Steve Bloomer's Washing

With the dust settling and the wounds healing on Derby's ultimately disappointing League One campaign, Cutch, Tom and Blake look back on the season that was and put forward nominees for the following categories: - The 'Foot like a traction engine' Best Screamer Award - Biggest Underachiever - Best Away Day Limbs/Scenes - Biggest Unsung Hero - The 'Most League One Thing To Happen To Derby' Award -...

It wasn't to be. After a memorable campaign which featuted 21 wins and 67 goals, Derby County fall just short in their League One promotion quest as the Rams drop to 7th on the last day of the season. A disappointed Chris and Blake are joined by Hilary Leam (Chair of RamsTrust) in assessing what went wrong at Hillsborough, and how the final day defeat was symbolic of the whole season. The SBW pane...

Cutch, Tom and Anton review back-to-back wins and a five game unbeaten 'mini run' that has put the Rams back into sixth spot and in control of their play off destiny. They also assess David McGoldrick's latest scoring streak, how Paul Warne's new 3-4-3 has got Derby playing and the various permutations in the League One promotion race. GET MORE PODCASTS BY SUPPORTING SBW ON PATREON: www.patreon.co...

Chris, Cutch and Blake review a mixed Easter weekend for Derby which delivered three points on the road in the green, sunny Cotswolds, followed by an ultimately disappointing draw at home to MK Dons. The boys assess the run-in of the Rams' play-off rivals, whether we can salvage something from this season, before looking ahead to further summer rebuilding. GET BONUS SBW PODS ON OUR PATREON! www.pa...

After falling to back to back league defeats for the first time since September, Chris is joined by Cutch, Anton and Tom to try and explain what's going wrong for the Rams with play-off prospects hanging in the balance. Chris and Cutch report back from an away day at London Road, while the boys ask whether the midfield is too one-paced and if a lack of squad depth is ultimately to blame for the lo...

In this Patreon taster episode, Chris and Richard visited Moor Farm for an exclusive chat with Derby's flying winger, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing. We asked NML about life under Paul Warne, his playoff dream for the end of the season, and how he's adapted tactically while playing under the Rams' new boss. There's also revealing insight from Nat on his football journey - from growing up playing football...

As the Rams return to winning ways with a chaotic 3-2 victory at Oxford United, Chris, Richard and Blake hail the Rams' battling qualities and the impact of Louie Sibley in maintaining the top six push, having wobbled at Plymouth due to *that* decisive penalty. There's discussion on David McGoldrick - what's Derby's next move with League One's second top goalscorer, who's contract expires in the s...

A second damaging away defeat to a playoff rival leaves Chris, Richard, Blake and Tom contemplating Derby's promotion credentials, as a shambolic afternoon in South Yorkshire sees the Rams beaten 4-1 by Barnsley. The SBW panel assess what exactly went wrong at Oakwell, whether changes will be made for Derby's next fixtures, and how much the bruising loss has affected our playoff hopes. There's als...

Don't be sad it's over, just be glad it happened. Derby's unbeaten league run stretching back to October finally ends, as the Rams are edged out in a five-goal thriller by Wycombe Wanderers. Richard and Blake are joined by the Derby Telegraph's Leigh Curtis to assess how Warne's side were seemingly outfought by a managerial 'masterclass' in Buckinghamshire, as automatic promotion hopes are dealt a...

In our 150th episode, Chris chats to Spanish Rams fan Fernando Batallon, who had his first ever trip to Pride Park for the thrashing of Morecambe, having decided to support Derby in 2019 after playing as them in FIFA Career Mode. Fernando, who travelled to England for the first time with his six cousins from Lugo, northern Spain, explains why they chose Derby in the first place, what they made of...

Derby's hopes of going 20 unbeaten in all comps* (*not including penalties...) are dealt a Hammer blow as West Ham ease to a 2-0 victory at Pride Park. Chris and Richard are joined by pod newcomer Blake Fallows to assess the FA Cup defeat and Warne's apparent prioritisation of league over cup. We also relive the spectacular away win at Port Vale, analyse Derby's new deadline day arrival Harvey Whi...

A jubilant Chris, Anton and Ollie (Derby County Blog) celebrate the Rams' fourth league win on the bounce, as Derby see off fellow playoff chasers Bolton with two two great goals from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Conor Hourihane. We assess the two goalscorers' fine run of form, Max Bird's screamer against Cheltenham... and whether the top two in League One can still be caught. GET MORE PODCASTS ON T...

