Steve Bloomer's Washing

As Derby's diminuitive Dutchman Kenzo Goudmijn strikes again to sink Championship bottom club Cardiff City, Richard Cutcher is joined by Chris Smith and Phil Hile to review a third Pride Park league win without conceding, which saw the Rams nestle nicely in the top half of the second tier after five games.

There's overdue praise for 'Man of the Match' and Derby's best ever Australian, Callum Elder, discussion on which of Derby's summer signings has impressed most and, yes... that Ebou Adams injury time miss. Was it the worst in Derby County history?

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For many Derby County fans, Marco Gabbiadini was one of their first heroes in the black and white shirt. A big money signing by Arthur Cox in the 1991/92 season, the former Sunderland man spent five seasons at the Baseball Ground, scoring 50 goals and helping the Rams get promoted along the way.

To speak to Gabbiadini now, however, is to speak to a former footballer with very different matters on his mind. As well as discussing his favourite moments, least favourite teammates, the 'dirty, smelly' Baseball Ground, and playing under Cox, McFarland and Smith, Marco, now 56, spoke candidly about his own health - having been diagnosed with a heart condition this year which means he's awaiting a triple heart bypass.

Chris's chat with Marco is both a nostalgic trip back to the mid-1990s, and also a unique personal insight into the current wellbeing of a hugely popular figure in recent DCFC history.

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Back at Pride Park for the first time since promotion, Chris Parsons and Richard Cutcher make the journey to Derby in our first 'At The Match' podcast of 24/25. Recorded before, during and after the fantastic 3-0 win, Chris and Richard discuss Derby's transfer deadline day deals to bring in Marcus Harness and Nat Phillips, before witnessing the best performance of the Paul Warne era from the South West Upper Stand at PPS.

Re-live a magnificent Rams performance with atmosphere recorded in real time during the game, along with post-match analysis of Derby's best performers.

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A disappointing week sees the Rams suffer a second away defeat before being dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by League Two Barrow. Chris, Richard, Anton and Tom go over the main talking points from the 2-1 loss at Vicarage Road, whilst recording live during Derby's penalty Tuesday night shootout embarrassment.

We also discuss the scale of Derby's current injury woes, along with Corey Blackett-Taylor and his relative lack of gametime since signing for the club in January. In light of Paul Warne's apparent struggles in the January transfer window, we also attempt to tackle one of the big conceptual footballing questions: Are Derby a 'Big Club™️'?

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The Rams are off and running back in the Championship! As Derby hold out for a gritty 1-0 victory of promotion contenders Middlesbrough, Chris, Blake and RamsTrust's Hilary Leam bask in our 100% home league record, assess the best performers from the Pride Park win, and discuss how much of the single goal victory was down to luck over judgment.

With Dajaune Brown failing to take his first team chance earlier in the week, we also ask what the future holds for the young striker, we compare Derby's squad value to the giants of the division, and ponder how many points Warne's side can target from their next three games.

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The Rams' return to the Championship is one featuring a brutally harsh lesson in second tier football as Blackburn ease past Derby County 4-2 at Ewood Park in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Chris is joined by Chris Smith and broadcaster Martin Fisher to pick the bones out of Derby's heavy opening weekend defeat. Are the Rams currently physically fit enough for the rigours of the division? Will Warne change the shape of the defence after the second half capitulation? And how did we rate the debutants Ozoh, Goudmijn, Jackson and Osborn?

There's also an update on the Jacob Zetterstrom saga, the search for a new striker and the possibility of Premier League loans, and discussion of realistic aims for the season. If you offered Derby 21st place now, would you take it...?

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In our second preview episode ahead of the 2024/25 season, we invited three fellow Championship podcasters onto SBW to get a broader view of the battles at both ends of the division this year.

Burnley fan Natalie Bromley, from the 'No, Nay Never' podcast, was our guest as she told us who Scott Parker's side will be competing with to secure promotion next May. Also returning to the 'Roundtable' pod was Jake Smith, Porstmouth fan and broadcaster on Pompey's 'Express FM', who told us whether Derby's fellow League One promoted side can cut it after spending 12 years away. Our third guest is Justin Peach, co-host of 'The Second Tier' podcast, who gave us a wider view of the teams and players to watch in the Championship this season.

Are there three worse teams than Derby? We hear the panel's relegation predictions.

Will it be the relegated Premier League sides dominated the promotion battle? We also guess who'll be fighting it out at the top. And who'll be chasing Blackburn's Sammy Szmodics as the division's top scorers?

There's plenty to discuss in our Championship Roundtable podcast. Bring on the new season!

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We're back! As the Rams return to the second tier following a two-year voyage of discovery in League One, Chris, Richard and Ollie Wright chew through all the incomings and outgoings ahead of an exciting 2024/25 campaign.

Paul Warne has completed six signings (so far) and Derby's squad is shaping up nicely... but do we yet have enough quality to compete in the unforgiving Championship? The SBW panel discuss a potential midfield trio of Kenzo Goudmijn, Ebou Adams and David Ozoh, hail the imminent signing of giant goalkeeper Jacob Zetterstrom, and praise the savvy capture of Ben Osborn.

Will Derby's new attacking signings - Kayden Jackson and Jerry Yates - provide enough firepower to stave off the threat of relegation?

We also discuss Derby's anticlimactic new kit, Cutch's stag do, and plenty more in our first podcast of the new campaign.

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We did it! After an exhausting, emotional, and ultimately successful final day against Carlisle, Chris, Tom, Anton, Cutch and Blake sit back, digest and discuss the entire promotion weekend. Our second promotion podcast sees us chat about how promotion felt at the time, wider reflections, our tribute to David Clowes, the celebration party, how Derby's squad looks now, and plenty more. Championship here we come!

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So it all came down to this. Join Chris, Tom, Anton and Cutch for a podcast recorded in real time at Pride Park during Derby's final day promotion-sealing win over Carlisle.

Recorded before, during and after the historic 2-0 home win, this audio match report is our take on Derby County's promotion from League One as it happened.

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