BOF

In fairness, we're not East Midlands rivals with them like 'Visiting Ram' is

Yeah RIP Niki. That's a big one. He's been having a rough time of it lately, in and out of hospitals, and tbh all the signs were there. When people are getting pneumonia for no good reason then that's never a good sign. A true legend who will no doubt be massively missed around the paddock too. Quite the character in his own dry Austrian way

You wash everything. It's literally the reason you're in the shower.

Sooooooo ... my plans have changed. Guess I'll see you at Wembley

Ooh, sauce if you can possibly remember. I wouldn't mind Lording that over people in an annoying manner if I knew I was on firm footing

And he hasn't refereed us this season or last season. He reffed us twice in 16/17. A 0-0 away at Derby, funnily enough, and a 2-1 defeat at Forest. The Derby match had 3 yellows (Cissokho, Bacuna, McCormack). Jesus even typing those names gave me the shivers. The Forest game had a yellow for Hogan and a double yellow for one Jack Grealish...

AFAIK it's still regarded as a Championship game so I'd say no. But I stand to be corrected.

Officials have been confirmed for the final. Referee: Paul Tierney Assistants: Ian Hussin and Adrian Holmes Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh

It would be a hell of a co-incidence if it didn't end up being exactly that. Selling to themselves to tip-toe around FFP.

Probably voluntary. Clearly not having fun.

I'd be more worried had Leeds been outplayed by them, and I know Derby's play contributed towards what Leeds did BUT ... it was individual errors that cost Leeds. Fair play to Derby and all, but Leeds shot themselves in both feet. As stated elsewhere, if we can avoid the silly mistakes (no more Gerrard-esque slips Mr. Whelan) then Derby will have a much tougher time without being handed gifts. Having said all of that, I completely agree that we need to assume the worst and be ready for the absolute best Derby can throw at us. At least then we won't get a surprise on the day. Mount versus Abraham. Chelsea versus Chelsea for the prize of going up to play ... Chelsea.

One for the many many poo fans in here.

So the odds for promotion are generally Aston Villa 8/13 (1.61) & Derby County 5/4 (2.25)

Oh well this just seals the deal ! Connaughton was selected in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, who traded his rights to the Portland Trailblazers. He would spend the first three years of his career in Oregon, before moving to Milwaukee last summer on a two year contract worth just under $3.5million. But he could have followed a different career path. In a nod to the countless dual players littered around Ireland, Connaughton was also an accomplished baseball player. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles, and would likely have been drafted higher if not for his prioritising of basketball. He signed a contract with the Orioles, but ultimately decided to pursue basketball instead. With the player holding dual nationalities, is there a possibility that we could one day see Connaughton playing for the Irish national team? He has been approached by both the Irish basketball and baseball teams, and he says it is certainly something he would consider. After all his family do still fly an Irish flag outside their Boston home: The bucks continue their playoff run in the early hours of Saturday morning, with game two of the conference finals against the Raptors. If you are looking for a team to support, you could do worse than following the Pat Connuaghton led Milwaukee Bucks. That Giannis Antetokounmpo lad isn't too bad either...