Back-to-back convincing home victories see Warne's Rams start 2023 as they ended 2022... unbeaten and tight at the back. The latest impressive outing sent Derby into the FA Cup Fourth Round - how much of a chance do we now have against Premier League West Ham when they're in town later this month? Chris, Tom and Anton also dish out some long overdue praise for Tom Barkhuizen, off the back of his t...

In a year unlikely to ever be repeated for the Rams, there were plenty of highs and desperate lows, as the club's very existence came into question before eventual salvation. Chris, Tom and Richard look back on the last 12 months and pick out our favourite on-field moments, before assessing Paul Warne's three months in charge so far, and lamenting the departure of the players we miss most. There's...

Two very contrasting draws see Derby's unbeaten run extend into double figures... but the Rams are still outside that magical top six after dropping points at Burton Albion. Chris and Richard are joined by Ollie Wright to look back on the two most recent results. We also assess the criticism which Conor Hourihane has found himself under from some quarters - as well as Lewis Dobbin following his bi...

Chris, Richard and Tom return as Derby navigate a tricky tie at serial upset specialists Newport County to book their place in the FA Cup Third Round Proper. A match-winning contribution from Louie Sibley has us wondering, once again, where he fits into Warne's Derby side, while an eighth game unbeaten (in 90 minutes) fuels winter optimism. Who has been Derby's player of the season so far? We make...

The Rams make it six unbeaten in all competitions with a 3-1 victory away at MK Dons and Richard and Anton are joined by Chris Smith, also known as @cspaceram, to dissect a busy week of Derby County action. Did Jake Rooney step up on his league debut to give Paul Warne another reliable centre-back option and can Derby take inspiration from their Anfield performance into tough league games on the h...

An incredible first half sees Paul Warne earn his first Pride Park win, as David McGoldrick's hattrick inspires the Rams to a 4-2 victory over in-form Bristol Rovers. With disappointing results against Ipswich and Exeter, the convincing three points will quieten early critics of the new manager's style and help keep Derby on the tails of the early season pace-setters. Richard, Anton and Tom break...

A frankly ludicrous three minute spell in Accrington sees Derby survive two penalties before new goalscoring hero Will Osula made the hosts pay at the other end seconds later in the Rams' 3-0 triumph - Paul Warne's second consecutive away win as new boss. Chris, Richard and Anton try to wrap their heads around *that* astonishing period of play in the first half, hail Prince William and his debut b...

After an annoyingly long wait, Derby finally have an away goal(s), and an assured 2-0 win over Cambridge to go with it. Chris, Richard, and Tom herald the arrival of 'Warne Ball' by assessing how the Rams got to grips with the new gaffer's style impressively early, James Collins' match-winning brace, and a composed clean sheet for Derby's new-look back three. There's also analysis of Warne's team...

Here we go again...! Just 12 games into the season, and the Rams are welcoming their 11th new manager in nine years, as Paul Warne leaves Rotherham United to take over at Pride Park. Chris and Richard are joined by Ollie Wright (Derby County Blog) to assess the credentials of the new gaffer, and discuss what's next for the demoted Liam Rosenior. How will Derby cope with the contrast in playing sty...

* This episode is a shortened version of our latest exclusive Patreon podcast. To hear the episode in full, and get loads more great SBW benefits, head to: patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing * Match of the Day commentator and devoted Derby fan Martin Fisher joined Chris to discuss his broadcasting career, most memorable commentaries and juggling the day job with his love for the Rams. From run-ins w...

Goals goals goals! After firing blanks in their last two outings, the Rams smash six past West Brom, Peterborough and Grimsby to progress on all fronts in the league and cups. Sibley starred in two of those results, while Mendez-Laing continues to impress with more goals and assists. Dare Derby fans dream of a trip to Wembley or two at the end of the season? We look at the latest Transfer Deadline...

Derby's early season form sees formidable performances at home, but forgettable ones away, with a third goalless outing on the road. Richard, Anton, and Jamie Page (@DerbyRetweets) assess what's causing the mini goal drought on our travels, when it will end, and whether another team really is 'in for a thrashing' any time soon. There are also your 'Five Word Reviews', reaction to Liam Rosenior's a...

The League One rollercoaster is in full swing as Derby edge their opener against Oxford before succumbing to Charlton after missing a shedload of chances. Chris, Tom and Anton analyse what went wrong at The Valley, why James Collins isn't scoring (yet), all those sitters, and acceptable points totals for August. There's discussion too on Liam Rosenior, new boy Lewis Dobbin, and Anton's intriguingl...