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Back to The Sheepshaggers Written on 19-Jan-2010 by RichPLEver wondered what it would be like if you were unfortunate enough to be a Derby County supporter? The thought is quite unimaginable, how could real-life people actually call themselves Rams fans and devote their time and effort to that so-called football team?
Well, exclusively WebJam can give you an idea what it may be like. Here's a day-to-day guide as to what's been happening to those poor folk that are Derby County people...
Friday 8th January: A bad day for Derby. A big blow. The Ramtiques Roadshow is cancelled due to bad weather. The hugely anticipated event, a big day in any Rams fans calender, is yet to be re-arranged. Meanwhile Forest, in action at West Brom, must surely lose... won't they...?
Saturday 9th January: A bad day for Derby. A big blow. Rams are hammered 1-4 by Scunthorpe United. The team leave the field to a chorus of jeers in BOTH halves. Clough's tactics come under scrutiny. A truly shambolic day.
Sunday 10th January: With almost all other games off, Derby's defeat to Scunny gets big TV coverage. Pundits everywhere have their say on the club. "Absolutely woeful defending" says one. Savage meanwhile tries to defend the team. "It's just individuals making errors, nobody is ripping us apart, like Forest's goals at West Brom". Some fans say he's putting blame on his team-mates.
Monday 11th January: Another bad day... Skipper Savage has a bust-up with a local radio reporter, and in failing to make a valid point, opts to repeat CONSTANTLY the same words..."I've heard rumours..." Unfortunately for Rams, the news is everywhere by lunchtime. And just to think, some young Rammies will probably be growing up and expect it is normal behaviour of a club captain, the way Savage behaves. Clough is given a 'vote of confidence' by the clubs board.
Tuesday 12th January: A magnificent Derby display sees the mighty Ram's demolish League 1 side Millwall on penalties. To make it a perfect night, Forest actually lose! Unreal! However, just 7,000 or so bother to turn up at PP, the Stadiums lowest EVER attendance.
Wednesday 13th January: Still buzzing. DCFC announce a 'Special' DVD is to be issued after the FA Cup win over Millwall. Fans have to be reminded they have not won the cup just yet. With demand not expected to be high, Rammies could expect a DVD as a freebie for a forthcoming game. But be warned - DVD's make excellent frisbies, heaven forbid if one hit Savage after being thrown onto the pitch, remember the way he went down when McCleary made minimal contact with him at The City Ground?
Thursday 14th January: As the league announce a 3% rise in attendances, the Derby board announce they hope to reduce the number of 'complimentary' tickets issued at Pride Park by up to 50% by 2016. Worried Rams fans fear not, the extra revenue will help to clear the clubs huge debts. Meanwhile fans que overnight to snap up the latest DVD, its also rumoured the whole of Derbyshire will be given a bank holiday in celebration if the Rams reach round 5.
Friday 15th January: County snap up defender Anderson from Premiership Sunderland. A good addition, but can he displace those rock solid-performers Buxton, Moxey or Leacock?
Saturday 16th January: 3-0, what a result. Forget about the fact bottom-club Peterborough had 2 men sent off whilst the game was goalless, and Bywater had to make important saves late on as the 11 men tired. This result lifts Derby to an impressive 18th and keeps the gap between them and arch-rivals Forest to just a mere 20 points, after the Reds record another win, this time 2-1 against Reading. To make it worse Derby man Lee Camp pulls in a man-of-the-match display. True to form, Clough hails the performance as one of the best ever! Whilst Savage calls on his teammates to replicate the Posh display at home. If only Derby could play against 9 all the time...
Sunday 17th January: DJ Campbell, at last back on the goals trail at London Road, striking his 2nd and 3rd goals of the season, is a surprise target from manager Clough. Nigel states the player "needs to work harder". Good management that Cloughie, when a player starts to rebuild his confidence, knock him back down!
Monday 18th January: Forest game is a sell-out. 2 wins in a week (in a fashion), bring on the Forest!
There, hope that gives you an idea. It makes you glad...