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The Ramswriter Podcast

by Simon Long

All things to do with Derby CountySimon Long and Chris Holt give you their weekly views and opinions on Derby County- Get involved! Send me a message via twitter @dcfc_cmh and we will answer questions or comments on my showFollow us on our socials Facebook, instagram and TikTok - The Ramswriter PodcastAny enquiries email [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Rams tamed by The Shrews

    In this episode Simon and Chris discuss Loss to Shrewsbury Too predictable? Warne on thin ice? Angry fans Who could replace Warne? Fans Q and A and much much more thank you to those fans for all your comments

  2. Things are looking up

    In this episode Simon is joined by Nick and George Webster and they discuss Draw at home to Cambridge Win away at Blackpool Fans reaction to both games Max Bird return Korey Smith excellence Nyambe and Fornah game changers Cheltenham predicitons Fans Q and A LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE

  3. Back 2 Back wins!

    In this episode Simon and Chris discuss Back to back wins Sexy football Does the performance matter? Wilson must start Brave team selection needed and much more like share and subscribe

  4. 2 points dropped or 1 point gained against Pompey?

    Simon and Chris are joined by Nick Webster as they discuss Poor performance but gain a point Fan expectation too high? What is the game plan/tactics? What is our strongest XI? Lincoln predicitons? Fan Q & A and much more remember to like and subscribe

  5. Ramswriter meets Keiran Lee

    Simon and Chris are joined by award winning adult actor, director, producer and HUGE derby fan Keiran Lee They Discuss:- Defeat to Bolton Derby's recruitment in this window Dodgy Ref or poor performance? Wayne Rooney's departure Fans Q and A and much more

  6. Rams Pepper Posh

    In this episode Simon and Chris discuss Rams win at Posh Waggy on fire Midfield balance Should we sell Collins? Where do Fornah and John-Jules fit Deadline Day Bolton preview your Q and A AND MUCH MORE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE

  7. Firing back against Fleetwood

    In this episode Chris and Simon discuss Victory over Fleetwood A trio of injuries Praise for Rooney and Thompson Transfer panic stations? Posh preview Your Q and A AND MUCH MORE

  8. Paul Warne under pressure?

    Chris and Simon are joined by Hilary Leam from the Rams Trust and they discuss Dreadful performance against Oxford Home nerves? Warne the right man? Whats his style? Get rid of 352? Should we sell Cashin? and much more

  9. Shaky Start

    In this episode Simon and Chris discuss First 3 games Midfield imbalance Collins work rate Defensive breakdown Oxford prediction Your Questions and Answers and much more

  10. 2023/2024 Season Preview

    Chris and I discuss final pre season game vs Sheff Utd Will Waghorn return Will Bird Leave Warne interview Wigan preview your questions

  11. Early season expectations

    Simon and Chris are joined by nick Webster as they discuss Bradley, Washington and Wilson arrival Knight departure Who plays up front? Where does Barkhuizen play? Starting 11 prediction's and much more

  12. New kit arrives - Pre season approaches

    In this episode Simon and Chris discuss David Clowes interview Warne's pre match interview Potential new signings (2 have now signed since recording) Sonny Bradley and Connor Washington New kit launch and much more like and subscribe

  13. Squad rebuild begins

    In this episode Chris and I respond to our TikTok followers questions - (follow us on TikTok @theramswriter) We discuss 4 new signings Our best XI from the last decade Hopes for the upcoming season Which Striker to sign? Thank you Didzy and much much more Like and Subscribe

  14. How to change 10 years of hurt?

    in this episode Chris and Simon discuss Failures in previous seasons What's needed to succeed in League One Should the academy be scrapped? Roberts to be Derby's first summer signing? Spine of the team remember to like share and subscribe

  15. Season Finale ends in heartbreak at Hillsborough

    Chris and I are joined by Nick Webster and discuss Derby's defeat at Hillsborough Controversial penalty Was not going up a blessing in desguise? Who stays? Who goes next season? Lee Bonis potential signing? Our season highlights Your Q and A AND MUCH MORE

  16. "Oooooo Dave"

    Chris and I are joined by Rams fan Nick Webster as we discuss Derby’s successful change in formation Hourihane named in Team of the year Mcgoldrick not named Would we keep Roberts and Didzy next season? The playoff run in Portsmouth preview And much more including a tale about Craig Bryson

