SBW chatted to Rams top scorer Martyn Waghorn in our latest lockdown podcast, as Derby's No.9 gave his in-depth views on how to cope in the 'new normal', the risk of injury or virus transmission when football returns, the strikers he wants to emulate, the contrasting styles of Cocu and Lampard, and ofcourse the influence of Wayne Rooney. Chris, Tom, Richard and Anton also mulled over Mason Bennett's latest indiscretion, and analysed whether Chris Martin will get another contract at Pride Park. S...
May 13, 2020•52 min
The second part of our extended conversation with Steve McClaren sees the former Rams boss explain why he felt 'frustrated' by his two managerial spells. McClaren also relived his stint as Jim Smith's assistant in 1990s, told us what went wrong with the England job, how he found redemption in Holland... and what he makes of the current Derby set-up. SUBSCRIBE! Hit follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Soundcloud to get the latest episode of SBW sent straight to your device. EMAIL: steve...
Apr 27, 2020•36 min
In the first of a two-part interview, SBW sat down with former Rams player, coach and manager, Steve McClaren, for a full and frank account of his two spells in charge since 2013. McClaren came closer than any recent Derby boss to Premier League promotion, only to fail in devastating, dramatic circumstances. McClaren gave us his honest view on the 'brave, committed' nearly men of 2013/14, what went wrong the following season... and how his second spell in charge quickly turned sour in 2017. *SHA...
Apr 23, 2020•57 min
Cutch, Tom and Anton discuss Derby County and football in general's response to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, and what the immediate future may hold for the Rams and the Football League. Tom, Anton and the listeners provide their Derby County suggestions for Isolation Heaven and Isolation Hell, and there is also a bumper of round of quiz questions. FOLLOW US! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) 'stevebloomerswashing' (Facebook/Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Apr 13, 2020•55 min
SBW caught up with RamsTV lead presenter and lifelong Rams fan Owen Bradley, who gave us his take on Cocu's rollercoaster first year, the art of good commentary, how Derby are coping with the Covid crisis and how he came to follow the Rams. ***SUBSCRIBE! Follow Steve Bloomer's Washing on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts and Spotify to get the latest episode sent straight to your device.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020•48 min
Chris, Richard and Tom are reunited (possibly for the last time in a while) as they attempt to make sense of English football grinding to a halt as a result of the coronavirus global pandemic. As the beautiful game - and society - face dire consequences from Covid-19, we attempt to provide some light relief to those in need of their football fix, while also analysing the ramifications on Derby County, and how we'll cope. FOLLOW US! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) 'stevebloomerswashing' (Facebook/Inst...
Mar 17, 2020•57 min
Derby County returned to winning ways on the road with an emphatic victory at Hillsborough thanks to a Tom Lawrence brace and hat-trick of assists from Chris Martin. Cutch, Tom and Anton discuss the improving away form, a couple of frustrating results against QPR and Fulham and the futures of Chris Martin and Jayden Bogle. FOLLOW US: @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) @stevebloomerswashing (Facebook/Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Derby County's quest for the Most Average Season Ever continues with another win, another draw and another defeat. Chris and Richard analyse the long-awaited away win at Swansea, the frantic five-goal thriller at Bristol City, and the drab draw at home to Huddersfield. There's also discussion on Radio Derby's sacking of Craig Ramage for his racist remark made towards Derby's black players. FOLLOW US: @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) @stevebloomerswashing (Facebook/Instagram) Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 19, 2020•47 min
Only Derby County could squeeze their best AND worst result of the season into four days, and that's exactly what Phillip Cocu's Jekyll & Hyde Rams have done. Chris, Richard and Anton salute the spectacular four-goal shoeing of Stoke City, before asking what on earth went wrong earlier in the same week against Luton Town. There's also your five-word reviews of Rooney's first month, our analysis of the January transfer window (it doesn't take long), and another attempt at Goal of the Month (o...
Feb 04, 2020•50 min
A truly woeful FA Cup tie against Northampton Town sees the Rams needing a replay to secure a fifth round spot... but they're still in the hat. Chris, Tom and Anton pick the bones out of an uninspiring display against their League Two opposition, and also look back on the home win over Hull City. There's also some inevitable discussion of Derby's EFL charge over FFP. a preview of the Rams' trip to Luton, Goal of the Month, and a tribute to the departing George Thorne. FOLLOW US! Twitter: @SteveB...
