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    Abu Derby got a reaction from Boycie in Papa John's On Tuesday   
    Why on earth is this a 7pm kick off? It means I can’t go as I won’t have enough time to eat my tea that my wife will have made me. 
    Some people are so thoughtless. It’s chips and beans as well. 
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    Abu Derby reacted to Comrade 86 in Cruz Allen   
    If he has to go then we need a decent prospect loaned back at no fee, on top of the compo. So sick of the big clubs just siphoning off all the young talent for beans, then sticking them in cold storage for 3 or 4 years before flogging them off at profit, having never let them play at senior level.
    This independent review needs to sort this sooner rather than later as it's a crooked game right now. That said, if the lad wants away, there's really not a lot we can do, but it makes me sad to see these players leave without ever even getting near to the men's team.
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    Abu Derby got a reaction from Red_Dawn in Serial Whingers Notts Forest playtime, which we simply cannot accept.   
    Mark my words, that Cooper will be our manager one day. 
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    Abu Derby got a reaction from Premier ram in Cruz Allen   
    Clowes won’t sanction this move unless the price runs to 7 figures. He needs to tell them all to get stuffed. 
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    Abu Derby reacted to Ellafella in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Went to RamsTv full 90 & ffwd’ed to 38 minutes when Collo crossed from the left which flew high & wide & a lovely tribute from fans and @Owen87ITK “…a minute’s applause for Daniel Beavis who passed away …known affectionately online as B4 …& you will never meet another more infectiously enthusiastic Derby County supporter, travelled home & away to watch his beloved team & will be sorely misssed by friends & family …& this is a lovely tribute…” <crescendoes of applause & camera pans around showing fans applauding >. Very moving and will live in our memories forever. 🥲
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    Abu Derby reacted to richinspain in Cruz Allen   
    Well if they want him it will cost them £13 million at least
     
     
    #bemoreb4
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    Abu Derby reacted to angieram in Nathaniel Mendez-Laing Appreciation Society, Unite!   
    I'm not really sure about this one player carrying a team malarkey, just based on the fact they are the one who is currently scoring. 
    We could have said the same for Waggy early in the season, or Collins more recently.
    Mendez-Laing is one of my favourite players and the only difference I see in recent matches is his confidence has soared now he's started to find the net again. 
    Yet there were plenty slagging him off on here earlier in the season when he just couldn't seem to find the net.
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    Abu Derby reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Coulldn’t miss out on a pic with Rammie 🐏

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    Abu Derby reacted to angieram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    So emotional today, hearing the applause ring out for Daniel. I was very heartened to read that both RamsTV and Radio Derby mentioned him in their commentaries. 
    Thanks, @Owen87ITK.
    If anyone has either snippet, those of us at the match would love to hear them. 
    The moon rose over East Stand this evening in his memory.
    B4 will live long in our memories. Go well, young man. 🐏⚽️🖤🤍

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    Abu Derby reacted to B4’s Sister in Bristol Rovers - 25 November   
    This is me. Taken at the Barnsley match in Daniel’s shirt. 

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    Abu Derby reacted to B4’s Sister in Bristol Rovers - 25 November   
    Until the last week it has been a long time since I had been at a Derby Match. My Dad has said I’ve probably seen some of the best football so far this season. So, this thread is starting with genuine positivity from me, as my brother Daniel (B4) would also have done. This match means so much more to the Beavis family than any result. We want everyone to wave their scraves and flanges (not literally, ladies 🙈) and raise the roof for both DCFC and Daniel. Please share the details of the applause far and wide. 
    I’m reliably told I need to predict a 3-0 win to Derby. 
    My dad, Andy and I, will be in the east stand, stairway 35. We’ll be having a drink before the match and at halftime. Please do come and say hello. 
     
