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I wouldn't be converted, real fans know that cannot happen. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

But I'm up for your football knowledge challenge.

History we'll leave that, thats in the Forest bag. Worst Team In History, thats your eternal Gargantuan record.

So away you go. Start with Squad!

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Do I have to start listing like for like players? It's fair to say, on paper, the Forest squad should be better than ours. The fact of the matter is though, our squad is performing better, and is sitting pretty comfortably in the top half of the table. I'd be happy to concede a draw on that one, just because in any other category you can name I think we're hands down winners, if we're talking about here and now, so it's only sporting to give you a chance. I'd take some of your players, but I'm sure you'd take some of our players' performances.

How about Potential? My snooping through the thread tells me your a big fan of what might be.

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Although, speaking of history, I was tempted to spend a few minutes on Wikipedia and try and find out, based on a mixture of general success in terms of league positions and trophy wins, and based on head to head results, who has been the better team over history, decade by decade, since the foundation of the two clubs. I haven't got the time right now, but I'm sure it would be an interesting one to look into if anyone has. Off the top of my head, I guess the 70s probably go to us, and the 80s probably go to you, maybe the 40s are ours, but the 50s are yours. But seeing as I was only born in the 80s, and have never really had an avid fascination of Forest history, that could all be wrong, so it would need some proper research.

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If you're better than us (and it's all in your head 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' /> ) how come you're in no mans land somewhere near the bottom?

It doesn't matter if you're squad are better (in your opinion) than ours - but the bottom line is, we're 9th and you are - well, not. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

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Although, speaking of history, I was tempted to spend a few minutes on Wikipedia and try and find out, based on a mixture of general success in terms of league positions and trophy wins, and based on head to head results, who has been the better team over history, decade by decade, since the foundation of the two clubs. I haven't got the time right now, but I'm sure it would be an interesting one to look into if anyone has. Off the top of my head, I guess the 70s probably go to us, and the 80s probably go to you, maybe the 40s are ours, but the 50s are yours. But seeing as I was only born in the 80s, and have never really had an avid fascination of Forest history, that could all be wrong, so it would need some proper research.

Gives a basic outline.

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Derby_County_F.C._seasons]http://en.wikipedia....ty_F.C._seasons

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nottingham_Forest_F.C._seasons]http://en.wikipedia....st_F.C._seasons

I'd say

1890's Derby, but Forest did win the cup

1900's about even

1910's Derby

1920's about even

1930's Derby

1940's Derby

1950's Forest

1960's Forest

1970's Derby

1980's Forest

1990's Forest

2000's Derby

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I wouldn't be converted, real fans know that cannot happen. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

But I'm up for your football knowledge challenge.

History we'll leave that, thats in the Forest bag. Worst Team In History, thats your eternal Gargantuan record.

So away you go. Start with Squad!

lets start with current league position (after all,it is all about the now)

after that we could go with attendances

if we are to discuss the past(red dogs favourite subject) lets see where their hero Brian Clough chose to live and claimed it as his home.

no contest whatsoever.you may have two european cups,which were won with Derbys manager and some of derbys players.You are currently a two bob shambles.

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'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Every dog has his day, we've gone off course, but remember and learn something, from a Red Dog 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

What we have here at the CG is better than at the PP, if you can convince me any different, I'm all ears! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

I thought that was why you frequented the Derby boards, to convince us of something about Forest.

We're all ears.

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Blimey lads and lasses where do I start!

League Position, Derby achieveing?, Forest Under Achieving.

Squad wise, I think we're underperforming? only results wise that is, and you are over performing?

History, you don't get nowt for winning a League Match, its the Trophy cabinet that counts, so we'll leave the History as I said above.

Forest on paper are far better than Derby, FACT,

I love potentials, cannot possibility say that Tyson will not be better than ? or Robinson has more skill than ?

The Young Boys done good, and I love it that Derby have shown how easy this League is.

Man City beat Man Utd 6-1 at Old Trafford, are they better? ought to be? will they win 19 Titles? should do?

This season Mid Table for both clubs will leave Derby happy, and Forest unhappy, however we'll be ecstatic if we do.

Next season once the Stellaitus has ended, and FFP on the horizon, Nigel can contionue his wonderful job, and Forest can get back to basics and I firmly believe that once we are cured on this Stellaitus nollox, we have a strong base of players.

P.S. I 'm here to jinx you, DOM DOM DOM and SOLIB was nearly History, this time now that you've cleared the Deadwood I think the DOM DOM DOM is safe for you, but we are a little further progressed as a squad, just loss our way with gob ***** Managers, who couldn't do what Lambert and Rodgers did.

2012-2013 the season of the Red Rise! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Its in the Stars, not the European Ones by the way! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

P.P.S 70's belong to Derby? PLEASE EXPLAIN!

