Rammy03 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 57 minutes ago, Augustus said: Hate to spoil the League 1 promotion party but I think you're in for a shock if you think it'll be easy to bounce straight back. Ipswich, Pompey, Sunderland, both Sheffield clubs, us and Leeds amongst others have found it (and still find it) very difficult to get out of. And that's without being in the state your squad will be in at the end of June. I would also say that Rooney has a lot to prove, this season was win/win for him as he has been dealt an awful hand so any points at all are bonuses really. Next season you're one of the cup finals for most teams and regardless of how your squad looks you'll be considered favourites week in week out based on the name alone. Rooney has never managed when he's expected to win games so it'll be interesting to see if he can cope. For every Sunderland there is a Hull. It really depends which way you look at it. Of course you choose to take the view that Derby will struggle. Personally I think it requires a bit of balance. All the clubs you have mentioned were a mess and went down under a cloud. The difference with Derby is that there is a potential takeover and a chance for a fresh start. The fanbase is united and the team that has been relegated isn't actually a relegation side. You talk about Rooney potentially struggling to cope with the expectation despite the fact he was a serial winner as a player and knows exactly how to handle pressure. To essentially say that Rooney has had it easy this season, because there was no expectation to get results, is very unfair. Yes there is a lot of work to do in the summer but if the takeover happens soon then I suspect quite a few of the current players will sign contracts. There is no reason why we cannot be really competitive next season. Retro_RAM, Kathcairns, plymouthram and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I'll get rid of him! Having their best season in years and still seem more bothered about us. They are more bothered about Derby been relegated than we are. Strange. IslandExile, Comrade 86, Foxy Ram and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I didn't clock that initially but then took a closer look at his avatar. Another sad sack on here to gloat. Still can't grasp what pleasure these clowns derive from trying to wind up strangers on the internet. 6 minutes ago, angieram said: I'll get rid of him! IslandExile and Kathcairns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 44 minutes ago, Augustus said: This thread title for one, looking at which teams might compete with you for promotion. With more points deductions coming, a squad even my 8 month old could get a game with and an unproven manager I'd say the rivals you should be worried about are ones for relegation. 24 teams will kick off in August Augustus, All will be competing for promotion, So in effect will become our rivals. Crewton and Kathcairns 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I'll get rid of him! It's probably Alex again - pulling on his Forest shirt from a safe distance and waving fivers at us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 53 minutes ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I'll get rid of him! Have you got one of those levers like room 101 and Graham Norton.? Kathcairns and IslandExile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I'll get rid of him! Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Gritstone Tup said: How about we keep it realistic and set our goals accordingly. what? you mean we're going to win the FA Cup too? yes, Rams on European Tour 2023-24 TigerTedd and GenBr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammeister Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, angieram said: Why? I was being facetious. Their average gate, despite being top of League 2 is under 2,500. I should imagine we could outnumber them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_RAM Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 some are forgetting that we got relegated because of a points deduction and not because of the squad quality. So, whilst we're under no illusion that League One will be a cakewalk we have to be somewhat confident that the team will be in the promotion mix. Kathcairns, TigerTedd and RoyMac5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, angieram said: You know he's a Forest fan? I'll get rid of him! Aw don't - I am actually starting to find it hilarious that despite everything that's happened to us, and where Notts Forest are concerned, who are having one of their best seasons for millennia, they still feel compelled to come on here and try and gloat. Obsessed, bless them. Clearly harbouring secret desires to be a Ram. Why else be that interested. Ram-Alf, curb, Kathcairns and 1 other 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom92 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Think ultimately even if next season doesn’t see us go up we’ll be back up within 3. Can we appreciate that Rotherham regularly come straight back up and they’re dreadful. Asanovic70 and Rammy03 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, BucksRam said: Aw don't - I am actually starting to find it hilarious that despite everything that's happened to us, and where Notts Forest are concerned, who are having one of their best seasons for millennia, they still feel compelled to come on here and try and gloat. Obsessed, bless them. Clearly harbouring secret desires to be a Ram. Why else be that interested. Because he will be a sad loser with such a pathetic life that he will think getting an account on here and trying to wind people up is the funniest clever thing ever not realising what that says about him Crewton, Ram-Alf, Kathcairns and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 40 minutes ago, Rammeister said: I was being facetious. Their average gate, despite being top of League 2 is under 2,500. I should imagine we could outnumber them. Their record attendance of 4,836 is against us in the FA cup in 2009. I think I’ll struggle to walk up that hill this time. Rammeister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Rammeister said: I was being facetious. Their average gate, despite being top of League 2 is under 2,500. I should imagine we could outnumber them. Not enough room. Only the select few will go to FGR! Edited April 21, 2022 by angieram Rammeister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Just now, angieram said: Not enough room. Only the select few will go to FGR! You know superfans get priority ? angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, angieram said: Not enough room. Only the select few will go to FGR! My daughter and granddaughter are both vegan, that’s got to be worth a few points. Ram Logan Josh and RoyMac5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_RAM Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Don't kick the Forest fan! They've spent a few seasons in League One I wanted to find out what it's like. Last time Derby were there it wasn't even called League One and I was more involved with Button Moon and my sippy cup rather than any footballing cup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 4 hours ago, 86 Hair Islands said: What promotion party would that be? Honestly, I'm getting pretty sick of patronising posts like these from fans who feel the need to reality check everyone who posts anything remotely upbeat. And FWIW, I've not seen a single post, not one, where the poster in question suggests we're going to walk the league. Even if I had, I'd not feel the need to qualify it with a 'healthy does of realism', especially after the season we've just had. Frankly, I think many of us have had all the 'realism' we can stomach right now. In any instance, my guess would be that the only party the vast majority are contemplating will be the one occurring if or when the takeover is confirmed. I hope this post isn't lost in this thread as a response to a WUM. We all know the situation - there is absolutely no need for us to preface each and every contribution with a restating of the facts. Let's move on. We hope CK will complete the takeover. If not, let's cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, I'm looking forward to the new season already. I genuinely believe it's going to be fun - and focused on football ⚽ Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 hours ago, RoyMac5 said: Well if we don't start the season aiming for promotion what's the point in competing - I ask you that obviously as you'll have plenty of experience there. Exactly Macca but I have seen a number of posters on here say they didn’t want us to go up when we were challenging to get in the Premiership…..got to take the opportunity when it comes, can’t pick and choose. If the takeover goes through without a hitch and we start on zero points we will be in the hunt… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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