Phil Brown sits down with Colin to revisit one of the most challenging chapters in Derby County’s recent history — the 2005–06 season, a year defined by upheaval, hard decisions and the relentless demands of Championship football. He reflects on stepping into the job at a moment when the club was fragile, the squad was shifting, and stability felt just out of reach.

Phil talks openly about the realities of that period: the pressure of following a successful predecessor, the difficulty of reshaping a team on the fly, and the moments that tested his resolve as a young manager finding his way. He also shares the lessons he carried forward, the people who helped shape his career, and the pride he still feels in having taken on a role that mattered deeply to him.

A thoughtful, honest conversation with a manager who faced Derby at its most uncertain — and learned more from that season than any other in his career.

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Bobby Davison is our guest on episode 10, and few players embody the graft and heart of 1980s Derby County quite like him. From the shipyards of the North East to 106 goals in black and white, Bobby talks with disarming honesty about the journey that shaped him — the camaraderie of Arthur Cox’s dressing room, the pressure of constantly fighting for his place, and the thrill of walking out at a full Baseball Ground as “little me from up the North East.”

Across the conversation he reflects on the strike partners who made him better, the managers who pushed him, the moments that still sting, and the club he still checks the scores for every weekend. It’s Bobby as supporters rarely get to hear him: grounded, funny, reflective, and full of affection for a club that changed his life.

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Paul Simpson joins Colin to look back on a remarkable football journey — from his whirlwind arrival at Derby County in 1992, to the play‑off battles, dressing‑room dynamics and the characters who defined his time at the Baseball Ground. He reflects on leading England’s Under‑20s to World Cup glory, the pride he felt in that group, and the moment he realised they might actually win it.

Now speaking from Atlanta, Paul explains why he’s taken on a new challenge with US Soccer and what excites him about the years ahead. He also opens up on the real story behind the Newcastle saga and the emotional fallout that followed. A thoughtful, honest conversation with a man who still calls Derby “a proper football club.”

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In this episode of Life After the Rams, we sit down with Colin Todd — a player whose name is woven into the fabric of Derby County’s greatest era. As the perfect partner to Roy McFarland at the heart of Clough and Taylor’s iconic back line, Todd helped build a defensive foundation that carried the Rams to the very top of English football.

We explore the mindset behind his calm authority, the moments that defined his time in the shirt, and the lessons he carried into life beyond the pitch. From title‑winning memories to the quieter truths of what comes after football, this is a conversation that reveals the man behind the medals.

Part 2 of our special with a true Rams legend - Roy McFarland.

Part Two moves beyond Wembley to the rebuild and resurgence of Derby County. Roy Arthur Cox’s transformation of the club, and shares personal stories — including Brian Clough’s unforgettable quip when meeting his wife Linda — and reflects on his enduring love for Derby. From boardroom battles to David Clowes saving the club, this is Roy’s story of loyalty, leadership, and legacy.

Our next episode features Roy's partner at the back - Colin Todd

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A special two-parter for Christmas featuring one the Rams' greats - Roy McFarland. His association with Derby County began in 1967.

Part One charts Roy’s remarkable relationship with the old Wembley Stadium. From pulling on the England shirt and suffering the agony of injury, to the redemption of scoring in the Charity Shield, Wembley was both a stage of triumph and heartbreak. The story culminates in 1994, when as Derby County manager Roy led the Rams into the play‑off final against Leicester City — only to see promotion slip away. It’s a journey through highs, lows, and the emotional pull of football’s most iconic venue.

Part 2 is out on Boxing Day

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In this episode of Life After the Rams, we sit down with Craig Short, the no-nonsense centre-half who made headlines in 1992 when he became Britain’s most expensive defender—and Derby County’s record signing—at £2.5 million. Turning down Premier League-bound Blackburn Rovers to join a struggling Derby side in the old First Division, Short made a decision that stunned the football world.

But Craig’s story doesn’t end there. In this episode, he also speaks powerfully about his fight against financial abuse in football, as part of the V11 group—a collective of former players and coaches campaigning for justice and accountability after being targeted by fraud. It’s a sobering look at the vulnerabilities that exist off the pitch, and the strength it takes to speak out. Craig’s journey from high-profile signing to outspoken advocate is one of resilience, integrity, and a deep commitment to protecting others from the same fate.

From the Baseball Ground to the boardroom, from fan adoration to inner doubt, this is a story of loyalty, legacy, and the quiet strength behind the headlines.

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In this revealing episode we sit down with Craig Bryson to explore the grit behind the glory. Craig revisits his breakthrough years, the rollercoaster 2013–14 season, and the raw sting of being told he wasn’t in the starting 11 on the morning of a play-off final.

He reflects on the hat-trick that lives on in Derby folklore, near-moves to the Premier League, the loyalty that kept him at Pride Park, and the injuries that forced the hardest decision of his career. Candid, wry and unflinching,

Craig shares untold dressing-room moments, the team spirit that drove promotion campaigns, and how he’s rediscovered purpose through family life and running a fitness business after football.

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