Chris, Richard and Tom pick the bones out of a disappointing display in the play-off semi-final first leg, which leaves the Rams with a mountain to climb if they're to reach Wembley. There's discussion of Lampard's selection, *that* penalty decision, the headbutt, and more. Can Derby County rewrite history and still make the Championship play-off final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2019•36 min
As Frank Lampard secures a Championship play-off spot for Derby County in his first season as a manager, Tom and Richard look back on the superb win over West Brom which extended the Rams' season. Then there's the small matter of Leeds United. Can Derby better a team who battered them twice this season? We spoke to the Leeds podcast Talking Shutt to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2019•41 min
The Rams came out on top in an entertaining and gutsy victory against Bristol City, in what had been labelled a 'play-off quarter-final' that leaves Derby just three points from securing sixth place and a shot at promotion once again. We discuss the main talking points from Ashton Gate and whether the Rams can take their promising form into the closing fixtures at Swansea and at home to West Brom. GET IN TOUCH! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) and stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your a...
Apr 29, 2019•35 min
An egg-straordinary Easter weekend sees Derby climb back into the tops six with a last gasp win over QPR, as Bristol City and Middlesbrough stumble. We analyse how important those four Easter points could be, and preview the massive away encounter with Bristol City which could decide the Rams' season. GET IN TOUCH! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2019•46 min
A fortnight of fluctuating fortunes for Derby as a mixed bag of results leaves Lampard's men clinging on to the top six race. There's analysis of the six-goal Brentford thriller, the abysmal Blackburn defeat, and the thrashing of beleaguered Bolton Wanderers. We also chat to Scottish football reporter Gareth Law about Graeme Shinnie, the Rams' latest transfer target, and celebrate our 50th episode - a half century of podcasts! SUBSCRIBE: Follow us on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud SOCIAL: We're ...
Apr 15, 2019•42 min
The Millers are mullered! Chris, Richard and Tom revel in Derby's six-goal pasting of Rotherham United - was it our best attacking display of the season? There's also analysis of the Fans' Forum, and a chat with Stuart Forsyth about his new book, 'Derby County; The turbulent 80s week by week'. SUBSCRIBE: Follow the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2019•48 min
Are Derby back on track? As three unbeaten games suggest the Rams are still in the running for the top six, Chris, Richard and Tom analyse whether five points should've been more, single out Bradley Johnson and Jayden Bogle for praise and assess Harry Wilson's dip in form. There are also predictions for the rest of the season and our new guessing game, 'King of Clubs'. Thanks for listening! FOLLOW US! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2CqOpnC Instagram: @stevebloomerswashing Twitter: @SteveBloomerPod Lea...
Mar 17, 2019•44 min
Derby's worst first half performance in years sees an embarrassing 4-0 capitulation at Aston Villa. Richard, Tom and Chris attempt to dissect an abysmal showing and analyse where the Rams' natural position is in the Championship. There's also debate on Frank Lampard's 'negativity' comments - is it ever justified to boo your own team? SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE: Follow the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2019•41 min
February eh? Richard and Tom relocated to the pub for the latest East Midlands derby in our first pod recorded directly before and after a Rams game. Forest have the local derby spoils - but how concerned should we be long-term about Derby's slump in form? There's also input from other Rams fans in the pub, your tweets on Derby's next move, and a look ahead to the Aston Villa clash. SUBSCRIBE! Follow SBW on iTunes, Spotify or Soundcloud to get the latest podcast first. Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 26, 2019•23 min
Derby's cup dreams are over following a tame last 16 FA Cup defeat to Brighton. The result followed a disappointing draw against bottom club Ipswich, leaving Chris and Richard to wonder if teams are starting to work Frank Lampard's side out. There's also a chat with Club 84, the Rams supporters group who want to bring the noise back to Pride Park's south stand, and discussion on whether Derby will make the top six come May. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on Spotify, iTunes or Soundcloud. FOLLOW! You can f...
Feb 17, 2019•46 min
Derby drop out of the top six with a frustrating goalless draw at Deepdale, but progress continues in the FA Cup. There's the case for the defence after consecutive clean sheets, and we also ask who should fill the Rams midfield with Mason Mount likely to miss the whole of February. We've also spoken to Jordan Blackwell from the Leicester Mercury about Derby's latest loan recruit, Andy King. CONTACT US! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) Email: stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your ad cho...
