Pat Van de Lann, be that v Palace, or anyone else for that matter. I fear I have missed out on something special... half fan, even! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Often 50+ points needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Charlie Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dean (hick) Saunders said: It’s certainly never dull. But the football is dog shiiite. 4 minutes ago, angieram said: @24Charlie - I think while it is very difficult to see a positive when we are in the middle of such a poor run, we all know when we hopefully look back at in in different times, we will laugh and joke about it, and wear it like a badge of pride. Were we more resilient back in the 80s? I think not, but we didn't have such a public and immediate way to express our frustrations as we do today on the internet. The uncertainty isn't helping. As I flick across the threads, I don't think anyone can really work out who the actual villains are. I know all that. The other threads have the trials and tribulations well covered. My point is how interesting it is be involved as a fan right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberram Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 We’ve got to hold our nerve in more ways than one and hopefully the spring will bring us back on track. We may have a vaccine and be climbing back up the league. Fingers crossed anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24Charlie Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, jono said: It’s a funny old world isn’t it. I started my football fandom going to the theatre of dreams with my Granddad in the 1970’s .. on their way back up from the old 2nd division .. I reckon my early experience of live football at a home stadium encompassed something like an 85% win rate .. god it was amazing ... but after moving to Derby in the 90’s ( a wise choice of city ?) I bless the day I gave up the cigs in 2014 and my wife told me to “reward”myself with a season ticket to DCFC ... these last 6 years as a full time Ram have been wonderful. Triumph and disaster, belonging to real football where there is all the desire and dreams. The joy, the misery the camaraderie. Expectation doesn’t really exist except in a grumpy deluded few what is there in skip loads, is that wonderful emotion hope. A win is something to be held close to your chest and relished like your first snog .. woaaah .. we did it and the lord sayeth it was good. I’ll hate it we go down, but I’ll still be here and if we have a mad run after new year I’ll be hoping for the play offs or plotting for next season, chewing the cud, exchanging insults and insights on here. This level of football is life in a bottle. You absolutely get my point 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, David said: Agreed. David, are you trying to call up satanic forces for tomorrow’s game ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramant62 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Robbie Van Der Laan surely? lol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, jimtastic56 said: However play off form required now to get to 45 points with no blips. Eh? 39-45 points from 33 games is lower mid-table form not play off form. It's bad at the moment but it's certainly not irretrievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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