Steve Bloomer's Washing

Derby finally end their long overdue wait for an away win in the Championship, thanks to a 2-1 win over Coventry - but aren't able to back it up with another three points following a frustrating 1-1 at Pride Park again Wayne Rooney's Plymouth.

Chris, Cutch and Tom discuss the wastefulness on show against the Pilgrims, before assessing the points return from recent games, Jerry Yates' resurgence, Liam Thompson, attendances, and upcoming fixtures.

With Paul Warne also now the division's longest-serving manager, we also discuss how far the Rams boss can reasonably take this side, and how important recruitment will be in his future success.

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Derby County's winless run is stretched to four matches as Stoke City edge a forgettable game 2-1 at the Bet365 Stadium. Chris Parsons, Anton Martin and Phil Hile look back on Derby's latest away day to forget, from Ben Gibson's ridiculous own goal to... Ben Gibson's headed winner minutes later, and ask what the Rams need to do to turn their fortunes around on the road.

There are questions asked of Paul Warne's tactics - are we simply too easy for home teams play against? We also look at the individuals - is the Championship proving too much of a step up for some first teamers in this DCFC squad?

We also assess Derby's upcoming fixtures, and the magnitude of Wayne Rooney's Plymouth visiting Pride Park - is that an early six-pointer?

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PATREON TASTER EPISODE

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Chris Parsons sits down with the Rams' 1996 promotion-winning captain for a chat about his three-season stint at Derby County, which saw the Dutchman, signed from Port Vale, lead Jim Smith's side into the Premier League in his first season.

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With Derby searching for their first away win of the Championship season, join Chris Parsons, Tom Martin, and some of our wonderful listeners on a journey through South East London, where the Rams eventually had to settle for a point, having gone ahead through Jerry Yates' bundled first Derby goal.

We talk previous meetings at The Den in our pre-match discussions in the pub near London Bridge, the Rams incredible away support this season and predictions, before diving into the action, which Chris and Tom recorded in real time from the away end.

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The Rams return to winning ways in the Championship before the October international break thanks to two equally fantastic goals to see off QPR at Pride Park. In our 200th episode, Richard, Chris, Tom and Anton salute Curtis Nelson's majestic 14 yard header which opening the scoring, whilst crucially clarifying whether it was a 'bullet', 'towering' or 'commanding' header. There's praise too for Marcus Harness and his first Derby goal - has he now played himself into Paul Warne's starting XI?

The SBW panel also look once at Jacob Zetterstrom (we're only human...), and assess how he could eventually rank compared to the Rams' best goalkeepers in recent memory. Is the big Swede's distribution an issue for Derby, or something we can overlook given his clear goalkeeping ability?

We see out Episode 200 with 'Legacy Number Five-A-Side', in which we all randomly pick five numbers and then decide whose Derby County team would win.

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Derby suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time since returning to the Championship as a 1-0 reverse at Sheffield United is followed by a controversial 3-2 Pride Park defeat to Norwich. Chris is joined by Phil Hile and SBW debutant Joe Gale to look back on those officiating mistakes, while also asking if the linesman blunders covered the fact that the Rams simply could not match Norwich for large parts of the game.

There's analysis too of Derby's fixtures so far, and the games coming up. Can we really only judge Warne's side in November or December, when we've played more teams expected to finish lower in the Championship?

The SBW panel also discuss the reports of David Clowes seeking new investment into DCFC and how hopeful we are of foreign backing, given Derby's recent experience with attracting investment from abroad.

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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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