  17. Dramatic season finale incoming?

    Chris and I discuss Derby's win against Forest Green and draw against MK Dons what type of midfielder is Knight? Are the youngsters improving under Warne Will Bird and Knight go to help summer rebuild? How dramatic could the ending of this season be? and much more

  18. Another loss but playoff hopes not over

    In this episode Chris and I dissect the defeat against Ipswich Is 352 the way to go? Can we still make playoffs? Better to rebuild in League One or Championship? Does Cashin need a rest? Forest green preview and more

  19. Ramswriter meets Darren Robinson

    Chris and I sit down with former DCFC Academy coach, iScout CEO and BBC Radio Derby Pundit Darren Robinson Darren uses his in depth knowledge and experience of the game to talk about How to manage loss of form as a coach The finer details of marginal gains Mindset changes and body language Game...

  20. Playoff hopes hanging in the balance?

    Chris and I discuss Derby's second half collapse as the Rams fall to a 2-0 at Peterborough How much do the players want this? Is there pressure on us to go up this year? Game management an issue? Players tired? All this and more

  21. Mentally strong enough?

    Chris and I are joined by Nick Webster and we discuss Derby's defeat to Fleetwood and what went wrong Was team bonding to Cheltenham a bad idea? Liam Thompson leaves to join Scunthorpe Curtis Davies on Plymouth defeat and has it affected mentality? Paul Warne press conference Peterborough preview...

  22. Derby vs Fleetwood Town preview show

    Chris and I discuss Paul Warne's post match press conference Team selection - knight or Sibley Assessing Tony Springett How we beat Fleetwood? Score predictions

  23. Exclusive interview with DCFC Women’s manager Sam Griffiths

    Chris sits down with DCFC Womens manager to discuss- The Season so far, The upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest, the integration in to the club and what the future could hold for DCFC Women

  24. Sibley double keeps Rams in the hunt W/Ed Dawes

    BBC Radio Derby's Ed Dawes joins Chris and Simon to discuss Derby's 3-2 win at Oxford Does Sibley keep his starting place How will the team look next season A look at the final 10 fixtures Ed's playoff memories and much more

  25. Promotion hopes hang in the balance

    Simon and Chris discuss the draw and defeat against Shrewsbury and Plymouth. Lack of tactical fouls Best midfield 3 Warne's post match press interview Team prediction for Oxford and much more

  26. Could March be the month that shapes the league?

    Chris and Simon discuss Derby's 2-0 win against Cheltenham we look at the impact of Dobbin the importance of McGoldrick Preview Shrewsbury how exciting the month of March could be

  27. A fine line between confidence and arrogance

    Chris and Simon react to Derby's 4-1 loss away to Barnsley How to manage away games? time to change it up? Rams Weekly quiz? Fans Q&A Cheltenham Preview

  28. Back to winning ways

    We're back! Join Chris and I as we discuss Derby's 2-0 victory over Charlton Harvey White or Max Bird New head of recruitment Social media talk and fan Q and A Plus much more

  29. Are fans too quick to judge?

    In this episode Chris and I are joined by Rams fan Nick Webster and we discuss Fans to quick to judge Warne after Torquay draw Wildsmith Heroics at Anfield Krystian Bielik potential return January transfer window thoughts New shirts sponsor - reaction to Stephen Pearce announcing it

  30. Warne gives warning

    The fans gave us the questions we gave you the answers. Hourihane to continue starting Should Bird relinquish the captains armband Collins been a miss? Change of formation? Mendez-Laing up front with Collins? and much much more

  31. Warne Hub - A new era has begun

    In this episode Chris and I discuss Paul Warne's concerns over lack of squad depth A victory against Cambridge what we learnt from the EFL trophy game against Mansfield Max Bird reinvigoration in midfield and much more

  32. Welcome to Derby Paul Warne

    In this episode Chris and I are joined by Cory from Rams Review Podcast as we discuss Liam Rosenior relieved of his position Paul Warne comes in as new Head Coach How the dynamics of the club could change What the team will shape up and style of play and much more

  33. First sign of Weakness

    In this episode Chris and I discuss Plymouth exposing Derby's weakness James Collin's finally scores Midfield issues Poor substitutions Deadline day frustrations

