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Are Derby back on track? As three unbeaten games suggest the Rams are still in the running for the top six, Chris, Richard and Tom analyse whether five points should’ve been more, single out Bradley Johnson and Jayden Bogle for praise and assess Harry Wilson’s dip in form. There are also predictions for the rest…… Continue reading SBW 48: Latics, Owls & Potters

Derby’s worst first half performance in years sees an embarrassing 4-0 capitulation at Aston Villa. Richard, Tom and Chris attempt to dissect an abysmal showing and analyse where the Rams’ natural position is in the Championship. There’s also debate on Frank Lampard’s ‘negativity’ comments – is it ever justified to boo your own team?

When February rolls around, the shudders from Derby fans can be picked up on the Richter scale. 
The Rams undoing several times in recent seasons, the dreaded second month has once again left us wobbling. Derby may be seventh, but the familiar February fear has crept back in. For neutrals, to hold such emotions when…… Continue reading SBW Monthly: Forgettable February could derail play-off push

February eh? Richard and Tom relocated to the pub for the latest East Midlands derby in our first pod recorded directly before and after a Rams game. Forest have the local derby spoils – but how concerned should we be long-term about Derby’s slump in form? There’s also input from other Rams fans in the…… Continue reading SBW 46: Forest post-match special

Derby’s cup dreams are over following a tame last 16 FA Cup defeat to Brighton. The result followed a disappointing draw against bottom club Ipswich, leaving Chris and Richard to wonder if teams are starting to work Frank Lampard’s side out. There’s also a chat with Club 84, the Rams supporters group who want to…… Continue reading SBW 45: Seagulls slump

By Chris Parsons January is a testing month. You’re cold, skint and guilt-tripped into cutting out the booze – and that’s before any football. The first month of the year hasn’t always been kind to Derby either. Three years ago a winless January cost Paul Clement his job, and in transfer windows since there have…… Continue reading SBW Monthly: Playoff credentials tested as Cup magic continues

Derby drop out of the top six with a frustrating goalless draw at Deepdale, but progress continues in the FA Cup. There’s the case for the defence after consecutive clean sheets, and we also ask who should fill the Rams midfield with Mason Mount likely to miss the whole of February. We’ve also spoken to…… Continue reading SBW 44: Accrington & Preston