    #COYR   #GetReadyToRoar  #BeMoreB4 


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    Abu Derby reacted to REDCAR in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
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    Abu Derby reacted to DB83 in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    I very rarely comment on here. I very rarely view here in fact, I don’t know why… perhaps it can be just a little depressing here at times. Maybe I’m too much Mr. Grumpy. But I saw the news on Twitter on Sunday and immediately looked for this thread. And reading all the tributes really made cry, because whether we posted here 10 times per day, or 10 times per decade, we still all knew of B4. I wasn’t even going to comment, but gosh, sometimes a person you didn’t even know really gets to you. Sometimes you just see the person you wish you could be, and I know that B4 was the first to commiserate when any other forum member had a loss, so I just wanted to join the chorus of forum members in thanking B4 for his wonderful contributions, his passion, his positivity, and his brilliant outlook on life. He has contributed to DCFC life in a way that few of us fans ever will. B4, you will be sorely missed by many many people. Rest well.
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    Abu Derby reacted to 1of4 in The Captain.   
    I believe a successful team needs a strong captain. One if not leading by example, has the personality to cajole, bully, encourage his team mates to give of their best, when things are no going right in the game.
     Hourihane's team mates voted for him to be captain but he doesn't seem to be able to do either. Tonight we desperately need that strong captain but one never appeared.
    Who from our squad has the right qualities to be the leader and captain, I'm not sure. That problem needs to be resolved by the manager, not by a player's vote.
     
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    Abu Derby reacted to rockabilly in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Rivalry and banter aside...So sorry to hear this. B4 was a true fan who wore his heart on his sleeve.
    Sending our condolences to his family and all his friends and those that knew him on here too.
    You're all in our thoughts during this sad time.
    Rest in peace B4.
    From  the NFFC fans on the LTLF forum. 
     
     
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    Abu Derby reacted to Leicester Ram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Had a cry when I find out and had another cry now reading all the posts
    What a bloke - can’t count the amount of times he’s made me smile on here, it can be a bloody tough forum to read at times when you consider the club we follow but he was just the best
    Not only hilarious but completely spot on - the team would do better if we got behind the lads like he did
    I still remember laughing my head off as a younger Leicester Ram at the yellow belt saga, in another life I’m sure B4 will be running the resurgent DLF
    Haven’t been to a game since my uncle died but would have made the trek from London come rain, shine or national rail strike for the Bristol Rovers game for Daniel
    Unfortunately I’m in Vietnam and can’t make it back, have to admit I’m devastated because he deserves the best send off possible - remember back in the days of the DCFC Fans podcast that I said he was my favourite forum member and he always will be
    If anyone is sorting out a flag for him etc but finding the cost a bit dear, please let me know as I’d love to help out
    You Rams 🐏 
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    Abu Derby reacted to Shuff264 in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Just awful last night.
    Hourihane and Smith wanted dragging off at halftime, miles off the pace.
    Baffled as to why he didn't use the academy players on the bench, some terrible performances out there - surely they couldn't be any worse?
    Leaving subs so late, wasting one on a centre back and not even using one. Questions have to asked about Warnes in game management and decision making.
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    Abu Derby reacted to Leicester Ram in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    To me, that looks like a team that were feeling all billy big b******* after beating Barnsley comfortably
    Crewe at home on a Tuesday probably looked like a doddle to them and I do wonder if some of the current squad think they’re above our current fixture list. The amount of no shows against teams we should be beating can’t all be down to Warne. We have a lot of players who’ve played at the level above, are they hungry enough?
    Think Warne is to blame for not rotating, we’re not winning the cup but you need to give youngsters opportunities to play. Now it’s just the ‘no pot to piss in cup’ left for the youngsters to get game time in because Warne admittedly seems married to his senior pros, which may be part of the larger problem
    How he’s not given Weston and at least one of the other youngsters a start is beyond me

