Steve Bloomer's Washing

This is a shortened podcast, giving a taster of SBW on Patreon. Support SBW for as little as £3 a month to hear every DCFC podcast, along with matchday videos and loads more. www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Chris sits down with former DCFC strength and conditioning expert Luke Jenkinson, who oversaw all aspects of first team fitness and performance under Phillip Cocu and Wayne Rooney - and was also at the club when the Rams went into administration. From fitness to nutrition and everything inbetween, Luke provides fascinating insight on the different coaching methods of Derby managers, the players whose fitness had to be managed compared to the Rams stars who could 'eat up games', as well as the fittest first teamers he worked with, the changing nature of football injuries, and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! Chris Parsons, Tom Martin and Anton Martin reconvene to assess Derby County's current squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Rams have an entirely new forward line in Carlton 'He looks like Kenzo' Morris, £5.8m US signing Patrick Agyemang, and the returning Andi Weimann - but will it be enough to see Derby compete at the right end of the Championship after last season's relegation struggles? We also cast our eyes over the usual summer topics, answer your Patreon questions, discuss the new home kit, and a couple of juicy transfer rumours currently circulating around Ebou Adams and possibly left back arrival Owen Beck. 🚨 SBW will be on Patreon-only from this season 🚨 As mentioned in this episode, for family reasons, we're scaling our output back on SBW this season - and the only place to listen to the podcast will be on Patreon. There’ll still be regular independent Rams analysis, features and interviews throughout the season - just on one platform from now on. We are, and always have been, incredibly grateful to everyone who listens.  We’d love you to join us over on Patreon - our growing Rams community with loads of benefits and ad-free podcasts - on the link below. You can try a seven-day free trial, or even get your first month half price on all tiers.  JOIN HERE! www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the third anniversary of David Clowes' late intervention to take over Derby County and save the club from administration, Richard Cutcher chats to football finance expert Kieran Maguire to assess where the club is financially and how competitive the Rams can expect to be in the Championship. Kieran explains why David Clowes got 'more than he bargained for' when he completed his takeover of Derby County in July 2022, along with how Derby's wage budget compares to the rest of the division, how much more we'd reasonably be able to spent if we did secure that much sought-after extra investment, and how DCFC's value now compares to what the club was worth when Clowes took over. SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! From the 25/26 season onwards, Patreon will be the only place where you can listen to Steve Bloomer's Washing. You can get ad-free podcasts, bonus content, competitions, a welcome pack and become part of our community for just £3 a month - try a seven-day free trial over at https://www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of our post-season podcasts, Chris and Tom chat to Brian and Melvyn Mole, the Swadlincote-born brothers - and diehard Derby fans - who won millions of admirers with their globe-trotting stint on BBC One's 'Race Across The World'. The duo, who spread the word about DCFC all the way to India in one of many hilarious moments from their appearance on the hit BBC show, told Chris and Tom about their Derbyshire upbringing, and watching the Rams from the Normanton End at the Baseball Ground in the 1970s as kids, when the Rams were champions of England. We also asked Brian and Mel for some insider knowledge of how the show works, how they were cast - and which Derby players past and present they think would make the best 'Race' contestants. A must listen for any Rams fans who also watched RATW! ** SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! ** Get extra podcasts, bonus content, a welcome pack for joining and loads more benefits by supporting SBW for as little as £3 a month. Visit patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up - you can even have a seven day free trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of our Season Review, Chris, Cutch, Tom and Phil pick up in January... where the season started to go badly wrong for Derby County. We analyse what went wrong on that bleak run of seven straight defeats, pick the moments when we thought the Rams were definitely relegated, and assess the incredible turnaround masterminded by John Eustace. We also pick our Player, Signing and Unsung Hero of the Season, in what turned ended as a relief-filled season. Who were the underperforming players we're expecting more from in 25/26? Can John Eustace take his Derby side even further next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first part of our look back on 2024/25, Chris, Tom, Cutch and Phil recall the heady optimism of August before Derby's return to the Championship and initial feelgood factor as the Rams won three of the first five games... before wins turned to draws and draws to defeats as Paul Warne's side started to slip down the table. There was early season bad officiating, Warne's divisive 'sugar on top' comments and precious little to celebrate away from home before Christmas, which would ultimately lead to the dismissal of one of Derby's longest serving managers in the new year. The SBW panel also decide