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.

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 way to the Championship and the international stage.

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