Life After The Rams

This special live recording of Life After the Rams at Mr Shaw’s House brings Shane Nicholson’s extraordinary story to the stage. In front of a packed audience, Shane opens up with honesty, humour and a rawness that holds nothing back.

From marking Zola in the Premier League to being in prison on the day of a play‑off final, Shane reflects on a career shaped by brilliance and chaos. He talks openly about a childhood marked by viole...

In Episode 15 of Life After The Rams, we sit down with a forward whose fire, edge and relentlessness made him one of the most memorable characters of the modern Derby era. From the car crash that nearly ended his career before it began, to fighting his way up the leagues, to the move that brought him to Pride Park, Jamie’s journey is anything but ordinary — full of graft, goals, setbacks, and the sheer will that carried him all the...

Lee Camp’s Derby County story began long before his first‑team debut. A local lad who came through the academy, he broke into the senior side as a teenager and quickly learned what it meant to handle the pressure of Pride Park. In this episode, Campy reflects on those early years, the characters who shaped him, and the moments that defined his time in a Rams shirt.

From loan spells to promotion pushes, from the highs of big‑stage p...

Rory Delap’s name will forever echo around Pride Park for one reason—that throw. But behind the folklore is a story of resilience, reinvention, and a career built on far more than a single superpower.

In this episode, Rory sits down with us to reflect on the journey that shaped him: the early days at Carlisle, the Premier League years that tested his limits, the pride of representing Ireland on the biggest stage, and the unexpecte...

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...

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 fro...

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...

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 shi...

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, a...

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 ma...

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 ...

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 h...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with former Derby County captain Shaun Barker to explore the grit behind the glory. From leading the Rams on the pitch to enduring a career-threatening injury, Shaun opens up about resilience, recovery, and redefining purpose beyond football.

We dive into his journey through rehab, his role in mentoring younger players, and how he’s channelled his leadership into community impact. Expect candid...

In this episode, Colin Gibson sits down with Roger Davies—a name synonymous with Derby County’s golden era. As one of the few players to feature in both of the club’s historic title-winning sides of the 1970s, Roger reflects on a career built on resilience, loyalty, and unforgettable moments in the black and white. From the Baseball Ground to the dressing room dynamics under Clough and Mackay, this is a rare glimpse into the heart ...

In Episode 2 of Life After The Rams, we sit down with Eric Steele—goalkeeping guru, Rams alumnus, and one of football’s most respected mentors. From his early days at Derby County to coaching legends at Manchester United, Eric shares the wisdom, wit, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped his remarkable career.

This isn’t just a look back—it’s a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and the quieter art of shaping greatness. Whe...

In our debut episode of Life After The Rams, we sit down with former Derby County striker Phil Gee, whose name still echoes through the terraces of the Baseball Ground. From scoring in the iconic 1986–87 promotion campaign to life beyond the pitch, Phil opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the unexpected turns that followed his footballing days.

This is more than nostalgia — it’s a candid, heartfelt conversation about ide...

Before the boots were hung up and the final whistle blew, these legends lived the highs and lows of Derby County. Now, Life After The Rams takes you beyond the pitch to uncover the untold stories of what came next.

In this trailer, hear powerful clips from Episode 1 with Phil Gee, whose goals lit up the Baseball Ground, and Episode 2 with Eric Steele, the voice behind the gloves and mentor to goalkeeping greats. These are raw refle...