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Why do the 70's belong to Derby?

League titles 1971-72 & 1974-75.

Three other top 4 finishes in the 70's & generally acknowledged by fans outside of the East Midlands as one of the leading teams of that era

Granted, our European record doesn't compare to yours but we still hammered Benfica in the European Cup of '73 (they had Eusebio playing for them & were in the middle of a European wide domestic record for consecutive wins that I think stands today), knocked Athletico Madrid out of UEFA Cup in 74 (year before they reached European Cup Final) & gave Real Madrid a sound 4-1 thrashing at the Baseball Ground in 76. (Lets not talk about the second leg though haha)

Forest only emerged in 1977/8 - before which, the majority of the decade you were a middling second division club. Fact

The history lesson here endeth

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Blimey lads and lasses where do I start!

League Position, Derby achieveing?, Forest Under Achieving.

Squad wise, I think we're underperforming? only results wise that is, and you are over performing?

History, you don't get nowt for winning a League Match, its the Trophy cabinet that counts, so we'll leave the History as I said above.

Forest on paper are far better than Derby, FACT,

I love potentials, cannot possibility say that Tyson will not be better than ? or Robinson has more skill than ?

The Young Boys done good, and I love it that Derby have shown how easy this League is.

Man City beat Man Utd 6-1 at Old Trafford, are they better? ought to be? will they win 19 Titles? should do?

This season Mid Table for both clubs will leave Derby happy, and Forest unhappy, however we'll be ecstatic if we do.

Next season once the Stellaitus has ended, and FFP on the horizon, Nigel can contionue his wonderful job, and Forest can get back to basics and I firmly believe that once we are cured on this Stellaitus nollox, we have a strong base of players.

P.S. I 'm here to jinx you, DOM DOM DOM and SOLIB was nearly History, this time now that you've cleared the Deadwood I think the DOM DOM DOM is safe for you, but we are a little further progressed as a squad, just loss our way with gob ***** Managers, who couldn't do what Lambert and Rodgers did.

2012-2013 the season of the Red Rise! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Its in the Stars, not the European Ones by the way! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

P.P.S 70's belong to Derby? PLEASE EXPLAIN!

fo**st on paper are better than Derby.Fact.? ???

what nursery do you attend?

your "facts " appear to have been written on toilet paper.

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Blimey lads and lasses where do I start!

League Position, Derby achieveing?, Forest Under Achieving.

Squad wise, I think we're underperforming? only results wise that is, and you are over performing?

History, you don't get nowt for winning a League Match, its the Trophy cabinet that counts, so we'll leave the History as I said above.

Forest on paper are far better than Derby, FACT,

I love potentials, cannot possibility say that Tyson will not be better than ? or Robinson has more skill than ?

The Young Boys done good, and I love it that Derby have shown how easy this League is.

Man City beat Man Utd 6-1 at Old Trafford, are they better? ought to be? will they win 19 Titles? should do?

This season Mid Table for both clubs will leave Derby happy, and Forest unhappy, however we'll be ecstatic if we do.

Next season once the Stellaitus has ended, and FFP on the horizon, Nigel can contionue his wonderful job, and Forest can get back to basics and I firmly believe that once we are cured on this Stellaitus nollox, we have a strong base of players.

P.S. I 'm here to jinx you, DOM DOM DOM and SOLIB was nearly History, this time now that you've cleared the Deadwood I think the DOM DOM DOM is safe for you, but we are a little further progressed as a squad, just loss our way with gob ***** Managers, who couldn't do what Lambert and Rodgers did.

2012-2013 the season of the Red Rise! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Its in the Stars, not the European Ones by the way! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

P.P.S 70's belong to Derby? PLEASE EXPLAIN!

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You're not sure why we can't take you seriously yet?

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Of course you cannot take me seriously, I'm stating what you refuse to believe.

Forest squad on paper, is better. Forest underachieving and Derby over achieving, I think that is fair.

I keep trying to leave the History lessons, but unfortunately League positions throughout seasons mean zip, apart from personal satisfaction of winning a local Derby, it really counts for zip.

Trophies Historically belong to Forest, I understand your denial, and we have been here before:

Example if Forest beat Derby 5th February and finish above Derby will mean Forest are better, will you consede that?

It will probably mean, Derby achieved target and Forest failed target,

As for next season staying up, and dependant which boys leave and who comes in, the Forest squad have had 3? 4 years experience of high pressure situation, League One surge, Relegation Battle, two Play Offs and now a totally amazing Relegation battle.

THIS WILL BODE WELL, as for Derby I really don't know, can they kick on, will they sign quality to add to this base, can the kids do well without the surprise factor? Will running, youthful exuberance be enough for next season? I don't know.

As for Forest, time will tell, Survival will do after catastrophic events, but we have good young boys too! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

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Why do the 70's belong to Derby?

League titles 1971-72 & 1974-75.

Three other top 4 finishes in the 70's & generally acknowledged by fans outside of the East Midlands as one of the leading teams of that era

Granted, our European record doesn't compare to yours but we still hammered Benfica in the European Cup of '73 (they had Eusebio playing for them & were in the middle of a European wide domestic record for consecutive wins that I think stands today), knocked Athletico Madrid out of UEFA Cup in 74 (year before they reached European Cup Final) & gave Real Madrid a sound 4-1 thrashing at the Baseball Ground in 76. (Lets not talk about the second leg though haha)

Forest only emerged in 1977/8 - before which, the majority of the decade you were a middling second division club. Fact

The history lesson here endeth

Nottingham Forest Trophies

Main English and European Honours

European Cup

Winners 1979, 1980

Intercontinental Cup

Runners up, 1980

European Super Cup

Winners 1979

Runners up 1980

Football League

Champions 1978

Runners up 1967, 1979

Football League Second Division/Football League First Division

Champions 1907, 1922, 1998

Runners up 1957, 1994

Football League Third Division/Football League One

Champions 1951

Runners up, 2008

FA Cup

Winners 1898, 1959

Runners up 1991

Semi-finalists 1879, 1880, 1885, 1892, 1900, 1902, 1967, 1988, 1989

Football League Cup

Winners, 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990

Runners up 1980, 1992

FA Charity Shield

Winners 1919, 1978

Runners up 1959

Full Members Cup

Winners 1989, 1992

Minor Honours

Football League Centenary Tournament

Winners 1988

Anglo-Scottish Cup

Winners 1977

Football Alliance

Champions 1892

Nuremberg Tournament

Winners 1982

Trofeo Colombino Cup

Winners 1982, 1983

Dallas Cup

Winners 2002

Theres a few Trophies in there, more than TWO LEAGUE TITLES????, ONE LEAGUE TITLE ONE RUNNERS UP, TWO EURO CUPS RUNNERS UP LEAGUE CUPS CHARITY SHIELD AND MORE????

You lot, should take me seriously, last time you ridiculed me, this time you should listen and learn!

Jinxy is back HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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How can Forest fans say their squad is better? that is delusional in the extreme, surely if your squad was better then you'd be the team that was the team 13 points ahead, would be like us saying we have a better squad than West Ham and Southampton..

You've got a more expensive yet worse side, no hiding away from that fact.

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Red Elvis - in your haste to boast about winning the "Trofeo Colombino Cup" & "Dallas Cup", you've missed the premise of your own question - why did the 1970's belong to Derby? Re-read my post again & see if you can argue against it (clue: you can't)

Dave - it matters not the size of the city. Do you have more respect for Leyton Orient rather than Newcastle cos they play in London?!! And personally, I like having the city to ourselves - one club cities like ourselves, Leeds, Newcastle, Sunderland etc tend to have more passionate support - not 2 words I generally associate with your lot

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Of course you cannot take me seriously, I'm stating what you refuse to believe.

Forest squad on paper, is better. Forest underachieving and Derby over achieving, I think that is fair.

I keep trying to leave the History lessons, but unfortunately League positions throughout seasons mean zip, apart from personal satisfaction of winning a local Derby, it really counts for zip.

Trophies Historically belong to Forest, I understand your denial, and we have been here before:

Example if Forest beat Derby 5th February and finish above Derby will mean Forest are better, will you consede that?

It will probably mean, Derby achieved target and Forest failed target,

As for next season staying up, and dependant which boys leave and who comes in, the Forest squad have had 3? 4 years experience of high pressure situation, League One surge, Relegation Battle, two Play Offs and now a totally amazing Relegation battle.

THIS WILL BODE WELL, as for Derby I really don't know, can they kick on, will they sign quality to add to this base, can the kids do well without the surprise factor? Will running, youthful exuberance be enough for next season? I don't know.

As for Forest, time will tell, Survival will do after catastrophic events, but we have good young boys too! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Are you....on glue?

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If you lot are so superior to poor ickle Derby why do you bother to come on our ickle forum?

I've always known it, and one or two reddogs, in moments of weakness, have admitted it.....you are forever bitter and jealous that, on average, the people of Derby love their team more than the people of Notts love theirs.

Perhaps because we are so smaller than the huge metropolis of Notts yet we consistently punch above our weight and stay loyal to our club (maybe too loyal at times but thats an internal debate).

Carry on trolling and wumming chaps, its all good fun and jolly japes. Just bear in mind though that you are on a Derby forum desperately trying to big your club up. We don't have to do that......... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />

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