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Perfect for any Rams fan, large, small or otherwise. Can't recommend them enough!
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November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Perfect for any Rams fan, large, small or otherwise. Can't recommend them enough!
Additional point on this - #dcfc need to put a new contract in front of JWZ soon. He only signed to 2027, so is down to his last 18 months now.
I was really pleased to see Jacob Widell Zetterstrom get a nomination for Championship player of the month. Certainly when measured by the advanced goalkeeping metric "PSxG - GA"*, he's up there with the best keepers in the division this season.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Additional point on this - #dcfc need to put a new contract in front of JWZ soon. He only signed to 2027, so is down to his last 18 months now.
I was really pleased to see Jacob Widell Zetterstrom get a nomination for Championship player of the month. Certainly when measured by the advanced goalkeeping metric "PSxG - GA"*, he's up there with the best keepers in the division this season.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I was really pleased to see Jacob Widell Zetterstrom get a nomination for Championship player of the month. Certainly when measured by the advanced goalkeeping metric "PSxG - GA"*, he's up there with the best keepers in the division this season.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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2025-2026 🏴 Championship xG: Expected Goals Leaders
Haji Wright (7.9)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (7.9)
Adam Armstrong (6.8)
Carlton Morris (6.5)
George Hirst (6.1)
Josh Sargent (5.8)
Yuki Ohashi (5.7)
https://fbref.com/en/comps/10/stats/Championship-Stats
Haji Wright (7.9)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (7.9)
Adam Armstrong (6.8)
Carlton Morris (6.5)
George Hirst (6.1)
Josh Sargent (5.8)
Yuki Ohashi (5.7)
https://fbref.com/en/comps/10/stats/Championship-Stats
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
2025-2026 🏴 Championship xG: Expected Goals Leaders
Haji Wright (7.9)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (7.9)
Adam Armstrong (6.8)
Carlton Morris (6.5)
George Hirst (6.1)
Josh Sargent (5.8)
Yuki Ohashi (5.7)
https://fbref.com/en/comps/10/stats/Championship-Stats
Haji Wright (7.9)
Brandon Thomas-Asante (7.9)
Adam Armstrong (6.8)
Carlton Morris (6.5)
George Hirst (6.1)
Josh Sargent (5.8)
Yuki Ohashi (5.7)
https://fbref.com/en/comps/10/stats/Championship-Stats
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Evangelos Marinakis goes on trial in Greece alongside 142 fans over sports-related violence
Evangelos Marinakis goes on trial in Greece alongside 142 fans over sports-related violence
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Fans charged with causing life-threatening explosions
The trial of the Olympiakos chair, Evangelos Marinakis, and dozens of football fans began in Greece on Wednesday, the biggest case of its kind linked to sports-related violence that authorities have vowed to crack down on.
In total, 142 fans face charges of running a crime organisation and causing life-threatening explosions at sporting events. They have denied wrongdoing. Continue reading...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Evangelos Marinakis goes on trial in Greece alongside 142 fans over sports-related violence
WOW! That is incredible. #dcfc unruffled in the first half, less so second half, but huge credit to Weimann for closing down the keeper, and Salvesen for keeping his nerve, à la Kazim-Richards v WBA.
Very much a classic game of two halves. Hull can kick themselves all the way back to Humberside 😁
Very much a classic game of two halves. Hull can kick themselves all the way back to Humberside 😁
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
WOW! That is incredible. #dcfc unruffled in the first half, less so second half, but huge credit to Weimann for closing down the keeper, and Salvesen for keeping his nerve, à la Kazim-Richards v WBA.
Very much a classic game of two halves. Hull can kick themselves all the way back to Humberside 😁
Very much a classic game of two halves. Hull can kick themselves all the way back to Humberside 😁
Amazing work from #dcfc! The Rams seized on Sheffield United's vulnerabilities with ruthless intent to make it three wins on the spin.
Carlton Morris continues to prove a canny signing by Eustace, and is now the Championship’s joint second-top goalscorer (the top scorer who doesn't play for Cov ⚽)
Carlton Morris continues to prove a canny signing by Eustace, and is now the Championship’s joint second-top goalscorer (the top scorer who doesn't play for Cov ⚽)
November 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Amazing work from #dcfc! The Rams seized on Sheffield United's vulnerabilities with ruthless intent to make it three wins on the spin.