Feb 05, 2019•37 min
SBW look back on another eventful fortnight for Derby, who stay in the promotion mix by doing the double over Reading and progress in the FA Cup thanks to more comeback heroics. There's also chat on the Rams latest signing, Ashley Cole (!), and whether the veteran fullback can still cut it in English football, with Josh Guesman from the 'Corner of the Galaxy' podcast. GET IN TOUCH! Twitter: @SteveBloomerPod Facebook: @stevebloomerswashing Instagram: stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad ...
Jan 22, 2019•47 min
Derby's latest fightback saw them force a replay from Premier League Southampton in the FA Cup from two goals down. Chris, Richard and Tom discuss the mercurial Tom Lawrence, Jack Marriott hitting double figures and how to fix our defensive woes. There's also a preview of Derby's clash with Leeds United as we speak to Yorkshire Evening Post Chief Football Writer Phil Hay, who tells us how Marcelo Bielsa has transformed the Yorkshire side and the weaknesses which can be exposed on Friday. Thanks ...
Jan 08, 2019•48 min
Football, eh? A breathless, extraordinary end to 2018 saw Derby claim one of their wins of the season in a 4-3 thriller in Norwich. But did Derby's late show paper over the defensive cracks? Chris, Richard and Tom try to pick the bones from a bonkers game in Norfolk, there's your tweets on your best Rams moments of 2018 and our podcast highlights from the last 12 months. Thanks for listening and here's to 2019! Twitter: @SteveBloomerPod Instagram: stevebloomerswashing Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Dec 30, 2018•48 min
Merry Christmas! In our festive special, Chris, Richard and Tom face off in a DCFC trivia battle over five rounds. Who knows the exact capacity of Pride Park, or Danny Dichio's previous clubs? All will be revealed... SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! Follow us on Soundcloud and iTunes to get the latest podcast first. Twitter: @SteveBloomerPod Email: stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2018•37 min
A tense East Midland Derby draw sees the Rams consolidate their top six place - Chris, Richard and Tom review the clash with the neighbours and also analyse the gritty away win at Wigan. With the half-way point of 18/19 nearly upon us, we each make a case for Derby's player of the season so far and ask whether the Rams are matching expectations. FOLLOW SBW! Twitter: @SteveBloomerPod Instagram: stevebloomerswashing Facebook: @stevebloomerswashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Dec 18, 2018•44 min
SBW salutes Harry Wilson as the Welsh wizard helps Derby keep pace with the playoffs. Is the Liverpool loanee now outshining Mason Mount? There's also discussion on Bradley Johnson, Scott Carson and Derby's defensive woes. Oh, and as asked if you've ever seen a Derby player out shopping. You delivered. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! Follow SBW on Soundcloud and iTunes. Share on Facebook and Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2018•49 min
SBW sat down with BBC legend John Motson for a fascinating chat about his 50 years as a commentator, covering Derby's greatest era, sparring with Brian Clough, the Baseball Ground and more. We also heard from Motty's son Fred - a lifelong Ram and Derby season ticket holder - about the family's connection to the club. * PLEASE SHARE THE PODCAST! * Leave us a review on iTunes, give us a RT on Twitter or tell another Derby fan in your life about SBW. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad c...
Nov 21, 2018•47 min
Lampard's Rams hit their stride as an impressive win over Birmingham starts November as October finished. There was the Chelsea cup tie too, where Derby went down fighting, leaving the mood in the Rams camp very rosy. Can we maintain this form in the chaotic Championship? We also hear from Jamie Thrasivolou, the man behind the 'We Are Derby' poem, and get the Villa view ahead of Derby's next league clash. SUBSCRIBE! Follow SBW on Soundcloud or iTunes to get the latest episode first. GET IN TOUCH...
