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After yet another mauling from Aston Villa the fans were world class, singing, chanting and a Mexican wave, looking for all the world like we were actually winning the game.
At the deadline for renewed season tickets on Saturday night 19,000 had signed up again for the 2008-09 season, which is over 800 more than this time last year when the Rams were battling to gain promotion. Paul Jewell has called it blind faith and after this season I expect Paul Jewell to come on to the pitch on the 11th May and present the Jackie Stamps trophy to you all.
Votes are now being taken for the player of the year and yes, you can vote for the unbelievable supporters.
Rams owner Andy Appleby, who made a quick visit to Pride Park over the weekend has stated that the squad strengthening will excite the fans before the start of the 2008-09 season. With the money he and his financiers put into the club plus the £50m already invested in the club , the £60m gained from promotion last season and the £5m+ from season ticket sales, we really should see something special from Derby County next season...