Goal of the Season in this first Season Review instalment. SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! Get extra podcasts, bonus content and more benefits for just £3 a month. Head over to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up and support the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final regular podcast of 2024/25, join Chris and Cutch for a real-time matchday pod recorded before, during and after Derby's final day showdown against Stoke City. A day which started out with permutations, nerves and trepidation ended with mass relief as Luton's capitulation vs West Brom meant the Rams' goalless draw with the Potter secured their Championship status. We also reflect on the phenomenal recovery job John Eustace has pulled off, in saving a Derby side who were bottom of the Championship and seven points adrift in early March, before discussing our best and worst moments of the campaign... and early ambitions for 2025/26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In remarkable scenes no Derby fan predicted 10 games ago, the Rams find themselves on the brink of survival thanks to a superb 1-0 away win at Hull City - their second consecutive victory on the road, but only their fourth all season. Chris is joined by Martin Fisher and Chris Smith to celebrate the glorious scenes on Humberside, including saluting unlikely match-winner Nat Phillips, before focussing on the last day permutations... and who we think will beat the drop. SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! Get extra podcasts, bonus content and more benefits for just £3 a month. Head over to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up and support the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a shortened, taster version of our latest Patreon podcast. To support SBW on Patreon, where you get an extra Derby County podcast each month, competitions, extra content and more, head over to: patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing In your bonus Patreon podcast for March, Chris sits down with Nathan Scarff, who was DCFC Head Groundsman from 2015-2018 - which includes the period when the club installed the pitch which came in for national criticism this month. Nathan told SBW what Mel Morris said to him when Derby installed their new playing surface, the 'interesting ideas' the former owner had for the Pride Park pitch, and what's caused it to deterioriate so noticeably in recent weeks. He also explained the process of maintaining an elite football pitch, the Derby manager who wanted the grass long to stifle the opposition... and his thoughts on astroturf gardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an insipid Pride Park defeat to relegation rivals Luton on Good Friday, Derby bounce back with a stunning win at the Hawthorns which ended West Brom's playoff hopes and kept the Rams just above the bottom three trap door. Cutch and Anton are joined by SBW debutant Joel Clyne to salute the superb away day in the Black Country, including a return to set piece success and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's outrageous late third goal to seal the points. How will the final two games of the season play out? Derby's fate still feels completely unknown, but we discuss the final fixtures - and which side above the Rams we could reel in. SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! Get extra podcasts, bonus content and more benefits for just £3 a month. Head over to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up and support the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Cutch, Tom and Anton for a glorious springtime trip to the south coast, where Eustace's Rams twice took the lead, only to be pegged back in injury time and end up settling for a point at fellow strugglers Portsmouth. Recorded live in the away end throughout the pulsating 'feral' and 'chaotic' 2-2 draw, our latest At The Match podcast gives you a flavour of our experience watching Derby County. SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! Get extra podcasts, bonus content and more benefits for just £3 a month. Head over to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up and support the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The John Eustace revival is (temporarily) halted for Derby County as Swansea edge a nervy, uneventful, drab encounter in South Wales to see off the Rams 1-0. Chris and Cutch reflect on the end of Derby's winning streak, along with the impressive Preston win which completed four wins in a row. We study Derby's apparent new-found strength from long throws, look at the remaining fixtures for the Rams and their relegation rivals, and ask you all... will Derby stay up? SUPPORT SBW ON PATREON! Get extra podcasts, bonus content and more benefits for just £3 a month. Head over to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to sign up and support the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in the game! A sensational third straight victory sees Derby climb off the bottom of the Championship and within a point of safety, going into the final international break of the season. Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on the superb, long-overdue second away win of the season at Plymouth, before also hailing the crucial midweek win over Coventry and wondering how on earth Marcus Harness became key to the Rams' survival hopes. We hear your thoughts on what exactly has changed under John Eustace, the peculiar dynamic between Derby head coach and the club's medical staff, and the embarrassing deterioration of the Pride Park pitch. There are plenty of DCFC talking points in Ep.219 as Derby's survival hopes are rekindled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No you weren't dreaming - Derby County really did score two goals from open play and win a football match at the weekend. A jubilant Chris Parsons, Anton Martin and Chris Smith bask in a long, long overdue three points as John Eustace gets off the mark and gets one over on his former employers in the process. Can a seemingly lost Rams side use their first win of 2025 as a springboard for a survival charge? We also salute Craig Forsyth as he opened the scoring for the Rams on his 372nd competitive DCFC appearance, and wonder how on earth Derby will cope with their unprecedented injury crisis which currently has almost an entire team of players unavailable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a dismal 10th defeat in our last 12 continues Derby's woeful 2025, Chris, Cutch and Phil pick over the 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough and ask if there are any positives in this current Rams side. Phil recounts his eventful trip to the north east and back (featuring a flying cow and a raucous hen do), as we ask where this Rams currently are on the Relegation Cliche Spectrum.... and also - is this the worst Rams sides in a generation? There's analysis too on the end of David Ozoh's season and a possible return for Jeff Hendrick in another desperate attempt to breathe any life into Derby's survival hopes. ** SUPPORT THE PODCAST ON PATREON ** Get a bonus SBW episode every month, extra video content, membership perks, exclusive competitions and an invite to our private DCFC Discord group by supporting us on Patreon for as little as £3 per month. Visit patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing - you can even try for free for a week with a trial membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Chris, Tom, Cutch and Anton for a trip to Loftus Road on what was felt beforehand like the optimistic start of a new Derby County era.... until the match started. A 4-0 drubbing at the hands of QPR laid bare the size of the task facing new manager John Eustace - and the handful of Rams fans we spoke to in the away end whilst recording this pod in real time were in agreement about the size of Derby's on-field problems. How many of Derby's first choice XI are actually Championship quality? Should Eustace name a new captain to inspire the Rams after this hugely deflating performance? And can Derby's new boss take any positives from the heaviest defeat of the season? All questions we attempted to ask in the away end at Loftus Road as Derby County's season sunk to a new low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 871 days and 132 games, the Paul Warne era at Derby County is over. Chris, Anton and Ollie Wright discuss the highs and lows of Warne's two and a half years at Pride Park, and pay tribute to one of the few managers who's actually managed to get the Rams promoted out of any division. We also look back on the draw at Norwich, where Derby finally ended their losing streak - although there wasn't a huge amount different tactically. There was plenty to be excited about with the debut of Sondre 'Dolph Lundgren' Langas, and cause for optimism if the Rams world class disallowed goal was anything to go by. Then there's 'The Eust'. How would the managerial approach of Derby's former midfield enforcer be different to that of Paul Warne? Is £750k a fee worth paying for a manager? And how many players can we remember from his last ever game as a professional? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Derby's underwhelming recruitment at the end of the January transfer window, Chris, Cutch and Anton assess whether the Rams have really improved their squad from what it was on December 31. We look at new Derby County signings Harrison Armstrong and Sondre Langas, as well as the early signs from the returning Matt Clarke and fellow Norweigan new boy Lars-Jorgen Salvesen, before discussing once again the Rams' sorry run of defeats which could stretch to a new club record with a loss at Norwich in their next fixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*This is a shortened version of our latest bonus Patreon podcast. To hear the episode in full and get loads more great DCFC member benefits, support us over at patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing.* In our fourth Roundtable podcast on Patreon, Richard Cutcher hosts three rival Championship fans on SBW to get some opposition takes on the season so far, the battle to beat the drop... and how they rated Derby. We cover highlights of 2024/25 for our fans of Portsmouth, Luton and Sheffield Wednesday, which single player from each others' sides they'd take for their team, predictions for the rest of the season and - crucially - the three teams our panel think will be sent down to League One. Our guests for this Roundtable chat are the returning Jake Smith, Pompey fan and presenter on Portsmouth's Express FM, Luton Town home and away devotee Matt Storey, and Matt Johnson, co-host of the Owls fan podcast 'Wednesday 'Till I Die'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As an exhausted, injury-ravaged Derby County sink into the bottom three, Chris, Cutch and Tom attempt to keep the faith in discussing whether the Rams can pull themselves out of trouble. We analyse the damaging defeat away at Cardiff City and the key points which caused the 2-1 defeat, before addressing the growing unrest over Paul Warne's position - and how bad results may have to be before David Clowes has not choice but to act. There's plenty of transfer news to get stuck in to as well - the possible return of Matt Clarke, an