Nov 06, 2018•47 min
Lampard's swashbuckling young Rams put Sheffield Utd and West Brom to the sword with two superb wins... was the latter Derby's best away performance against a promotion rival? Chris, Richard and Tom also discuss the Rams' highly effective high press, wax lyrical about Tom Huddlestone, and look forward to trips to Middlesbrough and Chelsea. GET IN TOUCH! @SteveBloomerPod, stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2018•41 min
Our very own Richard Cutcher reveals all about his one season, nine years ago, spent as Derby County's beloved mascot. What's it like inside that giant costume? Did he get on with Derby's players? How does it feel leading out your boyhood team in front of 33,000 people? - Hit FOLLOW on Soundcloud or SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to get every SBW podcast episode first. - Get in touch! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter), stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Oct 16, 2018•44 min
Derby's form stutters after three winless league games following the triumphant night at Old Trafford. Chris and Tom discuss the daunting upcoming fixture list, whether the Rams should have picked up more than two points from their last three games, and salute Mason Mount's England call up. SUBSCRIBE! Follow SBW on Soundcloud and iTunes GET IN TOUCH! Find us on Facebook, Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod) and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 08, 2018•45 min
Derby's best football for years? The Rams see off Brentford with a scintillating first half display as Mason Mount continues to run the show. Chris, Richard and Tom celebrate Derby's young loanees and look back on another topsy-turvy fortnight at Pride Park. - Get in touch! We're @SteveBloomerPod on Twitter, stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook and Instagram. - SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud or iTunes so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Sep 24, 2018•42 min
SBW sat down with one of Derby's greatest recent goalscorers. Dean Sturridge told us how he became a 20-goal-a-season striker, his relationship with Baiano and Wanchope, the Baseball Ground, and much more. 'Deano' also discusses his failed move to Arsenal, breaking through from the Derby youth team, and his thoughts on the current Rams set-up under Frank Lampard. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and get in touch! @SteveBloomerPod stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com stevebloomerswashing.com Learn more about y...
Sep 10, 2018•50 min
A solid August sees Frank's Rams win four out of six - with more late drama. Chris, Richard and Tom reflect on Derby's best start in seven years and ask if our bulging squad is helping out. There's also analysis of those two glorious wins over Hull, and farewell (for now) to Derby's loan departures. We've also got news of a new player interview coming soon. SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud or Apple Podcasts to get it first! @SteveBloomerPod stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com stevebloomerswashing.com Learn mo...
Sep 04, 2018•38 min
Chris and Richard pick the bones out of Derby's 2-1 defeat at the New Den which saw back-to-back losses for Frank Lampard. Does the system need to change after seven goals condeded in three games, or the players? Theres also a chat with Telegraph Midlands football reporter John Percy, who fills us in on 'undisclosed fees', FFP, Mel Morris and plenty more. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Hit 'follow' on Soundcloud or subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad cho...
Aug 20, 2018•43 min
Chris and Tom relive a memorable opening day at Reading, thanks to Tom Lawrence's stunning last-gasp winner. What will Frank Lampard have learned from his first competitive game as Derby manager? Who were the stand-out performers for the Rams? There's also a look at Derby's promotion rivals - who's in contention for Championship promotion? We also assess which fringe players should get a run-out in Derby's League Cup fixture at Oldham. Get in touch! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) stevebloomerswashin...
Aug 05, 2018•37 min
We're back! Chris, Richard and Tom return for the 'difficult second series' ahead of Derby County's 18/19 campaign. In our pre-season preview, we analyse the Rams' squad, and get the lowdown on new boy Mason Mount from Goal.com's Chelsea correspondent. There's also an exclusive, extended interview with Curtis Davies, who gave SBW his thoughts on Lampard, promotion, life after football, and much more. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get the latest episode pushed straight to your device. This season S...
Jul 23, 2018•50 min
Welcome Frank! The Rams announce Lampard as their new manager, and with it a whole host of questions we probably can't answer. Will our playing style change? Have Derby fans' expectations gone up or down? Will Tom get 'Terry 26' on the back of his shirt? Our final podcast of 17/18 is also a season review, as we select our own Goal/Player of the season, and the SBW trio attempt to predict the Rams' starting XI for 18/19. Thanks for listening in our debut campaign, and don't forget to follow us on...
Jun 05, 2018•52 min
Goodbye Gary - Derby are left searching for their seventh managerial appointment in less than five years after Rowett departs for Stoke City. Chris, Richard and Tom discuss whether Rams fans should feel let down, look back on how Rowett's reign will be remembered, and analyse the leading candidates for the Pride Park hot seat. FOLLOW US! @SteveBloomerPod Hosted by @ChrisParsons274, with @RCutcher and @TomDCFC87 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2018•36 min