    However, I think there is a massive focus on Warne which is letting the players get away with murder. As a group they need to come together and stop this happening so regularly, we really need a run of results here.
    Five more games before Christmas, all against teams lower than us in the table. Can this manager and team get themselves up for these? You’d like to see us get 10 points from those as a minimum, it’s the time of year you start studying the table and the aim should be to get within touching distance of that top three of Bolton, Oxford and Pompey. Getting clear of Barnsley, Stevenage and Pboro goes without saying, we need to be buried in that top six ASAP
    Dreading the January instability, Cashin and Bird leaving could be disastrous if we’re not careful
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    Abu Derby reacted to Kinder in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    That was disappointing tonight. We were woefully one-dimensional - don’t know if that was down to Warne’s tactics or the players, likely a bit of both. I enjoyed sitting in the East Stand for a change but that was pretty much the only positive. Oh well, hope we’ll turn it around against Bristol Rovers and can get some consistency.
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    Abu Derby got a reaction from jimtastic56 in Derby County Versus Crewe Alexandra - Match Day Thread - ( FA Cup 1st Rd Replay )   
    Over the two games Crewe took pretty much all of their available chances. They were the better side no doubt about it. 
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    Abu Derby got a reaction from BathRam72 in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Incredibly sad news. What a man. A Derby legend - we will never forget you B4. Our football club will always do you proud. 
    Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. 
    R.I.P. 
     
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    Abu Derby reacted to Old Spalding Ram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Classic B4 rallying call prior to the Burton match last April.
    Well calling all derby fans to get really really really behind the lads we need get behind the lads lets have wall of noise and have sea of black and white let's have scafs flags and balloons let's cheer lads on into the play offs. The louder we are the better lads play. Let  burton players shake with fear and let them think what on earth have we got our selfs into here.

    ……………….no further comment required!
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    Abu Derby reacted to B4’s Sister in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Oh my goodness, what a response!
    Hello everyone, I’m Claire, Daniel’s (B4) sister. I am overwhelmed by your kind words, support, and the memories you have shared.  Thank you so much for the kindness and love you have all shown to Daniel over the years. My parents are working their way through all of the posts and will offer their own thanks in due course.
    I wish I knew about the scraves, flanges and ballions before now. I wouldn’t have let Daniel live that down at home. This made my husband and I laugh this morning.
    I will be wearing Daniel’s shirt and keeping his seat warm at the Bristol match. Really looking forward to hearing a big cheer and round of applause in the 38th minute, a goal at the time would be perfect!  Do please continue to share the picture with details of the applause. Let’s raise the roof for Daniel!!!
    Thank you all again ❤️
    #BeMoreB4 
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    Abu Derby reacted to Gap tooth ram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    Hard to know where to start.  Reading the news of his passing really rocked me.  To then read all the pages over the last day or so has brought me tears to several times.  I couldn’t do them all in one sitting, too emotional.  The words and memories listed over all these pages should hopefully bring some small comfort to all his family and friends.  What a testament to the man, that so many who only knew him through this forum had such a strong bond and affinity for him.
    I hope his parents take enormous pride at what a stunning job they did in raising such as beautiful human being, who clearly touched so many lives.  His strength and empathy to reach out to others and offer solace in their hour of need, whilst going through dark times himself speaks volumes to the person he was.
    He has left a mark on this world that many can only dream off.  Normally when someone passes, it is marked on social media sites with RIP and other one word or one line comments, the fact that so many are so detailed, people who haven’t posted for years signing back in, people creating accounts for the sole purpose of paying their respects, just demonstrates what high esteem his was held in by so many.
    I’ve fallen out of love with football recently for various reasons and have only been twice this season despite being a season ticket holder. The passing of B4 though has ensured I will be attending the Bristol Rovers game, hopefully some of that B4 passion will find its way back to me and reignite my love.  I will stand and applaud our friend and with no shame I will have a tears rolling down my cheeks.
    Go easy brother, love a fellow Ram xxx
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    Abu Derby reacted to Comrade 86 in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏   
    So many funny memories of the lad; his player valuations, from which he could not be shifted and which seemed to infuriate some on here, much to other's amusement; his hilarious disdain for any pink strip and his vomit emoji protests when folk disagreed; his 'fondness' for Rick Parry and all things EFL. He was definitely a lad who had strong opinions and wasn't afraid to voice them, but always did so in a fashion that was humorous.
    One anecdote that always stuck in my head was him earnestly advising another forum member who jokingly suggested that his wife wasn't letting him out of the house to, 'pretend you're just nipping out for milk, but then come to the game instead'. Let's be honest, it's was a solid enough plan! 
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