I’ve come across a massive dilemna! After listening to the match on Rams World yesterday, I suddenly realised (while I already knew) that the return leg of the Playoff against Preston coincides with the premiere to Star Wars Episode 3 (Return of the Sith) in Birmingham, something I already have a ticket for.

Now I have a massive decision to make - do I give my ticket for the premier away to someone so I can watch the match on Sky Sports or do I go to the premiere with my mobile in hand? Obviously the phone will be on silent but how am I going to keep quiet in a cinema when I see Derby score and beat Preston?

It’s a massive decision to make and one that will prove my dedication to the Rams. Anyone got any suggestions?

Update!
It looks like a unanimous decision thanks to my fellow Rams over at The Rams Bulletin Board - I guess the missus will have to go it alone.

Filed by Si at 7:08 pm under DCFC
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The official Derby County FC website are currently offering FREE SMS text alerts for the Playoffs.

For all those die-hard fans, just text TRIAL DERBY to 88442 and they will send you the first 25 text messages for free. After that, you’re charged at 25p per message so its up to you whether you want to cancel or not.
(To cancel, text STOP to the same number.)

For more information, check out the DCFC site.

Filed by Si at 7:07 pm under DCFC
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I know I’m rubbish at keeping the site up-to-date but it is with great delight that I can confirm Derby are into the Championship playoffs!

It was a tense week with the previous two matches showing dismal results away at our Midlands neighbours Leicester (1-0) and Coventry (6-2!!). But the boys showed why we were near the top of the table yesterday with a stunning performance against fellow Playoff hopefuls Preston. Even with Rasiak out due to a groin operation, Inigo Idiakez, Tommy Smith and Paul Peschisolido took their turns in knocking Preston to the 5th position of the final day table, securing Derby’s hopes for the playoffs. And just to make it even more fun, we are playing Preston in the playoffs, proving that we have the opportunity (and bottle) to take the ticket to Cardiff and face either Ipswich or West Ham.

Looking through the season, West Ham would probably be our best bet to get promotion to the Premiership but it could go either way. We have won and lost against Preston so we will have to try our best to get the playoff finals on 30th May 2005.

Come on Derby - you can do it!!

Filed by Si at 7:05 pm under DCFC
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The official home for DCFC are offering a new deal for any potential Rams World customers - sign up today and you will receive a FREE copy of Football Manager 2005 worth £29.99 too!

If you’re entirely aware of the Rams World package, you can get the following for £19.99 a month:

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Filed by Si at 7:03 pm under DCFC
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