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Do you mean the boxes? Probably about the right amount given the size of the ground I would think. Of course the issue we’ll have if we ever get to the PL will be that a capacity of 26.5k won’t be enough to meet demand - suspect we’ll have waiting lists for season tickets etc (another reason to keep me renewing).

Shall we have a poll?! Seriously though it was embarrassing

That’s why I call Derby our feeder club! (I have two friends who are big Derby fans - they take it well to be fair!)

You may need to change your strap line to ‘I only believe it when I read it on the OS (and provided I have not misread it).’ Seriously though it’s a shame you thought that and perhaps City comms could have been clearer, ie hammer home it was free.

He’ll know Roberts well too (he was at Derby last season on a season long loan)

It was free drink all night as well @Robbored

Yes no ticket needed

I don’t normally listen to him but one thing did irritate me yesterday. He takes too long announcing the subs, so by the time he mentions player 2 and 3 coming off, they are often already off the pitch. Yesterday I was hoping that Matty James would get the recognition he deserves with a rousing round of applause as he walked off given it may be his last match for us. Instead he was already off the pitch before his name was announced.

He obviously wanted a change of scene - been with Derby since he was a kid.

I see Roberts playing where he has in the last 7 matches - left centre back in a 3. CB is his preferred position. Of course if, say, Pring is injured and we have other LCBs available Roberts could also play LWB.

Mentioned elsewhere on here - apparently BT confirmed it on Robins TV. I also noticed that a few seconds before kick off Williams went over James and shook him by the hand - I’m guessing of course, but it felt to me that he was recognising that it may be their last match together and he was thanking James (no mention of a contract offer for James of course).

The awards followed by the lap of appreciation followed by the Wurzels was known about before the match, and they were hardly likely to do 2 laps of thanks (seemed the same as every last home match to me)! They came around with their partners and kids and they were signing autographs and taking photos for people - Manning too.

Presented on the pitch after the match

This dispels the myth earlier in the thread that Williams rarely passes forward then: “No player averages more progressive passes (a pass that moves the ball at least 10 yards towards the opponent’s goal or one into the penalty area) per 90 than Williams (6.12).” Pleased that we have offered him a contract. I hope he feels that he has unfinished business here given his serious injury problems at the start.

Boosts the station use stats (less chance of closure)

Seems that we’re 11th in every table!

18 wins would be good. Highest since our last 70 point season (2018-19)

I posted before Ipswich got their second goal! Will be all over for Hull tonight if they don’t score in second half.

I’m not so sure that Brum won’t win. Norwich may be saving themselves for the playoffs. Hull (v Plymouth) are likely to be still trying to get into the playoffs.

I agree. We had the same with GJ - strong finish in 2005-06 (after a horrendous run of defeats earlier in the season) and then promotion the next season. As much as anything, this run of 4 wins and 3 draws should give the players confidence that they can be consistent at this level.

I hope so, although I can see Birmingham getting away with it again and Plymouth going down.

I hope we can get Twine - I think he makes a difference. Shame he got injured as we may have finished even higher. Plus I think we are starting to see the best of him only now because it has taken him a while to get back up to speed after that injury.

Surprised Knight on the bench - although perhaps a last look at James

Dear oh dear, cheer up everyone! People moan when we don’t sign someone, moan when we do, and when we sign someone who looks promising, they worry that he might change his mind

But Derby are our feeder club!