It's Our Moment

[DarkFruitsRam7]

As I woke up tired and hungover this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was too young to properly appreciate it.

Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.

Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss. 

We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.

Up the Rams.

Edited April 23 by DarkFruitsRam7

[maydrakin]

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

[Kathcairns]

3 minutes ago, maydrakin said:

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

It is,i am of the generation that watched the rams in the glory years and saw England win the world cup. Forget how lucky we were.

[Ellafella]

33 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

As I woke up tired, hungover and jet lagged this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was far too young to appreciate it.

Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.

Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss so much. 

We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.

Up the Rams.

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

[DarkFruitsRam7]

6 minutes ago, Kathcairns said:

It is,i am of the generation that watched the rams in the glory years and saw England win the world cup. Forget how lucky we were.

The thought of Derby going up and England winning the Euros this summer is a bit too much to bear. I think I'd self-combust.

[DarkFruitsRam7]

3 minutes ago, Ellafella said:

Absolutely. I’m 59 (today) and was lucky enough to witness from 1969 onwards. As I’ve told my sons, wring every ounce of celebration because success is rare in football. It’s just that we had a glut of it in the 1970’s. So, celebrate hard when it comes @DarkFruitsRam7. 

Happy birthday!

[alexxxxx]

39 minutes ago, maydrakin said:

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

Given most kids under about 6/7 don't really have the attention for a whole football match its a quite bit older than that! There's a whole generation of Derby fans under the age of about 35 where the only successful season they'd remember was the Billy promotion season. Kind of remarkable really, some clubs have been relegated and promoted far more frequently. When we were relegated we'd had the joint longest span of being in the championship.

Edited April 21 by alexxxxx

[Inverurie Ram]

Happy Birthday @Ellafella

 

[Mucker1884]

You youngsters are in for the time of your lives.
There'll be no end of folk sending out an awful lot of live Rams related tweets, messages, and insta's next week, that's for sure.
PPS will literally be buzzin'!  
Keep those 'phones charged up, folks!

👀

 

Oh... 
Happy birthday @Ellafella  🍻

 

 

Edited April 21 by Mucker1884

[Archied]

1 hour ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

As I woke up tired, hungover and jet lagged this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was far too young to appreciate it.

Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.

Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss so much. 

We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.

Up the Rams.

Enjoy it my friend and for those who try to spoil it for you with the , it’s league 1 , it’s a worse league one than last year , our football is poo , our manager is poo , we will get battered next season ect ect ect ,,, tell them to do one ,,,,,,,

I’ve seen us be champions of England twice and every ap and down since ,,, this season is right up there for success and enjoyment , barring a crazy scenario we should be up automatically, two seasons from our darkest moments , that’s quality and to be savoured and remembered , a certain friend of ours couldn’t be with us in person for the end to this season and it’s worth those who can’t enjoy and praise what’s happening at derby taking stock of that ,

football is all about stories and mixed in with real life , these last few years are turning into a great story with everything in it ,

enjoy , but you don’t need me to tell you that , you were outside the ground without a ticket , been there , done that , respect 🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏

[Archied]

38 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

The thought of Derby going up and England winning the Euros this summer is a bit too much to bear. I think I'd self-combust.

Jeez you had me at derby ,,,, then threw it all away 🥲🤷🏻‍♂️

[Inverurie Ram]

@DarkFruitsRam7 get yourself along to The Hairy Dog on Friday night for Pulp’d & Blur 2.

 

 

Saturday get yourself in The White Horse for Joey Greener at 9:30am

Enjoy the game then a shed load of pubs around Derby then go see Amy A Tribute at The Flowerpot.

Sunday carry on regardless and finish off in The Hairy Dog with Theatre of Hate.

Up The Rams 🐏 ⚪️ ⚫️ 🔵 🟢 🐏

[IlsonDerby]

1 hour ago, maydrakin said:

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

I’m 32 and don’t remember an automatic promotion because at 4 years old it was a blur - I just remember the radio commentary whilst dad did the ironing on a Saturday afternoon (too poor for a ticket back then but also a big reason I feel so nostalgic hearing Graham Richard’s voice) so I reckon you could be looking at anyone younger than 35 not properly remembering an automatic promotion. 

