Popular Post havanatopia Posted February 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2017 Good day everyone. "It's historical, it's geographical, it's in the blood. Some places have it, some don't." Tony Francis, Daily Telegraph sports journalist, noted of football fans from Derby. During the 2007–2008 Premiership season Derby County fans were repeatedly referred to as the best in the country due to their loyalty despite the club's disastrous campaign. We all remember that, well I do, and the mantle is well deserved especially when we remind ourselves how awful that season was for them:- 20 Derby County (R) 38 1 8 29 20 89 −69 11 For the size of the city, 249,000, Derby County is indeed one of the best supported football teams in the country garnering significantly more support than their east Midlands rivals, Nottingham Forest, 16 miles to the east. Back in the Baseball Ground days they occasionally recorded crowds of over 40,000 and at Pride Park they often sell out with over 32,000 crammed inside the stadium. Football is as passionate in the East Midlands as anywhere in the land but they were certainly made to suffer in that fateful season, of 2007-8, with Billy Davies relieved of his duties by November and Paul Jewel unable to turn the fortunes of the club. Apart from a draw and a win in the first two games of the season County remained rooted to the bottom of the table for the entire campaign and are the only club in Premier League history and only the second in the entire history of the top flight to be relegated by March. They are also the only club since Loughborough to win only once in a football league season and that was back in 1899-1900 season which also happened to be their last. So why are Derby called County? Like many clubs they were formed from a cricket club and in this instance the rather illustrious Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1884 with their nickname 'The Rams' adopted due to the wealth of history of the woollen trade. Derby County were one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888. I have written about other more celebrated times for Derby before such as the Clough/Taylor era including their 1971/2 title as well as the McKay title year of 1974/5 but it has been a rollercoaster since including a second dip into the third tier for two seasons in the mid 80's that followed seasons in the top flight unable to participate in Europe following the Heysel disaster. Derby were unlucky in that regard and almost went out of business as they slipped into Division 3. City head to Derby today reflecting on what we all hope will be the chance to add momentum to the end of a dismal run and yet we have a very poor record against Derby and have not won at Pride Park since April 2011. In a total of 68 meetings between the clubs City have won only 17 times and currently Derby have the meanest defence in the Championship since McLaren took over in October so City will certainly have their work cut out today trying to break that defence down. Stranger things have happened like a Brian Tinnion wonder goal at Anfield for example so we can always pick up a back to back win; not done that in a while have we? And if you get chin wagging with a Derby County fan and he says "Dunna wittle, most a bin up all naight wee a badly rabbit" you know City might have a cat in hell's chance of winning. It means "don't worry, most have been on the beer and had a bad night" . Assuming he is talking about the players taking part that is. And ask for a 'Cob' with your beer not a 'bread roll' as you might get a wee smile with your service. Enjoy the long haul to the East Midlands folks; I hope a 1,000+ contingent make it . That would be a truly marvellous effort; 135 miles each way. And I just hope it is not this rammed for ya'll today.. The good ole' Baseball Ground with that sand covered pitch. UTC. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Its gonna be difficault today but we have a capable team and I hope we can surprise. The last win for us was important. Think it was a relief and we can now build on that win. Derby are a good team and hard to beat. We are underdogs, suits us. Always believe, COYR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 They've had 8 clean sheets in their last 9 home games - we've taken 1 point form our last 9 away. Could be a long afternoon but stranger things have happened.Will never forget going to Portsmouth when form stats were much the same and winning 3-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Excellent write up was usual. In theory we should lose this easily but you just never know with City - all part of their fabulous charm... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, havanatopia said: Good day everyone. "It's historical, it's geographical, it's in the blood. Some places have it, some don't." Tony Francis, Daily Telegraph sports journalist, noted of football fans from Derby. During the 2007–2008 Premiership season Derby County fans were repeatedly referred to as the best in the country due to their loyalty despite the club's disastrous campaign. We all remember that, well I do, and the mantle is well deserved especially when we remind ourselves how awful that season was for them:- 20 Derby County (R) 38 1 8 29 20 89 −69 11 For the size of the city, 249,000, Derby County is indeed one of the best supported football teams in the country garnering significantly more support than their east Midlands rivals, Nottingham Forest, 16 miles to the east. Back in the Baseball Ground days they occasionally recorded crowds of over 40,000 and at Pride Park they often sell out with over 32,000 crammed inside the stadium. Football is as passionate in the East Midlands as anywhere in the land but they were certainly made to suffer in that fateful season, of 