acceptable fee which we'd be happy with from Brighton to lure Eiran Cashin away, Danish unknown Oscar Fraulo... and a goodbye to League One's James Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An eighth league defeat in 11 games sees the Rams continue to tumble downwards in the Championship, leaving the Rams squarely in the relegation dogfight we'd all hoped we were just about good enough to avoid. Chris is joined by Phil Hile and Chris Smith to rue the missed chances and intervention of the crossbar against Watford, along with more alarming defending and lack of goal threat. We say goodbye, sweet prince to Tawanda Chirewa (we hardly knew ye), discuss Paul Warne's team selection for the FA Cup exit at Leyton Orient, and hope/pray that incoming 'striking Viking' Lars-Jorgen Salvesen can provide the firepower to steer Derby away from trouble. Also - we try to name every Scandinavian who's ever played for Derby County. GET MORE PODCAST ON PATREON! Support SBW and get an extra bonus episode each month, a welcome pack in the post, an invite to our members-only Discord channel, and loads more benefits. www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two more defeats on the road see Derby County start 2025 as they finished 2024 - with very little to cheer about away from home. Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on a forgettable trip to Ashton Gate and the 1-0 loss against Bristol City, and ponder whether the starting XI is a side capable of avoiding relegation. We also discuss the defeat at Sheffield Wednesday, have our say on that goal, and wonder whether it's possibly the best strike Derby have ever conceded. Oh, and there's Tom's very belated Christmas quiz. Music credit: Jingle Bells Violin by Zakhar Valaha & Jingle Bells by Mystery Mammal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Derby County round off 2024 with a narrow defeat to league leaders Leeds United, Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on a positive pair of festive performances, following the home win over West Brom on Boxing Day. There's praise for Ebou 'The Championship N'Golo Kante' Adams, admiration of Zetterstrom's unorthodox goalkeeping, and enjoyment of Kane Wilson's latest wing back adventures, despite a 1-0 loss to a team probably destined for the Premier League next season. The SBW panel also reflect on Derby owner David Clowes' festive message and the current mood towards manager Paul Warne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Derby County's final fixture before Christmas, join Chris Parsons and Phil Hile on a festive journey to Bedfordshire which ultimately ended in more sickening last minute disappointment, as the Rams threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1. There's the inevitable chat about the unique away fan experience at Kenilworth Road, the latest Premier League would-be record breakers of Derby's 11 point record, and all the action recorded in real time from behind the goal in the away end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Derby return to winning ways with a stunning four goal-dismantling of fellow League One promoted side Portsmouth, Chris, Phil and Chris Smith bask in the Rams' biggest win of the season - and wonder if Paul Warne's curious post-match comments after Leeds contributed to Derby's faultless display. We admire the 'penguin feet' of Marcus Harness, Kenzo's ball retention, wonder where we'd be without Ebou, and generally reflect on a much-needed three points after a series of morale-sapping late defeats. We also discuss the return to Leyton Orient for Derby County in the FA Cup next month, Phil on Luton being a 'hole', and a cheeky 'Guess The XI' quiz based on the last time Derby beat Burnley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a sickening consecutive home defeat, the Rams are sunk by a 94th minute Jamal Lowe strike gives Sheffield Wednesday a first Pride Park win for 18 years. Chris, Richard, Anton and Phil - in an in-person podcast - give their immediate reactions to the late defeat and ask if Derby are now looking over their shoulder, standing just three points above the bottom three with tough fixtures to come. We also discuss the return of Frank Lampard to the Championship fold, and 'look forward' to the Rams gruelling festive fixture list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Cutcher returns from a triumphant cameo making Forest fans look silly on national radio to host our latest pod alongside Tom and Anton, following another Derby 1-1 draw, this time at Deepdale. Was it a case of a point gained or two dropped against the side 21st in the Championship? We also spent a considerable amount of time discussing the advantage rule (trust us on this one), wonder how Derby will cope against Swansea without Jerry Yates, and look at the state of the rest of the division - are there any sides in the second tier who are noticeably over or under-performing? There's also, ofcourse, a recap on Cutch's appearance on 'Football Traitors', a feature on Patrick Kielty's BBC Radio Five Live breakfast show, where he successfully got one over on several Forest fans, and also a cheeky 'Categories' quiz with your host, Anton Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? To support SBW, get bonus podcasts, get entry into exclusive competitions, a welcome pack, and more extra DCFC content, support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PATREON TASTER EPISODE To sign up, support the podcast and hear the full 45-minute interview, visit patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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™️'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Get more bonus DCFC content on the SBW Patreon! Sign up over patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing DCFC merch! Check out our stunning beer mats and artwork range: postandbar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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...? