Steve Bloomer's Washing

Derby’s latest fightback saw them force a replay from Premier League Southampton in the FA Cup from two goals down. Chris, Richard and Tom discuss the mercurial Tom Lawrence, Jack Marriott hitting double figures and how to fix our defensive woes. There’s also a preview of Derby’s clash with Leeds United as we speak to…… Continue reading SBW 42: Saints, Boro & Leeds

Despite losing our wonderfully niche ‘unbeaten in December since 2014’ record, Derby delivered a healthy 11 points from 18 in a month where performances rarely convinced. The race for promotion remains wide open with our form and fragility summing up the wider picture. Norwich and Leeds had threatened to set the pace and pull clear…… Continue reading SBW Monthly: Persistent problems… but Rams remain in the mix

Football, eh? A breathless, extraordinary end to 2018 saw Derby claim one of their wins of the season in a 4-3 thriller in Norwich. But did Derby’s late show paper over the defensive cracks? Chris, Richard and Tom try to pick the bones from a bonkers game in Norfolk, there’s your tweets on your best…… Continue reading SBW 41: Norwich epic & Best of 2018

SBW writer Ryan Burton (@RyanBurton92) looks back on the first half of 18/19 and gives his school grades assessment of every Rams player. Scott Carson B- An early struggle to adapt to Lampard’s pass-from-the back policy saw Carson endure an inconsistent start by his standards. His shot-stopping has never been in doubt, but an inability…… Continue reading Half-way report: Every Derby player rated after 23 games

Merry Christmas! In our festive special, Chris, Richard and Tom face off in a DCFC trivia battle over five rounds. Who knows the exact capacity of Pride Park, or Danny Dichio’s previous clubs? All will be revealed…

A tense East Midland Derby draw sees the Rams consolidate their top six place – Chris, Richard and Tom review the clash with the neighbours and also analyse the gritty away win at Wigan. With the half-way point of 18/19 nearly upon us, we each make a case for Derby’s player of the season so…… Continue reading SBW 39: Forest & Wigan

SBW salutes Harry Wilson as the Welsh wizard helps Derby keep pace with the playoffs. Is the Liverpool loanee now outshining Mason Mount? There’s also discussion on Bradley Johnson, Scott Carson and Derby’s defensive woes. Oh, and as asked if you’ve ever seen a Derby player out shopping. You delivered.