Jan 25, 2020•57 min
The new year sees Derby County still unbeaten (enjoy it while it lasts!), as Crystal Palace are dispatched in the FA Cup before Duane Holmes' late volley snatches an unlikely point on Teeside. How long can the Rams continue their undefeated stretch in 2020? Penalties, Rooney, VAR, Deon Burton (!), transfer rumours and loads more are all discussed in our latest pod. We were also joined on the phone once again by Daily Telegraph Midlands football reporter John Percy, who filled us in on the latest...
Jan 14, 2020•57 min
Derby start the new year as they ended the last - with a 2-1 home win easing unrest around Pride Park. How influential was Wayne Rooney after his long-awaited debut for the Rams against Barnsley? Chris and Tom analyse Captain Wazza's first appearance, and also single out Derby's academy youngsters for more praise. With an FA Cup tie away at Crystal Palace next, we're also joined by Eagles fan Alan Burrows, who filled us in on their season so far, players to watch and how seriously they'll take t...
Jan 03, 2020•52 min
2019 is nearly over, and frankly it can't finish soon enough for Phillip Cocu's travel sick Rams, as only a last minute bundled equaliser spares them the embarrassment of another away defeat, this time at bottom club Wigan Athletic. Chris and Richard analyse the talking points from Derby's Boxing Day fixture, look back on the year that was and make a few New Year's resolutions for Derby's players. CONTACT US! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com RATE US ON APPLE PODCASTS! SU...
Dec 27, 2019•44 min
The Steve Bloomer’s Washing boys take a break from contemporary Derby County developments to pay tribute to the most successful manager of their lifetime - the late Jim Smith. The Bald Eagle took charge of the Rams in the summer of 1995, leading an entertaining Derby side to automatic promotion in his first season. He took charge of four full seasons in the Premier League, taking the Rams to the brink of Europe with plenty of memorable signings and results along the way. Chris, Cutch and Tom dis...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr
No Derby fan can deny the last decade for the Rams has been eventful. Four playoff campaigns, plenty of managers, heroes, villains and everything in between. But which 11 players made the biggest contribution to Derby County between 2010 and 2020? Chris, Richard, Tom and Anton sat down to name their combined Team of the Decade (plus four subs) from the Rams 10-year stay in the Championship. Which fans favourites made the cut? Listen to find out! @SteveBloomerPod stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com Le...
Dec 09, 2019•58 min
The Rams' patchy season continues with a win, draw and, predictably, another 3-0 defeat in London in their last three games. Wayne Rooney's unveiling against QPR failed to mask a lacklustre display, and Derby's woeful away record continued at Fulham. Which injured first-teamer are we missing most? Are we a midtable side, or a good team who are underperforming? Chris, Richard and Tom assess the last Rams fortnight... and squeeze in a cheeky round of 'Where Ram I' to wrap up Episode 69. GET IN TOU...
Dec 03, 2019•54 min
After 276 games, 42 goals and an historic hattrick... comes one podcast interview. Rams hero Craig Bryson joined us on SBW to look back on his eight years at Pride Park - from his early career and 'owing everything to Nigel Clough', to play-off heartache, Forest hattricks, a fall-out with Steve McClaren, and a new lease of life under Frank Lampard. Bryso also told us how he ended up in Covent Garden with Rams fans before the Play Off Final, his possible post-football career as a personal trainer...
Nov 17, 2019•49 min
Yet more travel sickness sees Phillip Cocu lose his first league East Midlands derby, as the Rams are beaten at The City Ground. There were plenty of positives in Derby's latest away defeat, as Chris, Richard, Tom and Anton discuss. There's analysis too on the fourth consecutive home win over a poor Middlesbrough side, the inevitable chat on the exit of disgraced captain Richard Keogh, your comments and more. Thanks for listening! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) @stevebloomerswashing (Facebook and In...
Nov 11, 2019•47 min
The Rams are not quite 'mauled by the Tigers', but certainly well beaten as two second half goals mean another defeat on the road. There was, however, that papering-over-the-cracks last minute win over Wigan to compensate for Derby's latest loss - leaving Chris, Tom and Anton to wonder at what point we write off 2019/20 as Officially A Transition Season. There's also Goal of the Month, WhereRamI, and plenty more Rams chat. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Oct 30, 2019•49 min
Another London away day, another catastrophic performance. Richard, Anton and Ryan unpick the mess that was Charlton 3 Derby 0, and ask if the warning signs are there that the Rams are in for a midtable campaign...(or worse?). There are some of your hilarious 'five word reviews', and Richard once again disgraces himself at Guess The XI. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019•39 min
Derby's small but nonetheless important unbeaten run continues with seven points in (just over) seven days, thanks to consecutive morale-boosting home wins. Chris and Richard are joined by SBW debutant Ryan Burton to look back on the Rams' last two league fixtures. Questions we attempt to tackle include: Should Jayden Bogle play further forward? How long can we stay unbeaten for? And is Graeme Shinnie the answer in Derby's midfield? SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Send the pod on to another Rams fans, and ...
