Season one of Life After The Rams has taken us inside the lives of sixteen former Derby County players and managers — the highs, the lows, and the moments that shaped their careers long after leaving the Baseball Ground and Pride Park.

In this special Best Of episode, we revisit some of the standout conversations from the series. Phil Gee reflects on his rise from hopeful youngster to Rams hero. Craig Short opens up about the financial abuse suffered by former players. Roy McFarland and Colin Todd take us back to the glory of the 1971/72 title‑winning season. Phil Brown talks candidly about his brief and turbulent spell in charge. And we return to our live show with Shane Nicholson, who shares the stories — and the turning points — that defined his life on and off the pitch.

A celebration of the people behind the shirts, and the stories that stay with them.

Supported by Seven Restaurant & Café Bar, RamsTrust and Mr Shaw Design.

Season two arrives in August. Until then — Up The Rams.

Derby County. 95/96. The season that changed everything. And at the heart of it was Robin van der Laan — the captain who drove that side, set the standards, and scored the goal that took the Rams back to the Premier League. In this episode, Robin talks us through the pressure, the belief, the dressing room, and the moment that sealed promotion. A leader’s view of a season every Derby fan carries with them.

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 violence, the addictions that followed him into professional football, and the managers who shaped him — including Arthur Cox and Roy McFarland.

But this conversation goes deeper than football. Shane shares the night he held his dad’s hand as he took his final breath, the moments that nearly cost him everything, and the purpose he’s found in helping others. It’s powerful, emotional and unforgettable — a side of Shane Nicholson you’ve never heard before.

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Thanks to our supporters – Seven Restaurant and Café Bar, RamsTrust and Mr Shaw Design.