Carlton Morris continues to prove a canny signing by Eustace, and is now the Championship’s joint second-top goalscorer (the top scorer who doesn't play for Cov ⚽)
Carlton Morris continues to prove a canny signing by Eustace, and is now the Championship’s joint second-top goalscorer (the top scorer who doesn't play for Cov ⚽)
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Why pints? Is my question.
Up the Rams 🐏
Up the Rams 🐏
November 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Why pints? Is my question.
Up the Rams 🐏
Up the Rams 🐏
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Sheffield United v #dcfc preview. I do think the Blades will head up the table eventually... But hopefully that process won't start this Saturday.
The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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October 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sheffield United v #dcfc preview. I do think the Blades will head up the table eventually... But hopefully that process won't start this Saturday.
The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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Sheffield United v #dcfc preview. I do think the Blades will head up the table eventually... But hopefully that process won't start this Saturday.
The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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October 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sheffield United v #dcfc preview. I do think the Blades will head up the table eventually... But hopefully that process won't start this Saturday.
The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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The biggest question for Eustace is how he replaces Max Johnston. Nyambe? Ward? A wildcard?
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Still chuckling at my mate @peterlee7395.bsky.social's description of QPR being "as toothless as a '60s bingo night" 😂
October 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Still chuckling at my mate @peterlee7395.bsky.social's description of QPR being "as toothless as a '60s bingo night" 😂
Gutted to miss today's game due to work commitments. Picking up six points this week is a huge relief, and gives #dcfc a platform to build on.
The only fly in the ointment today (there's always one...) was Max Johnston's injury. How Eustace covers that isn't going to be a straightforward decision.
The only fly in the ointment today (there's always one...) was Max Johnston's injury. How Eustace covers that isn't going to be a straightforward decision.
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Gutted to miss today's game due to work commitments. Picking up six points this week is a huge relief, and gives #dcfc a platform to build on.
The only fly in the ointment today (there's always one...) was Max Johnston's injury. How Eustace covers that isn't going to be a straightforward decision.
The only fly in the ointment today (there's always one...) was Max Johnston's injury. How Eustace covers that isn't going to be a straightforward decision.
Solidarity with #swfc fans at a horrible time, and everything crossed for a speedy resolution to this crisis.
If that's not the case, the important thing will be to stick together. Tune out social media noise. Keep talking to your fellow Owls, friends and family when you need to.
If that's not the case, the important thing will be to stick together. Tune out social media noise. Keep talking to your fellow Owls, friends and family when you need to.
October 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Solidarity with #swfc fans at a horrible time, and everything crossed for a speedy resolution to this crisis.
If that's not the case, the important thing will be to stick together. Tune out social media noise. Keep talking to your fellow Owls, friends and family when you need to.
If that's not the case, the important thing will be to stick together. Tune out social media noise. Keep talking to your fellow Owls, friends and family when you need to.
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#DERQPR Oppo Profile
The reason John Eustace was willing to walk out on Blackburn for a relegation battle with Derby became clear when the Rams spent big on a summer overhaul of their squad, but it's been a tricky start for the new-look Rams.
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The reason John Eustace was willing to walk out on Blackburn for a relegation battle with Derby became clear when the Rams spent big on a summer overhaul of their squad, but it's been a tricky start for the new-look Rams.
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The reason John Eustace was willing to walk out on Blackburn in the play-off places for a relegation battle with Derby became clear when the Rams spent big on a huge summer overhaul of their squad, bu...
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#DERQPR Oppo Profile
The reason John Eustace was willing to walk out on Blackburn for a relegation battle with Derby became clear when the Rams spent big on a summer overhaul of their squad, but it's been a tricky start for the new-look Rams.
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I think it means the back three is forced - but that needed to happen anyway.
The only obvious player to slot in alongside Ozoh is Bobby Clark, who isn't defensively minded, so #dcfc will need the solid three behind them.
Some have suggested Sanderson in midfield, but I'm not sure about that.
The only obvious player to slot in alongside Ozoh is Bobby Clark, who isn't defensively minded, so #dcfc will need the solid three behind them.
Some have suggested Sanderson in midfield, but I'm not sure about that.
