Steve Bloomer's Washing

The SBW panel dissect a frustrating, tepid display against playoff rivals Portsmouth, which saw James Collins give Derby sight of an undeserved 1-0 win, before Pompey equalised in injury time. Just what is it about this current Rams side which has bred such negative feedback, despite a relatively decent start to the season? Chris, Blake and Cutch analyse Paul Warne's playing style and ponder if our play will be any more entertaining or effective in upcoming games against Carlisle and Cambridge. Plus, there's the return of 'Guess the XI'.

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Chris and Anton are joined by Rams fan Will Brown, the lead singer from Marseille, a Derby five-piece indie band making waves up and down the country.

We chatted all things Derby County with Will, and quizzed him on what's better... watching the Rams win, or fronting a band in front of hundreds of fans?

This podcast is a shortened, taster version of the August bonus episode from the SBW Patreon, where you can listen to more than 25 extra Derby County podcasts, including interviews with Derby legends. You can also see behind the scenes content, away day videos, get free merch for signing up, and join a fantastic community of like-minded fellow Patrons on our Discord. Sign up over at patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing, for less than £1 per week.

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Cutch, Tom and Blake reflect on a frustrating, yet-somehow-inevitable 2-1 defeat at Bolton's Toughsheet Stadium, in which the Rams scored against the run of play, only to concede twice thanks to a combination of defensive calamity and odd officiating.

With August now out the way, SBW also looks at the results of Paul Warne's full summer transfer window as Rams boss and awards marks out of 10. There's discussion too on Sonny Bradley's terrible start to life at Derby, and we ask - should Derby have done more to get a deal done for Eiran Cashin?

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Paul Warne's Rams were booed off in their opening Pride Park fixtures before a morale-boosting, much-needed victory over Fleetwood Town at the weekend. Chris, Tom and Cutch assess the defensive calamities against Oxford United and Blackpool, before breathing a big sigh of relief as Martyn Waghorn's second goal in as many games made it two wins from four in League One.

We also assess exactly what's needed to make a defensive three at the back successful - and what Derby need to do to improve. There's chat too on the possibly-departing Eiran Cashin, his value, and whether we'd be able to replace him, and a collective facepalm at Derby's early injury crisis, with Max Bird, Joe Ward and Kane Wilson all sidelined for at least two months.

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Chris and Blake are joined by Chris Smith as Derby's 23/24 season opener ends with disappointment in a home defeat to Wigan Athletic. The SBW panel discuss the errors which undermined the Rams' intense pressing, why the defeat 'wasn't catastrophic', and positives on show from debutants.

There's also discussion on the likely arrival of more firepower - which one of Jordan Rhodes, Martyn Waghorn or Michael Smith would add the most to the current Derby line-up... and which one is most likely to sign? We also lament the possible exit of Max Bird - can the Rams justify selling one of their prized academy assets and mainstays in the midfield?

We also talk about the heartwarming Korean Lee, the Rams-obsessed South Korean student who had the time of his life in the East Midlands this weekend on his first ever trip to the UK. 

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With the 2023/24 season upon us, Richard Cutcher chaired a podcast panel with four other opposition fans from around the division, to gauge the mood as the Rams' rivals rate their own promotion chances, as well as who they're tipping for top goalscorer, which manager is under the most pressure... and who'll finish in the top two.

We were joined by James Jarvis from the 'Lion of Vienna' Bolton Wanderers podcast (@LOVBWFC), Tracey Martin from Barnsley's 'Red All Over' (@RedAllOverBFC), Ben Thomas from 'The Tilehurst End' Reading FC pod (@TheTilehurstEnd), and broadcaster Jake Smith (@JakePompeySmith), from Portsmouth's Express FM, for the Pompey perspective.

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Chris, Tom, Cutch and Anton return to preview Derby's 2023/24 campaign and review Paul Warne's summer business so far.

Drawing on the opinions of our new recruits' former fanbases, the SBW panel talk through each of the clubs additions and share their expectations for the season ahead. Are the Rams deserved bookies' favourites to win League One, or will it be another classic Derby County false dawn? With the division looking particularly open in 2023/24, there's analysis on Derby's promotion rivals... and some sad goodbyes to a couple of fan favourites who departed over the summer.

Plus, as David Clowes floats the idea of a Rams museum we ask... what items should go in there? (Wrong answers only)

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