The Sportsman Article on Derbies - Ranked

[Zoophonic]

Tees Wear Derby not listed. Others missing Luton v Watford.

 

[Gramsci]

Because one definition of a derby is that it is the game against your nearest rival and so you can only have two, home and away, in a season. Sunderland already have theirs against Newcastle.

 

[1finny]

What’s the criteria?
Presumably combination of ‘passion (hatred) and atmosphere

If that’s the case - seems fair enough

 

[Frozen Horse]

Because one definition of a derby is that it is the game against your nearest rival

Surely by that definition Forest/Derby, Blackburn/Burnley and Brighton/Palace aren't derbies.

Ok every match for Derby is a derby match...

 

[Frozen Horse]

What’s the criteria?
Presumably combination of ‘passion (hatred) and atmosphere

If that’s the case - seems fair enough

Low achievement seems to be part o f it too.

I note the Manc, Scouse and North London derbies are lower, probably some of the clubs involved have realistic expectations of trophies.

I suppose local bragging rights becomes less important in that context. The exception is Scotland, where the auld firm are the only competitors for trophies