Oct 07, 2019•46 min
How do you sum up that week? Seven days which Derby fans won't forget in a hurry ended with a breathless 3-2 win over Birmingham, giving Phillip Cocu his first home win as Rams boss. Will the five-goal thriller kickstart Derby's season? And what part will Chris Martin play after coming back in from the cold? Ofcourse, there's also discussion on the off-field events which ruled Richard Keogh out for the season and saw two Derby players charged with drink-driving. Where do we go from here after th...
Sep 30, 2019•44 min
Has Phillip Cocu had the result which could kickstart Derby's season? Chris, Richard and Tom review the most unlikely of away draws at Elland Road, ask how we scraped a point... and assess *the Chris Martin question*. There's a look back too on the Cardiff stalemate, Steve Gibson's ongoing vendetta against the Rams, and a new slice of Derby County trivia nonsense. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud to get each episode first FOLLOW US: Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod), Facebook and Insta (stev...
Sep 23, 2019•46 min
Derby County's cult hero Costa Rican joined us for a nostalgic chat in our latest interview special. Wanchope, who scored 28 Rams goals in all competitions, explained how he nearly became a pro basketball player before coming to England, his fiery relationship with Jim Smith, his favourite Derby teammate, and ofcourse *that* Old Trafford debut goal. SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Follow us on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud - and don't forget to RT or share our podcast on Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod) or Face...
Sep 08, 2019•41 min
Did that really happen? A disastrous London away day sees Derby's second 3-0 defeat in less than a week - the first time they've lost consecutive games by three goals since the end of Paul Clement's reign in 2016. What on earth went wrong at Brentford - and was it a freak result or a worrying sign of problems to come? Richard, Tom and Anton pick the bones from a week to forget. SHARE! Retweet us on Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod) or share the podcast on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 03, 2019•54 min
Phillip Cocu tastes competitive defeat for the first time as Derby manager... and it wasn't pretty. Chris and Tom wince over some calamitous defending and wonder if three at the back is the long-term solution for the Rams. There's also a preview of Derby's fixtures against promotion favourites West Brom, and Nottingham Forest. Are our bitter rivals finally top six competitors again? GET IN TOUCH! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitter) stevebloomerswashing (Instagram) stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com stevebloo...
Aug 21, 2019•48 min
Derby County are off and running for the 19/20 campaign, as Chris, Tom and Anton look back on the Rams' unbeaten start against Huddersfield and Swansea. There's also analysis of Derby's new signing, Wayne Rooney (!), as we ask where he'll fit into the side and chat to MLS reporter Steven Goff from the Washington Post. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! Follow SBW on iTunes, Soundcloud and Spotify. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2019•52 min
The Rams are back! Chris, Richard, Tom and Anton embrace the upcoming 2019/20 Derby County season and with it, Derby's first ever non-British manager Phillip Cocu. Is Phillip Cocu an upgrade on Frank Lampard? There's analysis from Dutch football expert Stefan Coerts, a look at the new signings and the Rams' promotion rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2019•57 min
The promotion dream is over for Derby County as Frank Lampard's men fall at the last hurdle in the Championship Play-off Final. Was Wembley a bad end to an otherwise positive season? Chris, Richard and Tom look back on the 18/19 campaign - the highs, lows, players and goals of the season, and salute Frank Lampard for an 'entertaining, memorable' year. There's also your marks out of 10 for Frank, transfer targets, and one last Rams trivia quiz for the road. FOLLOW US! https://www.facebook.com/ste...
Jun 02, 2019•52 min
Wembley here we come! Frank Lampard's play-off heroes secure an improbable two leg win after an astonishing 4-2 second leg victory at Elland Road. Was the Leeds triumph the best moment of our Derby supporting lives? Chris, Richard and Tom relive every kick of a memorable night and hail the colossal team performance which got the Rams over the line. Then it's onto the play-off final! Can Derby once again upset the odds and pull off a shock to return to the Premier League? We chat to Dan Bardell f...
May 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min
