Derby County’s quest for the Most Average Season Ever continues with another win, another draw and another defeat. Chris and Richard analyse the long-awaited away win at Swansea, the frantic five-goal thriller at Bristol City, and the drab draw at home to Huddersfield. There’s also discussion on Radio Derby’s sacking of Craig Ramage for his…… Continue reading SBW 77: Swans, Robins & Terriers
SBW 76: Hatter, Haters & Potters
Only Derby County could squeeze their best AND worst result of the season into four days, and that’s exactly what Phillip Cocu’s Jekyll & Hyde Rams have done. Chris, Richard and Anton salute the spectacular four-goal shoeing of Stoke City, before asking what on earth went wrong earlier in the same week against Luton Town.…… Continue reading SBW 76: Hatter, Haters & Potters
SBW 75: Cobblers & Tigers
A truly woeful FA Cup tie against Northampton Town sees the Rams needing a replay to secure a fifth round spot… but they’re still in the hat. Chris, Tom and Anton pick the bones out of an uninspiring display against their League Two opposition, and also look back on the home win over Hull City.…… Continue reading SBW 75: Cobblers & Tigers
SBW 74: Palace, Boro & John Percy
The new year sees Derby County still unbeaten (enjoy it while it lasts!), as Crystal Palace are dispatched in the FA Cup before Duane Holmes’ late volley snatches an unlikely point on Teeside. How long can the Rams continue their undefeated stretch in 2020? Penalties, Rooney, VAR, Deon Burton (!), transfer rumours and loads more…… Continue reading SBW 74: Palace, Boro & John Percy
SBW 73: Happy Roo Year
Derby start the new year as they ended the last – with a 2-1 home win easing unrest around Pride Park. How influential was Wayne Rooney after his long-awaited debut for the Rams against Barnsley? Chris and Tom analyse Captain Wazza’s first appearance, and also single out Derby’s academy youngsters for more praise. With an…… Continue reading SBW 73: Happy Roo Year
SBW 72: Wigan woe & Best of 2019
2019 is nearly over, and frankly it can’t finish soon enough for Phillip Cocu’s travel sick Rams, as only a last minute bundled equaliser spares them the embarrassment of another away defeat, this time at bottom club Wigan Athletic. Chris and Richard analyse the talking points from Derby’s Boxing Day fixture, look back on the…… Continue reading SBW 72: Wigan woe & Best of 2019
Jim Smith: Six games which defined the Bald Eagle’s Derby era
Derby’s 2019/20 season may have left some parts of our fanbase divided, but one era from our past will always remain unblemished. It’s only on reflection when you can appreciate how special some period for were for the Rams. Jim Smith’s six year reign at Derby County was just that. From broken club records and…… Continue reading Jim Smith: Six games which defined the Bald Eagle’s Derby era
