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What a total gut punch to wake up to this morning having read the tragic news. 
I joined the forum back in 2013 and B4’s posts would always stick out, his unwavering positivity in the worst of times got myself and others to keep the faith, stick with it and keep going. 
you can’t buy passion like that, that’s something that cannot ever be replaced and I for one will miss his posts dearly, this place won’t be the same without him.
RIP buddy, rest easy.  

How can the passing of someone whom I never had the pleasure of meeting and have never, to my memory, interacted with directly on here, caused me to shed tears? But that's exactly what has happened. I post very rarely but have been around since the DET days and B4's posts have always stood out during this time. I like to think I'm a positive person but, to his credit, he took it to a different level entirely. The underlying memories I have have been discussed extensively during this thread, but I would like to bring attention to this forum in always being there to defend him against anyone unknowing of his dyslexia. He obviously had the full support and love from you all and I'm sure he knew and appreciated that during his painfully short life. As such it's no surprise to hear and read the outpouring of love, grief and memories from everyone. May he rest in peace in that big old football stadium in the sky.

I’m another that doesn’t contribute often but keeps up to date with the forum. I think the fact there are so many like me who feel the need to log in to comment on this thread speaks volumes of how important B4 was to the forum and the club.
I never met him, but I’m going to miss his rallying cries and unwavering positivity on here. His posts always made me smile and second guess my natural pessimistic Derby supporting attitude.
RIP buddy, let’s hope we can carry on from Saturdays result and smash the league in your honour! 
Come on you Rams!

I don't often wear "colours" but I'll make an exception for the Bristol Rovers game in honour of Daniel and I hope others like me will follow suit and truly make Pride Park a sea of black and white.

How many times did this lad say 'lets make Pride Park a sea of Black and White, a wall of noise'
 
   Lets make sure everyone know about our dear B4 against Bristol Rovers sing loud and proud as B4 would and clap like you mean it for a minute for this super fan and person  RIP B4

When I read the news earlier I was too shocked and saddened to process it.
Like many have said, although we've not met, he was such a character you felt like you've spent a lifetime talking with him down the pub. The type of conversations where your mates trying to pick you up after a bad day. His posts would always be a highlight in any thread.
38 is no age, but hopefully he is at peace and will be able to look down and see the Mighty Rams go from strength to strength on their charge up the leagues and to the Champions League final in a few years. Of course mainly with lads from the academy.
I love the "Be More B4" idea and hope that all of us can bear him in mind when things aren't going so great and we can add some positivity to the forum in his absence. 
RIP Daniel 🖤 🤍 

Sweet jesus.. i just read on twitter 
shocked is an understatement .. lost for words quite honestly
such sad sad news 
god bless the lad , rip b4 will always be remembered 
 
Once a ram 😢

This is only the second time I have ever posted on this site though I read it almost daily for news, gossip and because I like to see what others think about our team. I go to nearly all games, home and away, but I don't think I have ever met B4. But as everyone has said he shone like a beacon on here and I loved to read his posts. He was the ultimate fan. What a huge loss. Please keep his memory alive on here. We need more people like him in the world, people who are just passionate and not consumed by a desire to be right or to put others down. I hope that the love that has been expressed for him is some consolation to his family.

Terrible news and the forum will not be the same without the B4’isms. His love for the Rams and positivity were infectious. His posts always managed to bring a smile to my face. I only met him once at Fleetwood away last year when he had his foot in plaster. It was like seeing a celebrity. What a guy. If you could take just 1% of his pure passion and put it in the players we’ll be well clear at the top by Christmas. 
 
He touched many lives just through words on here and the forum is a far worse place without him though I’m sure he will be constantly talked about and his memory will live on. 
 
Rest easy my friend. 
 
All my thoughts and well wishes are with your family at this time. 
🐏🐏🐏

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I think this epitomises the regard with which B4 was widely held on this forum.., and rightly so. Dyslexia is a challenging condition, but  Daniel did not let get in the way of his very evident love for our great Club, and for that alone he deserves our respect and admiration.
We never met, but  condolences to Andy, Lynne and Claire in their sad loss - and take some degree of comfort from the tributes paid on this forum.
RIP Daniel, and "sleep well young man".