[Day]

1 hour ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

As I woke up tired, hungover and jet lagged this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was far too young to appreciate it.

Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.

Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss so much. 

We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.

Up the Rams.

Perfect and much needed post on this forum.

Whilst this isn’t up there with becoming Champions of England, for many at your age this will be as you say, the first taste of success as a Derby County supporter.

Our opportunities for success are limited due to the state of the game. This could be the only cause for celebration for the next decade, plus.

Think some of the older fans need to appreciate that and not spoil this moment with the constant doom.

I have 2 promotions under my belt, Jim Smith and Billy Davies, even your post even makes me feel like a veteran, yet I’ll still enjoy this one.

Just booked a table down the local in front of the screen, going down with a bunch of mates who I will fit out with Derby shirts from my collection for the day.

To quote Paul Warne, up them beautiful Rams! 🐏

[IlsonDerby]

Just now, David said:

Perfect and much needed post on this forum.

Whilst this isn’t up there with becoming Champions of England, for many at your age this will be as you say, the first taste of success as a Derby County supporter.

Our opportunities for success are limited due to the state of the game. This could be the only cause for celebration for the next decade, plus.

Think some of the older fans need to appreciate that and not spoil this moment with the constant doom.

I have 2 promotions under my belt, Jim Smith and Billy Davies, even your post even makes me feel like a veteran, yet I’ll still enjoy this one.

Just booked a table down the local in front of the screen, going down with a bunch of mates who I will fit out with Derby shirts from my collection for the day.

To quote Paul Warne, up them beautiful Rams! 🐏

This - I’ve never understood people unwilling to celebrate because it’s league 1 or (a lower example the papa johns trophy) we are a league one team. We are a team eligible for the papa johns. Winning promotion. Winning a trophy etc at the level you are at is always an achievement even if you’d rather be higher up. 
 

[angieram]

I'd think us oldies ought to appreciate it even more, we don't know how many more chances to celebrate life we've got! 

And not all the naysayers are old - that there @Millenniumram is a kid, but he's a right miserable bugger! 😉

Anyway, just wanted to say I'm loving it and know plenty more who know how to live in the moment and enjoy it.

COYR! 

[Reggie Greenwood]

Happy Birthday @Ellafella 🍻 I have 5 years on you and grew up thinking we would be the Champions of England virtually every other year. I’ve seen the good times and bad since my first game in 1970 but still celebrate every win whether it’s 4-1 v Real Madrid or a 0-1 at Cambridge in League one. COYRS 🐏🐏🐏

[Archied]

10 minutes ago, angieram said:

I'd think us oldies ought to appreciate it even more, we don't know how many more chances to celebrate life we've got! 

And not all the naysayers are old - that there @Millenniumram is a kid, but he's a right miserable bugger! 😉

Anyway, just wanted to say I'm loving it and know plenty more who know how to live in the moment and enjoy it.

COYR! 

Spot on angie , im getting to that age too ,where if you peg it people say a bit young but no massive surprise, live it and enjoy the good stuff ,,,, 90 mins every week where I feel alive ,excited, euphoric, gutted and happy to be sat next to my lovely wife having a lovely day away from work and stress

Edited April 21 by Archied

[Day]

Just had this vision, @DarkFruitsRam7 walking around with his arm round his mate belting out this classic, I don't know how I feel about it yet. 

 

[S6 boy]

2 hours ago, maydrakin said:

Anybody under the age of 27/28 has never witnessed an automatic promotion for Derby County.

Quite a sobering thought, really.

Can you imagine what that season would have been like if we'd had social media/this forum?!

'Smith out' after four matches with only two points.

'John Harkes is stealing a living.'

'Why is he playing 3-4-1-2? That's never been done before, so must be bad'

All those draws in Jan and Feb would have created an intense debate whether it was good to keep the unbeaten run going or two points dropped.  

The feeling on the way home from Tranmere was so strange - we'd been thrashed but I'd seen a football god playing in the second tier and for little old Derby.

Anyway that's enough reminiscing. Let's create some more memories next week. COYR