SURROUNDED by his Rams scarves, shirts and memorabilia, Graham Lewis never feels too far away from the iPro Stadium.
But watching Derby County walk out on to the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium from his sofa in Spain would simply not be enough for the 62-year-old.
On Saturday, he hopes to book tickets for him and his son, Paul – who lives in Leicestershire – to attend the Championship play-off final and, shortly after, his flight to London.
"You can't describe the atmosphere of being at a Rams game when they are on a winning streak," said Graham, who lived in Derby until about 30 years ago.
"That's why I like coming back to watch matches whenever time allows.
"I had a great birthday treat when I came back to the UK in March, because I got to see the Rams beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 and then win 3-0 against Charlton Athletic. Coming back to see them now is just incredibly special."
Graham is among fans from Spain, Sri Lanka, America, Australia and other locations across to the world to get in contact with the Derby Telegraph to tell us about their travel plans.
For many of them, the live blog which runs on the paper's website during match days is the way they usually keep in touch with the Rams and all the news from their favourite club.
Graham, who now lives on the Costa Blanca, Spain, said: "I have followed the Rams since I was eight, around the time when Tim Ward was the manager
"So it's important to me to keep in touch with them and the blog is a great way to keep up with what's happening and to chat with other fans from all over the world.
"We really are like a community – all with one thing in common and that is our love for the Rams."
But Graham is not only one determined to see the Rams in person when they take on Queens Park Rangers in the Championship play-off final on Saturday, May 24.
David Buxton, 47, who lives in Sri Lanka, has already sorted his flight and match ticket and plans to land in the UK the day before the big game – before flying back on the Monday.
He did the same thing when the Rams were promoted after beating West Bromwich Albion at Wembley in 2007.
David, who was born in Ripley, said: "Once the Rams were sitting in the play-off positions, I started thinking about what I was going to do about it and how to get tickets.
"And, as soon as the match finished on Sunday, I was on the phone to the travel agency and putting the plans in place. I'm really lucky, though, because I have a friend who lives about three tube stops from Wembley.
"I work for a textile organisation and I have to be back at work the Tuesday after the match, so it'll be a very quick trip over.
"But it will be completely worth it. On top of watching the match, I get to see people I've not seen for a while, which is always great."
Rob Richmond, who lives in Houston, Texas, plans to fly to Britain about a week before the play-off final and return the Monday after the match.
The 50-year-old – whose father and uncles, Jack Bowers, John Bowers and John Richmond, all played for Derby County – said he was still waiting on his family to get tickets.
Rob said: "My parents go on holiday the weekend of the play-off final, so I'm hoping to spend a bit of time with them. But, even though I'm here for about a week, I reckon I'll only just be used to UK time as I'm flying back!
"I'm planning to bring an American friend with me because it'll be the first time they've ever seen a football match, so it should be a great experience.
"And it'll be exciting because these things just don't come around that often – the Rams have been slogging away in this division for some time now.
"I had hoped that they wouldn't be put through the potential heartache of the play-offs.
"That's where they are, however, and, no matter where I was, I would be making sure I was there, backing the lads."
But one supporter who said he would not be making the trip was lifelong Derby County fan Mitch Harrison, of New South Wales, Australia.
He said: "I think it will be a flight too far.
"However, a lot of Aussie Rams fans, via social media, will be gathering at Cheers Bar, in Sydney, at midnight for the Wembley showdown.
"The semi-finals left me very happy – but, with a 2.15am kick-off, it also left me with a tired body and a very empty wine cellar!"
Since Derby County booked their place at Wembley Stadium, we have been asking fans: What you are doing on the big day?
How good is that date for you? Are you on holiday? Are you working? Is it your birthday? Perhaps it is your wedding day?
Maybe, like these Rams fans, you live overseas and are planning to fly over just for the game?
Or, if you are on holiday, perhaps you plan to cut your trip short to get back for the match?
And we are still asking Derby County fans to tell us how they are cheering on Steve McClaren's boys, as part of our Roar On The Rams campaign.
We want to turn the city and county black and white and hear your ideas on how we can bring a cup-final atmosphere to Derby as we count down to the play-off final.
Let us know what you are doing by e-mailing cvjones@
derbytelegraph.co.uk, calling 01332 253053, or contact us via Facebook or Twitter.