1Wildsmith 6.5
24Nyambe 7
5Bradley 6
35Nelson 8
6Cashin 8
3Forsyth 8
4Hourihane 7
7Barkhuizen 6 
17Sibley 6.5
12Smith 6
8Bird 🦅 7
11Méndez-Laing 7.5
2Wilson 7.5
9Collins 8.5

1Wildsmith 7 Significant acrobatic save horizontally to his right 1st half. At that point he could’ve picked up a book & read for the remainder. 
24Nyambe 7 None shall pass-by this granite-rock right-back. Took a knock. 
5Bradley 6 Barnsley were spent when he saw out the last 10.
35Nelson 8 Stultified Cole completely. 
6Cashin 8 Perpetual motion of heading blocking & left-footed drives down the fairway.
3Forsyth 7 Vintage. Made in Scotland from Girders. Punctured any fight Barnsley might summon by killing the game with the 2nd goal. His piledriven shot became the 3rd goal. 
4Hourihane 6.5 Sufficient.
7Barkhuizen 5.5 Must do better and not waste gilt opportunity.
17Sibley 6.5 Brought a cutting edge late on and rasped the bar. 
12Smith 6.0 Contributed with short passes here & there.
8Bird 🦅 6.5 Not as dominant as we have come to know but won possession regularly 
11Méndez-Laing 7.0 Active & sharp but took a knock and was withdrawn.
2Wilson 7.5 Ran the full-back a merry dance with nutmegs, swivels & pirouettes a plenty. Joy to watch. Crosses never quite found white. 
9Collins 8.5 Takes MotM with 2 goals and a bullish performance. A penalty and a chested goal. 
 
Barnsley never had a sniff and were dispatched by a mentally strong Rams outfit. 
 
Today I type with tears in my eyes; I am devastated to hear the news of B4’s passing. I had the good fortune of meeting B4 on 3 occasions which I’ll never forget. His passion and indefatigable support were inspiring and on this Forum he led us countless times with his rallying calls and with his own brand of words. Let’s have a sea of black and white for B4 v Bristol Rovers. God Bless B4.

1Wildsmith - 7.5 …..great save…possibly would’ve lost if we’d gone behind
24Nyambe - 6.5……bit better than usual going forward…..solid defensively 
5Bradley - 6……not sure why we went to 5 at the back but he did OK
35Nelson - 8…..Cole in his pocket. Great game
6Cashin - 8…….great game
3Forsyth - 7……..very good game….goal, assist but a couple of daft-ish fouls in dangerous areas
4Hourihane - 6.5…….I think I was luxuriating in the dominant performance and was ball watching because I didn’t think any of the midfielders were great….. but Barnsley didn’t have a sniff so they must have been pretty good somehow 🤔
7Barkhuizen - 6.5…….could have easily been a 9 but end product a bit iffy today. Never hides though and gets in great positions
17Sibley - 6.5……..nearly a stunner to leapfrog Barnsley 
12Smith - 6.5…….see comment for Hourihane
8Bird 🦅  - 6.5…….see comment for Hourihane
11Méndez-Laing -  7…….very good. Looked like he enjoyed taunting their number 2 a bit too much and could have whipped crosses in a bit quicker
2Wilson - 7.5…….very good. Constant threat - defenders looked terrified. Loved how he gave their 7 some chirp after megging him.
9Collins - 8…..won headers from long balls, scored goals, defended corners, worked very, very hard
atg

1Wildsmith - 7
24Nyambe - 7
5Bradley - 6
35Nelson - 8 dealt with the threat of Cole magnificently 
6Cashin - 8
3Forsyth - 8
4Hourihane - 6.5
7Barkhuizen - 7
17Sibley - 7
12Smith - 6.5
8Bird 🦅 - 6.5
11Méndez-Laing - 8
2Wilson - 8
9Collins - 9 ⭐ comfortably his most complete performance in a Derby shirt

Very sad news. Must have been the one supporter that had the most faith and support in the team ever. A massive loss to everyone and Derby County have lost one of their biggest fans. 

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

Andy, who is Daniel's dad, has just rung me to say that he has started to read through all your wonderful messages today. They have made him and Daniel's mum Lynne, cry and laugh in equal measure. 
Andy, Lynne, Daniel's sister Claire, their poodle Marley (Daniel was his butler!) and all the rest of the family are very grateful for the kind messages.
Regarding a tribute, they would prefer a round of applause on the 38th minute of the next home League game against Bristol Rovers on 25th November. There will be more friends and family who know Daniel there on that day, so it would seem more  appropriate than the cup replay this week.
 @David and @Owen87ITK, I  don't know if you can help organise this? And is it possible to have a photo on the big screen or is that not allowed? 
Andy has also asked me to share this photo of Daniel's seat yesterday, with a big thank you to all who came up to him to chat or offer condolences. He really appreciated it. 
 
 
 

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.

I've only just read and heard this devastating news.
Utterly gobsmacked.
Never met him bit constantly enjoyed reading his interactions on here.
Just got back from travelling to watch yesterday's excellent win yesterday and just can't believe this.
May his family find the strength to deal with their tragic loss and may B4 see his beloved Rams achieve everything he so passionately would have wished for.
RIP...B4.