Wistaston Ram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I remember watching Derby play at Mansfield about 10 years ago and thought it was the league cup, but I think it must have been a pre-season friendly (maybe something to do with Bucko?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, LeedsCityRam said: Interesting table - thanks for putting together. May not be a widespread view but the novelty factor of playing this lot is actually making me look forward to the new season. New grounds to visit & new clubs to acquaint ourselves us with. Whilst no-one wants to be playing 3rd tier football for longer than necessary, I was getting bored of playing dismal clubs like Reading, Birmingham & QPR every year. Plenty of big games too - Sheff Wednesday, Bolton, Ipswich, Portsmouth & Charlton all stand out. My only issue is it's a fairly southern based league - although lots of grounds within easy reach from Derby. Away days should be noisy ? You're right about the distribution of teams - lots of trips downwards for us! Wistaston Ram, Ken Tram, RadioactiveWaste and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, angieram said: You're right about the distribution of teams - lots of trips downwards for us! If Mansfield are promoted it’s a 3 mile drive for me, for the rest of the grounds it’s a 5,390 round trip. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, angieram said: You're right about the distribution of teams - lots of trips downwards for us! Genuinely wasn't aware Shrewsbury were in League One. It could be a good chance for the club, or supporters, to do something in remembrance of Colin Bloomfield - I believe he was a huge supporter of them. As for the distribution of teams, I like it. I hope Exeter, Plymouth and Portsmouth fall on a weekend and it's possible to get tickets - I would look to make a trip of it. Plenty of other games - honestly, just a refresh of new venues is big for me. Not many of them I won't try and get to if possible. angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, angieram said: You're right about the distribution of teams - lots of trips downwards for us! It would cost roughly £1200 to go to every ground on the train next season, if you don't have a railcard ? Plymouth, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Exeter being the most expensive. Burton, Port Vale/Mansfield, Sheff Weds and Lincoln being the cheapest. admira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Genuinely wasn't aware Shrewsbury were in League One. It could be a good chance for the club, or supporters, to do something in remembrance of Colin Bloomfield - I believe he was a huge supporter of them. As for the distribution of teams, I like it. I hope Exeter, Plymouth and Portsmouth fall on a weekend and it's possible to get tickets - I would look to make a trip of it. Plenty of other games - honestly, just a refresh of new venues is big for me. Not many of them I won't try and get to if possible. As part of the on going punishment from the EFL we’ll be at Exeter Plymouth and Portsmouth on a Tuesday night in January/February . Ghost of Clough and angieram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ambitious said: Genuinely wasn't aware Shrewsbury were in League One. It could be a good chance for the club, or supporters, to do something in remembrance of Colin Bloomfield - I believe he was a huge supporter of them. As for the distribution of teams, I like it. I hope Exeter, Plymouth and Portsmouth fall on a weekend and it's possible to get tickets - I would look to make a trip of it. Plenty of other games - honestly, just a refresh of new venues is big for me. Not many of them I won't try and get to if possible. Add Fleetwood to the mix, since I imagine we'll all be in Blackpool for that one. Forest Green, Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers would ideally be on the weekend too. Could have a bit of a relaxing time in the Cotswolds then. Derby4Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretsquirrel Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: If I didn't check, I would have sworn Mansfield were in the Championship in the early 2000's, but must have been mixing them up with some other small club like Walsall. Mansfield have actually been in the 2nd division once (77/78). Remember them being on Star soccer against Spurs who were in Div 2 the same season.3-3 draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: It would cost roughly £1200 to go to every ground on the train next season, if you don't have a railcard ? Plymouth, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Exeter being the most expensive. Burton, Port Vale/Mansfield, Sheff Weds and Lincoln being the cheapest. Roughly £900/950 in petrol at today’s price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Add Fleetwood to the mix, since I imagine we'll all be in Blackpool for that one. Forest Green, Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers would ideally be on the weekend too. Could have a bit of a relaxing time in the Cotswolds then. Looking forward to Fleetwood, all inclusive hotel we usually stay at in Blackpool, tram stop right outside,30 minute tram ride, 3 minute walk to the ground. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 35 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: It would cost roughly £1200 to go to every ground on the train next season, if you don't have a railcard ? Plymouth, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Exeter being the most expensive. Burton, Port Vale/Mansfield, Sheff Weds and Lincoln being the cheapest. They’ll probably be on strike so no need to worry! I'm looking forward to renewing acquaintance with the supporters liaison guy from Accrington. Best we’ve had on here in many a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, secretsquirrel said: Remember them being on Star soccer against Spurs who were in Div 2 the same season.3-3 draw I believe they were in the Panini 78 sticker album that year (second tier clubs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistaston Ram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, admira said: I believe they were in the Panini 78 sticker album that year (second tier clubs) We must be of the same vintage as I remember it was the first year I start collecting the stickers at school. Can recall swapping a very young looking Glen Hoddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 47 minutes ago, Foreveram said: Roughly £900/950 in petrol at today’s price. Given I live close enough to a number of train stations on different lines (and taking advantage of stopping off at my parents' and brothers' house), I could do all 23 games for less than £650 with a rail card, which I'd be more than happy with. Burton and back on the bus for just £4 ? Foreveram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, angieram said: You're right about the distribution of teams - lots of trips downwards for us! Looking at that map, one thing I've only just appreciated is that heading East from Derbyshire you have to pass through loads of the unwashed before you get to The Wash. Ironic, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Wistaston Ram said: I remember watching Derby play at Mansfield about 10 years ago and thought it was the league cup, but I think it must have been a pre-season friendly (maybe something to do with Bucko?). Lost ?-1 to them in a pre-season friendly after Frank took over. If you'd said then we'd be playing them in the league in four years you'd have been told to give your head a wobble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: It would cost roughly £1200 to go to every ground on the train next season, if you don't have a railcard ? Plymouth, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Exeter being the most expensive. Burton, Port Vale/Mansfield, Sheff Weds and Lincoln being the cheapest. Furthest away grounds being the most expensive to travel to and the nearest being the cheapest. Who would have thought? ? Apologies, couldn’t resist a bit of sarcasm on a dull Wednesday afternoon. Ghost of Clough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Foreveram said: As part of the on going punishment from the EFL we’ll be at Exeter Plymouth and Portsmouth on a Tuesday night in January/February . The same Tuesday night, knowing the EFL! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wistaston Ram Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, BaaLocks said: Lost ?-1 to them in a pre-season friendly after Frank took over. If you'd said then we'd be playing them in the league in four years you'd have been told to give your head a wobble. Not the game I went to. Just had a look on-line and we did play them in the League cup in 2002 and won 3.1 with Lee Morris, Malcom Christie and Ian Evatt scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Foreveram said: Looking forward to Fleetwood, all inclusive hotel we usually stay at in Blackpool, tram stop right outside,30 minute tram ride, 3 minute walk to the ground. You've stayed in Blackpool more than once? Never been, or to Skegness. I'm probably far too posh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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