  34. A Knight and Didzy to the rescue

    Chris and I discuss Derby's last 4 fixtures Late drama at Peterborough Competition for places Faith in Collins Potential deadline day twists Rosenior to be given permanent role and much more

  35. Two out of three ain't bad

    Chris and I discuss Derby's 2 out of 3 victories this week Should there be so much pressure on James Collins to score Louie Sibley impact player or starter Could Eiran Cashin be on other clubs radars A look forward to Shrewsbury

  36. Ramswriter meets DCFC Women's manager Sam Griffiths

    Chris and I chat to DCFC Women's manager Sam Griffiths Impact of Lionesses victory for Derby Playing at Pride Park of Mickleover What the club can do to raise the profile Dream of reaching the WSL How DCFC compare to other clubs The future of the Women's game and much more

  37. The Season Begins

    Chris and I discuss Derby's opening 1-0 against Oxford Rating the new signings Jason Knight at RB David Clowes interview with RamsTv Departures England's Women win the Euros - what this could mean for DCFC Women

  38. Ramswriter meets new Radio Derby presenter Dominic Dietrich

    Chris and I chat with new BBC Radio Derby presenter Dominic Dietrich. We discuss even more new signings CKR goodbye Transfer Rumours Liam Rosenior's job as interim League 1 insight Derby 1-0 Hertha Berlin

  39. What a week to be a Ram!

    Chris and I discuss the positive week at Pride Park 6 new signings and what they will bring 4 players signing new contracts Season tickets are out update on new kit what to expect in pre season against Bradford

  40. The Rams are Saved

    Chris and I discuss David Clowes buying the club out of administration we also discuss potential transfers how the club moves forward where we will finish in league 1 Liam Rosenior to get the managers role permanently?

  41. Stadium sold, but Rooney walks

    Chris and I discuss, Who is David Clowes Is he in pole position now he owns the stadium? Rooney walks -we react to his decision Who replaces him a coach or manager? putting a positive spin on things

  42. How admin has affected staff w/Chris Holt

    In this episode I am joined by Pride Park MC Chris Holt and we discuss how admin has affected staff, his thoughts on Chris Kirchner, his thoughts on the stadium and how to rebuild Derby County

  43. Stadium sale a problem

    In this episode I talk about The stadium sale being a problem for potential buyers. Mike Ashley being ignored, time to make a voices heard

  44. Binnie’s out and Rooney concerned

    In this episode I give my reaction to The Binnie Brother’s bid being rejected and i also react to Rooney’s hard truths in his press conference

  45. Can we survive?

    In this episode I talk through my thoughts on the recent win against Barnsley, recent performances, how key Lawrence and Ravel can be

  46. #savederbycounty

    In this episode I talk about my derby county story, how this is effecting staff members, my opinion on EFL, Boro and Wycombe

  47. Another Points Deduction! W/Nigel Owen from Black and White Together Supports Group

    in the episode I am joined by Nigel Owen a member of Black and White Together Supporters Group. He explains what the group is about and what they aim to achieve uY6XLnG9xyVZWbYveksK we also discuss liquidation State of play with the stadium Wayne Rooney's future New owners Legal battle with Boro...

  48. Takeover Update w/Elias Burke - The Athletic

    In this episode I am joined by Elias Burke from the Athletic and we discuss Chris Kirchner - His links to Derby Interview with Admin on TalkSport Elias thoughts on season so far What EFL want for Derby Blackburn preview

  49. Derby County Administration Process W/Scott Bebbington

    On today's episode I am joined by Insolvency Practitioner Scott Bebbington and we discsuss Admin process who loses out Derby County Football Club ltd - umbrella companies Stadium sale Easy Sale? Best/Worse case scenarios probable outcome

  50. Digesting the Mel Morris Administration interview w/Salam Hafez

    In this episode i go through the Mel Morris interview on Radio Derby Salam and I dissect each point that Mel made and how the club has ended up in adminstration

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

All things to do with Derby CountySimon Long and Chris Holt give you their weekly views and opinions on Derby County- Get involved! Send me a message via twitter @dcfc_cmh and we will answer questions or comments on my showFollow us on our socials Facebook, instagram and TikTok - The Ramswriter PodcastAny enquiries email [email protected]

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