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I think it means the back three is forced - but that needed to happen anyway.
The only obvious player to slot in alongside Ozoh is Bobby Clark, who isn't defensively minded, so #dcfc will need the solid three behind them.
Some have suggested Sanderson in midfield, but I'm not sure about that.
The only obvious player to slot in alongside Ozoh is Bobby Clark, who isn't defensively minded, so #dcfc will need the solid three behind them.
Some have suggested Sanderson in midfield, but I'm not sure about that.
Thankfully, Eustace bowed to the inevitable and changed the system. Once Langas came on, the game ceased to be a one-sided joke. A lot of #dcfcfans were impatient for 🇳🇴 to start. We needed him back.
Fantastic strike from Ozoh, but don't forget the brilliant work from Agyemang that made it happen.
Fantastic strike from Ozoh, but don't forget the brilliant work from Agyemang that made it happen.
That was the most worrying #dcfc first-half since ... Saturday.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
October 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Thankfully, Eustace bowed to the inevitable and changed the system. Once Langas came on, the game ceased to be a one-sided joke. A lot of #dcfcfans were impatient for 🇳🇴 to start. We needed him back.
Fantastic strike from Ozoh, but don't forget the brilliant work from Agyemang that made it happen.
Fantastic strike from Ozoh, but don't forget the brilliant work from Agyemang that made it happen.
That was the most worrying #dcfc first-half since ... Saturday.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
October 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
That was the most worrying #dcfc first-half since ... Saturday.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
JE's gameplan of "Let Norwich have the ball" seems fraught with danger to me.
This is an argument which is also being made in our WhatsApp group.
Not many of the outfield players who started against Oxford could complain if Eustace dropped them. But #dcfc are horribly short of midfield options all of a sudden, which doesn't help matters.
Not many of the outfield players who started against Oxford could complain if Eustace dropped them. But #dcfc are horribly short of midfield options all of a sudden, which doesn't help matters.
Until we can address this in January perhaps we need to to go to 3-5-2, something we can do now Langas is back. Push Johnston and Elder forward to help boss midfield and put balls into the box.
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is an argument which is also being made in our WhatsApp group.
Not many of the outfield players who started against Oxford could complain if Eustace dropped them. But #dcfc are horribly short of midfield options all of a sudden, which doesn't help matters.
Not many of the outfield players who started against Oxford could complain if Eustace dropped them. But #dcfc are horribly short of midfield options all of a sudden, which doesn't help matters.
Norwich next. They're in awful form, and it's possible that a loss to #dcfc would trigger the sack for Liam Manning. It's the sort of game that would have a team in good form and playing with confidence licking their lips. Derby won't get a better opportunity to start turning things around than this
The worry is that Oxford are one of the weaker sides in the league. Here’s hoping for improvement on Tuesday
October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Norwich next. They're in awful form, and it's possible that a loss to #dcfc would trigger the sack for Liam Manning. It's the sort of game that would have a team in good form and playing with confidence licking their lips. Derby won't get a better opportunity to start turning things around than this
Long report on an absolute travesty of a performance from #dcfc at the Kassam. I still have steam coming out of my ears now.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Long report on an absolute travesty of a performance from #dcfc at the Kassam. I still have steam coming out of my ears now.
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I think the squad is imbalanced. Very top-heavy, with nine attackers in the 25, short in midfield, particularly with Travis now out.
Rowett made the simple tweak of going 4-3-3 today, outnumbered #dcfc in midfield, and hey presto, they played through us at will. And they're not a technical side.
Rowett made the simple tweak of going 4-3-3 today, outnumbered #dcfc in midfield, and hey presto, they played through us at will. And they're not a technical side.
Very disappointing indeed I didn’t watched the game today but why do you think we having cracked on this season is it just a unbalanced squad, poor tactics , poor recruitment? Possibly poor man management?
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I think the squad is imbalanced. Very top-heavy, with nine attackers in the 25, short in midfield, particularly with Travis now out.
Rowett made the simple tweak of going 4-3-3 today, outnumbered #dcfc in midfield, and hey presto, they played through us at will. And they're not a technical side.
Rowett made the simple tweak of going 4-3-3 today, outnumbered #dcfc in midfield, and hey presto, they played through us at will. And they're not a technical side.