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The Ramswriter Podcast

The Ramswriter Podcast

By Simon Long

All things to do with Derby County
Simon 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 show
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The Ramswriter PodcastJan 20, 2021

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01:09:46
Rams tamed by The Shrews

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


Oct 23, 202301:46:56
Things are looking up

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


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Oct 05, 202301:22:21
Back 2 Back wins!

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


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Sep 25, 202301:26:49
2 points dropped or 1 point gained against Pompey?

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


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Sep 18, 202301:40:20
Ramswriter meets Keiran Lee

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


Sep 05, 202301:35:20
Rams Pepper Posh

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


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Aug 29, 202301:28:24
Firing back against Fleetwood

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

Aug 22, 202301:33:22
Paul Warne under pressure?

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


Aug 17, 202301:20:14
Shaky Start

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

Aug 14, 202301:11:39
2023/2024 Season Preview

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

Aug 03, 202301:22:56
Early season expectations

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

Jul 17, 202301:11:51
New kit arrives - Pre season approaches

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

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Jul 07, 202301:18:47
Squad rebuild begins

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

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Jun 23, 202301:43:05
How to change 10 years of hurt?

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

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Jun 05, 202356:05
Season Finale ends in heartbreak at Hillsborough

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




May 08, 202301:47:42
"Oooooo Dave"

"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

Apr 28, 202301:25:39
Dramatic season finale incoming?

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

Apr 14, 202301:39:23
Another loss but playoff hopes not over

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

Apr 03, 202301:19:17
Ramswriter meets Darren Robinson

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 management

How Derby should approach the next 8 games


plus much more

Mar 30, 202301:35:06
Playoff hopes hanging in the balance?

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

Mar 26, 202301:28:45
Mentally strong enough?

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

Are we ready to go up?


Mar 23, 202301:42:47
Derby vs Fleetwood Town preview show

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

Mar 16, 202301:03:52
Exclusive interview with DCFC Women’s manager Sam Griffiths

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
Mar 15, 202346:10
Sibley double keeps Rams in the hunt W/Ed Dawes

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

Mar 13, 202301:15:51
Promotion hopes hang in the balance

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


Mar 09, 202301:24:21
Could March be the month that shapes the league?

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
Mar 02, 202354:21
A fine line between confidence and arrogance

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

Feb 27, 202359:22
Back to winning ways

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

Feb 20, 202301:29:34
Are fans too quick to judge?

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
Nov 11, 202201:21:57
Warne gives warning

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

Oct 27, 202201:33:40
Warne Hub - A new era has begun

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 

Oct 05, 202201:14:22
Welcome to Derby Paul Warne

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


Sep 22, 202201:33:03
First sign of Weakness

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


Sep 05, 202201:07:34
A Knight and Didzy to the rescue

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


Aug 29, 202201:23:51
Two out of three ain't bad

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

Aug 14, 202201:22:57
Ramswriter meets DCFC Women's manager Sam Griffiths

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

Aug 03, 202254:20
The Season Begins

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

Jul 31, 202201:23:11
Ramswriter meets new Radio Derby presenter Dominic Dietrich

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

Jul 18, 202201:05:53
What a week to be a Ram!

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

Jul 08, 202201:17:60
The Rams are Saved

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?

Jul 02, 202257:44
Stadium sold, but Rooney walks

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

Jun 25, 202201:03:08
How admin has affected staff w/Chris Holt

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
May 08, 202201:29:09
Stadium sale a problem

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
Mar 31, 202241:30
Binnie’s out and Rooney concerned

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
Mar 10, 202234:37
Can we survive?

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
Mar 07, 202231:39
#savederbycounty

#savederbycounty

In this episode I talk about my derby county story, how this is effecting staff members, my opinion on EFL, Boro and Wycombe
Jan 19, 202234:16
Another Points Deduction! W/Nigel Owen from Black and White Together Supports Group

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 and Wycombe
and much more
Nov 17, 202101:02:16
Takeover Update w/Elias Burke - The Athletic

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

Oct 27, 202155:31
Derby County Administration Process W/Scott Bebbington

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 

Sep 26, 202146:19
Digesting the Mel Morris Administration interview w/Salam Hafez

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


Sep 20, 202101:42:10