Bald Eagle's Barmy Army

Been trying to get my head around B4 not being around on here. I've read all these comments and felt little tinges of guilt cos I quite often used to shoot B4 down for some of the things he posted. We did have a few private chats though and I was just looking to see if I kept them, as I often have to clear out my Inbox here, and found a little chat where he was struggling in lockdown and missing supporting Derby at Pride Park and away. I think this sums him up quite well. Heart on Sleeve & Loves the Mighty Derby County

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I first encountered B4 on another forum many years ago. It was a very different place compared to this forum, and at times was not pleasant.
That B4 was able to become such a star here is down to @David and his team. What a valuable resource this forum is for Rams fans. Yes we carp, squabble and throw hissy fits, but the reaction to B4’s passing, and his many posts, show what a strong and supportive community we have.
#BeMoreB4  COYR!

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Over 9 years ago I took my lad to his first away game. Charlton, midweek in the 6 weeks holidays. 
 
A game I’ll never forget. He was only 5 at the time. I could see that as soon as we walked into the ground, he might struggle with just how loud it was. We got to our seat and the game just about to kick off and everybody standing. He was only 4 foot tall so I told him to stand on his seat. He still couldn’t see properly but at least it was better. The next minute, a friendly face appeared offering us both a sweet, unbeknown to me at the time it was B4 - my lad then fell down the back of his seat hurting both his legs. B4 was straight there making sure he was OK and for the next 90 minutes made regular check ins with him to see if he was OK and reassuring him not all games are like that. 
 
At HT we spoke at length and swapped user ID’s on dcfcfans. The next day I received the below message direct from Daniel. It epitomises everything about the guy and from that moment, he’s always held a special place in my heart and always will do. Not many like him but I’m so glad our paths crossed that night. 
 
RIP buddy, DCFC won’t be the same place without you. 💙💙
 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Mansion Bennett 🤣🤣 bloody brilliant 

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!

Mansion Bennett 🤣🤣 bloody brilliant 

I still reckon Selby could pot a few goals for us.
Bless you b4..

My own personal favourite was our erstwhile player "Mansion Bennett". Also like the one that @Inverurie Ramposted about being "Cherried up" by a good team performance or result.
We should start a B4 Thesaurus entitled "B4 - In his Own Words" and stick it permanently to the top of this Forum as a lasting tribute to the Man & his Immortal impact upon our shared Derby County Fan history. 
 
#B4EveraRam as well as #OnceARam

I was genuinely too sad to post anything up until now, and I never even met him. His positivity was infectious an his posts always made me smile (and occasionally facepalm). I remember seeing his posts all the way back in the early 2000s on the old DET forums, forever trying to work out if his name was supposed to mean something. If I remember rightly, it used to be longer too.
We'll know if he's had a word in the ear of the big man upstairs if pink kits quietly disappear from existence next season!
Thank you, Daniel. Love to his family, friends and Rams everywhere. Let's chase down Pompey in his name.
#bemoreB4

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 

Some rousing rounds of he’s one of our own would cut it for me

I was lucky enough to go to South East Derbyshire College with this legend.
Even back then, whilst talking DCFC in the small group of Derby fans on our course he was always so positive and had unwavering passion, even when times were bad (baring in mind this was during the Jeremy Keith, Andrew Mackenzie and Murdo Mackay era, which at the time felt a pretty challenging time to be a fan).
We had a few in the group who would challenge that passion every now and again, which obviously remained intact until the 'good' times started to roll back in!
After College, we didn't really speak again, but every time he posted a comment on here it made me smile and remember those times because it was always along the same positive and passionate lines!
Rest easy Beavis (not a very imaginative nickname I know, but using the last name as a nickname was common amongst us at that time 😄)

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

<insert club name> are looking to buy Derby County youngster <insert player name> and are preparing a £500k bid.
B4 "I'd tell them £20m or get lost" 😄
Brilliant. Bitter Sweet Grin on my face right now.

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

Do you know what, after hearing the news of B4 over the weekend, my attitude to a lot of things will change, especially DCFC. 
Walking away from the ground on Saturday after the game (before hearing about B4 passing), i felt more positive about the team.
I'll certainly keep that positivity going now because nothing would give us all more pleasure than to see Derby promoted in memory of Daniel. 

I had to look up "B4 Passing". That is very sad news. 38 is no age and it does put everything in perspective.