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! To support SBW and get extra bonus episodes, merch, benefits, competitions and video content, join our Patreon for the just the price of a coffee per month. Head to patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more podcasts, bonus content, competitions, benefits and more, support SBW on Patreon! Simply visit patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing to help keep the podcast going for as little as £3 per month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost there! After a record-breaking 13th away win of the season, Paul Warne's Derby County are just a single point away from returning to the Championship at the second time of asking. Chris and Cutch are joined by Chris Smith (@cspaceram) review a bruising, battling, nerve-shredding 1-0 win at Cambridge, before attention turns to the possible Pride Park promotion party at the weekend, at home to Carlisle. The SBW panel also rejoice at the news that Puma will be returning at Derby's new kit supplier... and we all have a laugh at Forest following their social media antics this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Cutch and Anton journey to Pride Park for what could have been a nervy home encounter against Leyton Orient, but which turned out as a stress-free afternoon, thanks to a Sonny Bradley brace which saw the Rams easy 3-0 winners. Support SBW on Patreon to access more bonus episodes and subscriber-only content. Try us with a seven day free trial! www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After catching their breath, Chris and Anton are joined by a soggy Richard Cutcher, fresh from his trip to the south coast, where Derby gained a valuable point - and avoided defeat - in the crucial top two clash at Portsmouth. We analyse the main talking points (including the fox on the pitch), and ask if Pompey was the game where Corey Blackett-Taylor finally arrived as a Ram. There's yet more praise for Ebou Adams and his incredible mental fortitude to play whilst fasting for Ramadan, another inevitable mention for the fantastic Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, and our latest attempt at wondering how many more points Derby need to secure promotion. Get more bonus content and exclusive podcasts by supporting SBW on Patreon for as little as £3 a month! www.patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*This is a shortened version of our latest bonus Patreon episode. To hear the interview in full, sign up over at: patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing * In our latest DCFC interview released exclusively in full to SBW Patrons, Richard and Chris spend 40 minutes in the company of the Rams' 'Brummie buffalo', Kane Wilson. Having established himself as a key part of Paul Warne's squad - not least with the winning goal against Bolton Wanderers this month - the 24-year-old told us how at home he feels at Pride Park, and his career ambitions. We also discuss: - The squad's reaction to the Northampton defeat and how Warne has encouraged the team to bounce back. - His distinctive playing style and whether he thinks dribbling is a 'lost art'. - Being 'the buffalo' in the Rams dressing room - His thoughts on Warne's management style and why he gets on so well with 'the gaffer'. - His message to Rams fans ahead of the six crucial remaining league games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the chance to go seven points clear of third place in League One going begging, Chris, Tom and Phil look back on a sorry afternoon at Sixfield, where Derby slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Northampton Town. We analyse the sitters missed, Sonny Bradley's red mist, and the latest possible addition to the injury list. Are Warne's methods leading to more muscle strains, or is it just coincidence and bad luck? There's also analysis of our promotion rivals' run-ins, points predictions for Easter, and we definitely answer the top Rams talking point from the past week... do beans belong on a fry-up plate or in a separate pot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Chris and Cutch as they make a nervy trip up to Pride Park for the massive promotion showdown with Bolton Wanderers. A win would take Derby four points clear of 3rd place in League One, while defeat would pull the Rams back into the playoff mix. Recorded in real time from the stands, our latest 'At The Match' podcast is an emotional journey through a tense and stressful encounter which ultimately ended in relief thanks to Kane Wilson's second half headed winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An amazing 12th away win of the campaign sees Derby County regain 2nd spot in League One, having briefly dropped to 3rd during the week. Chris and Phil Hile are joined by SBW Ultimate Patron Peter Bond to look back on the impressive, satisfying 3-0 away win at Bristol Rovers, the instant impact and evergreen quality of Dwight Gayle, and whether the Rams can squeak automatic promotion without beating another top two rival. There's also a shocking revelation about Branko Strupar, ponderings on who we'd have supported if the club went bust, a Jungle Book-based comparison from Phil for Richie Barker, and our guesses on how many points equate to automatic promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices