It's Our Moment

[Archied]

1 hour ago, SaffyRam said:

My Dad is in his 80s, so he’s seen the League titles, European run etc etc. He was alive when we won the FA Cup! But he’s so tense/excited at the moment that he can’t sleep!

Mods , we really need a plain simple old smile imogi added that we can respond with ,,, many posts just need a pure makes me smile response 

[Ellafella]

3 hours ago, Inverurie Ram said:

@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 🐏 ⚪️ ⚫️ 🔵 🟢 🐏

Isn’t that ^ Louie Sibley? 🤷‍♂️

[richinspain]

5 hours 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.

 

3 hours ago, Archied said:

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 🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏

 

2 hours ago, Archied said:

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

Fantastic posts. @Archied really got me thinking. Football fandom is a very social thing. I try not to miss a single game, but celebrating goals and victories or suffering losses on my own just isn't the same. Fortunately a couple of friends texted me last week to say that they were coming to my home next  Saturday to watch the game with me and help me celebrate. At first I thought "well, ok", but now I'm really excited about it. Having friends with me (I'll also be thinking about my dad who left us two years ago) will make it so much sweeter. @B4’s Sister, I'm sure you and your family will shed a few tears at the final whistle knowing how your brother would be feeling. Let it all out, he deserves it.

And please, please, please Derby, don't 🦆 it up.

[DarkFruitsRam7]

58 minutes ago, Leeds Ram said:

I'm 30 and kind of enjoyed the billy davies years at the age of 13-14 but it wasn't the prime age to really savour it. It is the first really big bit of success we've had as supporters and we should treasure it. Yes it's the third division but it doesn't matter. Considering what happened at the club two years ago and we almost went bust it makes this promotion extra special. We should all be singing our hearts out next Saturday as we finally confirm an automatic promotion! 

I was that age during the McClaren Wembley season and yeah, even at that age you don’t really savour stuff. It takes heartbreak and age to let you truly appreciate the good times. 

Edited April 21 by DarkFruitsRam7

[DarkFruitsRam7]

1 hour ago, richinspain said:

 

 

Fantastic posts. @Archied really got me thinking. Football fandom is a very social thing. I try not to miss a single game, but celebrating goals and victories or suffering losses on my own just isn't the same. Fortunately a couple of friends texted me last week to say that they were coming to my home next  Saturday to watch the game with me and help me celebrate. At first I thought "well, ok", but now I'm really excited about it. Having friends with me (I'll also be thinking about my dad who left us two years ago) will make it so much sweeter. @B4’s Sister, I'm sure you and your family will shed a few tears at the final whistle knowing how your brother would be feeling. Let it all out, he deserves it.

And please, please, please Derby, don't 🦆 it up.

Cheers Rich. You’re right on the social thing. I’ve gone from being a season ticket holder and regular away traveller, to watching on my laptop on my own at 8am this season. And I’ll admit, it’s massively affected how invested I’ve been. 

I found out a couple of weeks ago that I could be home for the final two games (received some financial assistance for the flight), and it’s like I’ve never been away. I got in from a night out at 4am on Saturday morning, and yet it was the easiest wake up call I’ve ever had for the game.

Edited April 21 by DarkFruitsRam7

[McArthur Park]

Lovely post @DarkFruitsRam7. My lad is around your age, he sort of remembers being at Wembley as a seven year old for the West Brom game, we have pictures which help, but he doesn't remember the feelings or emotions of the day, and at that age would haven't appreciated them anyway. IF we finish the job next weekend, I don't want to tempt fate, I hope that he can bottle up the feelings and memories and have them for the rest of his life. And what a privilege for me, as his parent, to experience it with him. 

[Elwood P Dowd]

1 hour ago, Kathcairns said:

My first season watching the rams, you can understand my love of the rams after that.

You started high expectations and then experienced the full roller coaster ride of emotions. 🐏

[DarkFruitsRam7]

4 minutes ago, McArthur Park said:

Lovely post @DarkFruitsRam7. My lad is around your age, he sort of remembers being at Wembley as a seven year old for the West Brom game, we have pictures which help, but he doesn't remember the feelings or emotions of the day, and at that age would haven't appreciated them anyway. IF we finish the job next weekend, I don't want to tempt fate, I hope that he can bottle up the feelings and memories and have them for the rest of his life. And what a privilege for me, as his parent, to experience it with him. 

Thanks mate. I’m in the same boat (minus Wembley pictures sadly). I’m glad I was around for 06/07, and I remember a fair amount of it (far more than many of the Clough years actually), including the day itself. But I don’t recall being hugely emotional about it all.

On being a parent, my mum has given me her ticket for Carlisle, bless her. 

Edited April 21 by DarkFruitsRam7

[B4’s Sister]

1 hour ago, richinspain said:

 

 

Fantastic posts. @Archied really got me thinking. Football fandom is a very social thing. I try not to miss a single game, but celebrating goals and victories or suffering losses on my own just isn't the same. Fortunately a couple of friends texted me last week to say that they were coming to my home next  Saturday to watch the game with me and help me celebrate. At first I thought "well, ok", but now I'm really excited about it. Having friends with me (I'll also be thinking about my dad who left us two years ago) will make it so much sweeter. @B4’s Sister, I'm sure you and your family will shed a few tears at the final whistle knowing how your brother would be feeling. Let it all out, he deserves it.

And please, please, please Derby, don't 🦆 it up.

@Archied Forum regulars will know that for some of us there is more riding on Saturday than securing the points for promotion. It feels very much a tribute to those who aren’t here who have stuck with DCFC through thick and thin. 

I’m really excited as I haven’t seen a DCFC promotion. When I last held a season ticket Derby were in the Premier League. I can’t imagine just how excited Daniel would be right now, but I bet he would be saying “I told you they would do it”

I’ll be thinking of you and your dad on Saturday ❤️🐏

[DarkFruitsRam7]

12 minutes ago, B4’s Sister said:

I can’t imagine just how excited Daniel would be right now, but I bet he would be saying “I told you they would do it”

Those were pretty much the exact words he shouted at me minutes after beating Leeds in the play offs.

Edited April 21 by DarkFruitsRam7

[Curtains]

Yesterday was also massive 

Edited April 21 by Curtains

[Foreveram]

6 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.

One of the few advantages of being old then 👴🏻

[Curtains]

 

[DarkFruitsRam7]

15 minutes ago, Curtains said:

Yesterday was also massive 

Is that Cambridge away or 1930s Germany?

Edited April 21 by DarkFruitsRam7

[Curtains]

2 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

Is that Cambridge away or 1930s Germany?

Just before the bounce yesterday.

Great atmosphere at Cambridge 

[Kathcairns]

59 minutes ago, Elwood P Dowd said:

You started high expectations and then experienced the full roller coaster ride of emotions. 🐏

As they say,Been There Done It.🤣

[Curtains]

Edited April 21 by Curtains

[Foreveram]

44 minutes ago, B4’s Sister said:

@Archied Forum regulars will know that for some of us there is more riding on Saturday than securing the points for promotion. It feels very much a tribute to those who aren’t here who have stuck with DCFC through thick and thin. 

I’m really excited as I haven’t seen a DCFC promotion. When I last held a season ticket Derby were in the Premier League. I can’t imagine just how excited Daniel would be right now, but I bet he would be saying “I told you they would do it”

I’ll be thinking of you and your dad on Saturday ❤️🐏

I bet he told you they would do it every year though.😂

[Curtains]

 

[Mucker1884]

9 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

I bet he told you they would do it every year though.😂

Was just about to post similar… and I don’t apologise for laughing about it…

But neither am I ashamed to admit he’s been in my thoughts rather a lot this past couple of weeks, and I’m pretty damn well gutted that he’s missing it all. All quite disturbing really, seeing as I never even met him!

Soppy or just weird I know not, but I’ll be giving him more than a passing thought next week. That I do know!

🐏❤️