2007-8, with Billy Davies relieved of his duties by November and Paul Jewel unable to turn the fortunes of the club. Apart from a draw and a win in the first two games of the season County remained rooted to the bottom of the table for the entire campaign and are the only club in Premier League history and only the second in the entire history of the top flight to be relegated by March. They are also the only club since Loughborough to win only once in a football league season and that was back in 1899-1900 season which also happened to be their last. So why are Derby called County? Like many clubs they were formed from a cricket club and in this instance the rather illustrious Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1884 with their nickname 'The Rams' adopted due to the wealth of history of the woollen trade. Derby County were one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888. I have written about other more celebrated times for Derby before such as the Clough/Taylor era including their 1971/2 title as well as the McKay title year of 1974/5 but it has been a rollercoaster since including a second dip into the third tier for two seasons in the mid 80's that followed seasons in the top flight unable to participate in Europe following the Heysel disaster. Derby were unlucky in that regard and almost went out of business as they slipped into Division 3. City head to Derby today reflecting on what we all hope will be the chance to add momentum to the end of a dismal run and yet we have a very poor record against Derby and have not won at Pride Park since April 2011. In a total of 68 meetings between the clubs City have won only 17 times and currently Derby have the meanest defence in the Championship since McLaren took over in October so City will certainly have their work cut out today trying to break that defence down. Stranger things have happened like a Brian Tinnion wonder goal at Anfield for example so we can always pick up a back to back win; not done that in a while have we? And if you get chin wagging with a Derby County fan and he says "Dunna wittle, most a bin up all naight wee a badly rabbit" you know City might have a cat in hell's chance of winning. It means "don't worry, most have been on the beer and had a bad night" . Assuming he is talking about the players taking part that is. And ask for a 'Cob' with your beer not a 'bread roll' as you might get a wee smile with your service. Enjoy the long haul to the East Midlands folks; I hope a 1,000+ contingent make it . That would be a truly marvellous effort; 135 miles each way. And I just hope it is not this rammed for ya'll today.. The good ole' Baseball Ground with that sand covered pitch. UTC. Condensed Version Derby County (R): Were crap in 2007 - 2008. Formed by some lads from the local cricket club. Ask for a "cob" with your beer in order to get a smile from a local who will think you are a knob. 1-1 Edited February 11, 2017 by BigTone 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I really hope we can build on our results in the last two games but it's going to be tough against a side we often struggle against, especially away from home. Fingers crossed for at least a point. COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 A good friend of mine here in Sweden is a Derbyfan. Met him yesterday and he was not so sure they should win. Big game for both of us. He goes to Derby and watch games, I go to Bristol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, MrBibs said: They've had 8 clean sheets in their last 9 home games - we've taken 1 point form our last 9 away. Could be a long afternoon but stranger things have happened.Will never forget going to Portsmouth when form stats were much the same and winning 3-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 It should be a home banker win. Footballs a funny game and funny things happen . Nick it by the odd goal the Redz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hope City win 2-1*, Derby having an improbable off day - or don't like the cold. In reality I think we will get beaten by a margin of 2 - the recent records say it all. * Pure, hand wringing speculation - shameful, really!! tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 P.S. Where is BCFCSweden - overslept again?? Anyone checked he is OK ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 In 1779 new horse race was planned, and it was decided that it should be named after either the 12th Earl of Derby, or one of his guests, Sir Charles Bunbury. According to legend the decision was made by the toss of a coin, but it is probable that Bunbury, the Steward of the Jockey Club, deferred to his host. The race has been known as The Derby ever since. What is the link to Derby County FC? None, but the Bunburies is a better name for their supporters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: In 1779 new horse race was planned, and it was decided that it should be named after either the 12th Earl of Derby, or one of his guests, Sir Charles Bunbury. According to legend the decision was made by the toss of a coin, but it is probable that Bunbury, the Steward of the Jockey Club, deferred to his host. The race has been known as The Derby ever since. What is the link to Derby County FC? None, but the Bunburies is a better name for their supporters Pongo? Can I pair up with you today - for when the online bullying starts? Cheers. tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 15 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: P.S. Where is BCFCSweden - overslept again?? Anyone checked he is OK ................ He is awake leit and sleeps long I think. He will be awake when the its kickoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Garland-sweden said: He is awake leit and sleeps long I think. He will be awake when the its kickoff. What are you? His mother? tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 He he, no no no and no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, BigTone said: Condensed Version Derby County (R): Were crap in 2007 - 2008. Formed by some lads from the local cricket club. Ask for a "cob" with your beer in order to get a smile from a local who will think you are a knob. 1-1 Surely a cob is a hard roll and a bap is soft? I asked the lass in the bakery whether she had big baps and she threw me out 3-0 Derby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Morning Hav and all. Got Derby to win on an accy so I reckon 3-1 home win. More interested in if LJ is in the dugout and if Tammy plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 21 minutes ago, pongo88 said: In 1779 new horse race was planned, and it was decided that it should be named after either the 12th Earl of Derby, or one of his guests, Sir Charles Bunbury. According to legend the decision was made by the toss of a coin, but it is probable that Bunbury, the Steward of the Jockey Club, deferred to his host. The race has been known as The Derby ever since. What is the link to Derby County FC? None, but the Bunburies is a better name for their supporters But the town in WA is called Bunbury, not Derby, so there you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Aizoon said: Surely a cob is a hard roll and a bap is soft? I asked the lass in the bakery whether she had big baps and she threw me out 3-0 Derby Did you say 3-0 to Derby ...................... ?? tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Did you say 3-0 to Derby ...................... ?? tfj Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Aizoon said: But the town in WA is called Bunbury, not Derby, so there you go... Derby is in WA also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just now, Aizoon said: Yes Just because our star striker is in Broadmoor*, you think we can't score?? tfj * Utter, unproven speculation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, BigTone said: Derby is in WA also This is a pure football thread. Bog off back to non-football chat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks Hav great opener, as you point out we haven't a great record against Derby: http://www.11v11.com/teams/derby-county/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Bristol City/ Have a horrible feeling that we will suffer from a defeat by more than one goal today, so we won't any longer be able to say 'Other than in one game we've only lost by a single goal this season'.......which probably means City will nick it 2-1! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 We will lose 3-1. Matty Taylor will grab the consolation near the end. Another display of rabbits in headlights trying desperately not to lose and playing far too deep. Panicking with numerous errors contributing to Derby's goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Cheesleysmate said: We will lose 3-1. Matty Taylor will grab the consolation near the end. Another display of rabbits in headlights trying desperately not to lose and playing far too deep. Panicking with numerous errors contributing to Derby's goals. A bit harsh considering the manager said after the Rotherham game that "we are on a good run". Don't forget a return of 4 points from the last 6, including the win against Rotherham, inspite of being outplayed in the first half. We won't be on a bad run for weeks and weeks yet. Anyway, we are not relegated yet, so cut Lee some slack for once! "Jeeez". tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, Aizoon said: But the town in WA is called Bunbury, not Derby, so there you go... There is a Bunbury in Cheshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: There is a Bunbury in Cheshire. All further posts about Bunbury on the Bunbury thread on Non-Football Chat. Thanks for your cooperation. tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 25 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: All further posts about Bunbury on the Bunbury thread on Non-Football Chat. Thanks for your cooperation. tfj I agree - the very worst in chav clothing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 When does the team news get released normally ? Is everyone fit - I know Matthews and Smith got through a half game the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 21 minutes ago, Fiale said: When does the team news get released normally ? Is everyone fit - I know Matthews and Smith got through a half game the other day. Around 2pm usually ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Taxi for Johnson said: This is a pure football thread. Bog off back to non-football chat. Go stick your head up a dead bears bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlborough Red Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Another interesting and thought provoking pre match thread. Well done Havanatopia. Lived in Derby for 3 years in the 70's and still visit family in the area. As Hav' says it's a football town through and through . Even old ladies in the street know the team and could name most of the players.. The local paper is full of football and I believe they still produce a football special similar to the old Green Un and Pink Un which sadly disappeared from Bristol many years ago. The East Midlands people love their football and even named the A52 between Derby and Nottingham the "Brian Clough Way" .Love to see a couple of major Roads names after our best players . Changing the Portway to "The Atyeo Way" would be a good start! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Grasping for any thin hope, but the Derby players were suffering cramps on Wednesday, during extra time at Leicester. Might prove to be a factor in our favour, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, LocoPal said: Grasping for any thin hope, but the Derby players were suffering cramps on Wednesday, during extra time at Leicester. Might prove to be a factor in our favour, perhaps? I think it might be a slightly different team this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 9 hours ago, havanatopia said: I have written about other more celebrated times for Derby before such as the Clough/Taylor era including their 1971/2 title as well as the McKay title year of 1974/5 And boy do they still go on about it! But then again, so wuld we if roles were reversed. Having lived in Derby for nearly 30 years I'm getting pretty tired of our record against them and having to put up with the mickey taking at work / pub after yeat anothter defeat to them. I really really hope that we can get the occasional win against them (just for personal reasons) and this season we need it more than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 We need something like this today. It was a crazy match. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1--1 draw today. Paul Ince Junior and Matty Taylor to score. COME ON YOU REDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, pongo88 said: We need something like this today. It was a crazy match. Yes, what a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) I wasn't aware there was a game today, what with all the 'hilarious' threads about Johnson being placed on gardening leave only to open said thread and find a picture of a gnome. Jesus! I can see a proper dicking today. Zero confidence in the team as a whole and getting more and more detached from them week by week. Easy for people to say get behind the team but when they give you nothing to get behind them for, kind of hard to do. 4-0 Derby. Put me out of this misery of a season already please and roll on Fleetwood on a shitty Tuesday night...yay. Edited February 11, 2017 by brizzlelou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ploppy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Have a feeling we are going to turn up today... What happens next is anyone's guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 @brizzlelou I'm hoping it creates some form of siege mentality and we get something. It is hope though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just now, Davefevs said: @brizzlelou I'm hoping it creates some form of siege mentality and we get something. It is hope though. I remember hope...it disappeared a long time ago along with optimism. God I sound depressing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wigan away at Fulham, Burton away at Brighton and Blackburn away at Rotherham. Could be a right mixed bag in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, ploppy said: Have a feeling we are going to turn up today... What happens next is anyone's guess! If LJ is indeed absent then they may well just... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, BigTone said: Go stick your head up a dead bears bum Is there really any need for that? tfj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globe Trotter Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have a horrible feeling we're gonna get beat 4 or 5 nil today. Due a big defeat rather than the normal 1 goal deficit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 With all the rumours going around. Got a feeling we're going to get a hammering. Hope I wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LocoPal said: Grasping for any thin hope, but the Derby players were suffering cramps on Wednesday, during extra time at Leicester. Might prove to be a factor in our favour, perhaps? Unfortunately most of the ones playing today weren't playing at Leicester, so will be fully rested, fit and raring to go for the "big game" against BCFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 For anyone who bets with their head over their heart, Tom Ince to score a brace is 13/1 on Skybet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LocoPal said: Grasping for any thin hope, but the Derby players were suffering cramps on Wednesday, during extra time at Leicester. Might prove to be a factor in our favour, perhaps? That was their reserves so no straw to be grasped there I'm afraid. We just have to beat the first team. We can do it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 My hope today is we put in an energetic performance, in part thanks to getting the 'no wins in ages' monkey off our backs, and also because we are underdogs today. Personally would like the new strikers to get some goals; would be great for their confidence going into this tough run. But don't expect we'll have quite enough to get anything today; would take a decent showing but a defeat to build us up for another hard trip to Leeds on Valentines. I live in hope that I'm proved completely wrong to the tune of three points for City! COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, tommy32 said: I have a horrible feeling we're gonna get beat 4 or 5 nil today. Due a big defeat rather than the normal 1 goal deficit. Also ' due ' an away win . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Also ' due ' an away win . I haven't won the lottery Major, doesn't mean I'm going to anytime soon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Would just like us to look like a half decent football team. Suspect we will play so like a Div 2 team away at a much bigger club in the cup, and hope to sneak one somewhere. We are also really poor at doing that. Even Rotherham were running through our midfield first half. It is football, there is always hope, they had a hard mid week game, so going to say 1-1. Fear a tonking however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have a horrible feeling today could be dark day in our history in way of results Hope I'm wrong of course Ps never bet on your own team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I feel pretty positive for today. COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Is there really any need for that? tfj Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 10 hours ago, havanatopia said: Good day everyone. "It's historical, it's geographical, it's in the blood. Some places have it, some don't." Tony Francis, Daily Telegraph sports journalist, noted of football fans from Derby. During the 2007–2008 Premiership season Derby County fans were repeatedly referred to as the best in the country due to their loyalty despite the club's disastrous campaign. We all remember that, well I do, and the mantle is well deserved especially when we remind ourselves how awful that season was for them:- 20 Derby County (R) 38 1 8 29 20 89 −69 11 For the size of the city, 249,000, Derby County is indeed one of the best supported football teams in the country garnering significantly more support than their east Midlands rivals, Nottingham Forest, 16 miles to the east. Back in the Baseball Ground days they occasionally recorded crowds of over 40,000 and at Pride Park they often sell out with over 32,000 crammed inside the stadium. Football is as passionate in the East Midlands as anywhere in the land but they were certainly made to suffer in that fateful season, of 2007-8, with Billy Davies relieved of his duties by November and Paul Jewel unable to turn the fortunes of the club. Apart from a draw and a win in the first two games of the season County remained rooted to the bottom of the table for the entire campaign and are the only club in Premier League history and only the second in the entire history of the top flight to be relegated by March. They are also the only club since Loughborough to win only once in a football league season and that was back in 1899-1900 season which also happened to be their last. So why are Derby called County? Like many clubs they were formed from a cricket club and in this instance the rather illustrious Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1884 with their nickname 'The Rams' adopted due to the wealth of history of the woollen trade. Derby County were one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888. I have written about other more celebrated times for Derby before such as the Clough/Taylor era including their 1971/2 title as well as the McKay title year of 1974/5 but it has been a rollercoaster since including a second dip into the third tier for two seasons in the mid 80's that followed seasons in the top flight unable to participate in Europe following the Heysel disaster. Derby were unlucky in that regard and almost went out of business as they slipped into Division 3. City head to Derby today reflecting on what we all hope will be the chance to add momentum to the end of a dismal run and yet we have a very poor record against Derby and have not won at Pride Park since April 2011. In a total of 68 meetings between the clubs City have won only 17 times and currently Derby have the meanest defence in the Championship since McLaren took over in October so City will certainly have their work cut out today trying to break that defence down. Stranger things have happened like a Brian Tinnion wonder goal at Anfield for example so we can always pick up a back to back win; not done that in a while have we? And if you get chin wagging with a Derby County fan and he says "Dunna wittle, most a bin up all naight wee a badly rabbit" you know City might have a cat in hell's chance of winning. It means "don't worry, most have been on the beer and had a bad night" . Assuming he is talking about the players taking part that is. And ask for a 'Cob' with your beer not a 'bread roll' as you might get a wee smile with your service. Enjoy the long haul to the East Midlands folks; I hope a 1,000+ contingent make it . That would be a truly marvellous effort; 135 miles each way. And I just hope it is not this rammed for ya'll today.. The good ole' Baseball Ground with that sand covered pitch. UTC. I know Derby will put out a better team than they did against Leicester, but we can still beat them today. Come on you Reds!!!!! Still luv ya!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 53 minutes ago, petehinton said: For anyone who bets with their head over their heart, Tom Ince to score a brace is 13/1 on Skybet..... City were 7-1 to go down with Paddy Power Nice little insurance flutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Team announcement delayed LJ asking Ref if Tammy ok to,play with an ankle tag !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Rumours, rumours and rumours. Anyway: COYR COYR COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Giefer, Little, Flint, Wright, Golbourne, Cotterill, Hegeler, Brownhill, Bryan, Abraham, Taylor. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Tammy and Taylor start and Tomlin dropped. Excellent. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 subs: Fielding, Vyner, O'Dowda, Pack, Paterson, Tomlin, Djuric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 #DERvBRC: Giefer, Little, Flint, Wright, Golbourne, Cotterill, Hegeler, Brownhill, Bryan, Abraham, Taylor. #BristolCity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just now, 1891 B.C. Sweden said: Giefer, Little, Flint, Wright, Golbourne, Cotterill, Hegeler, Brownhill, Bryan, Abraham, Taylor. Taylor Starts Blimey Good Luck MT COYR - Could be a turning point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Still not Magnusson involved. Shame. Excited for 2 upfront though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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