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Cheers Duracell - ticket swap arranged. My brother and I get to go in the South Stand so it's a win-win for everyone!

That’s the position I am in. I was ‘around’ for the promotion in 96 but too young to remember or appreciate it. And although I’ve technically been to the BBG, too young to appreciate it again.
For those who witnessed previous successes, I have nothing but jealousy. But for people like me, my entire experience of Derby County has been misery, disappointment and heartbreak. Where I grew up, it was all Premier League clubs, nobody even supported the ‘nearest’ professional team because Plymouth was still too far away. I’d go into school on sports days in my Derby County shirt, and get laughed at by those wearing United, Liverpool or Arsenal shirts.
To experience success, an outpouring of joy and probably relief,  at Pride Park, is going to be special.
I’m sure lots of people here have other interests outside of football and Derby County, I don’t really. I’m not really into other sports, for me football & this club is everything. Since Covid really, it’s been hard. From not being able to go to watch, to then being plunged into administration & feeling like we were kind of Death Row waiting for the inevitable was very, very hard.
We’re going to do the job on Saturday and I can’t even begin to imagine how good that’s going to feel. 

As I woke up tired and hungover this morning, I had a thought. While it's always great hearing stories about the glory days of the 70s, the iconic 80s and the fun 90s, there's a whole generation of Derby fans who have only ever known disappointment. I myself had my first season ticket in the 2006/07 Billy Davies season, but I was too young to properly appreciate it.
Since then, it's been a mix of hope, heartbreak and 'nearly' moments. Our generation of supporters have witnessed other clubs' fans celebrating siuccess (sometimes at our expense), but we find it difficult to fathom what it would actually feel like for Derby to ever get over the line.
Yesterday, as I walked back back to the bus with my arm round my mate's shoulder, belting Derby songs at the top of our voices, I had the first taste of what it might feel like to experience success as a Derby fan. This morning, I started making preparations for post-game jaegerbombs and cigars next weekend. And thinking about how I'll be raising a glass to the lad that we all miss. 
We're not over the line yet. But I'm well into dreaming territory. And for us fans who aren't old enough to know glory, it's going to be oh so sweet.
Up the Rams.

Sorry to hear about your dad, hope he gets well soon. I too have a similar problem and wondered if anyone can help me also for the Carlisle game. I had an operation a couple of days ago which means I’m not allowed to stand for very long, as I’m in the south stand that’s a bit tricky! Also it might get a bit excitable where I sit and don’t want to risk anything getting accidentally knocked. If there’s any takers for a pair of tickets to swap somewhere in the stadium where me and hubby can sit down and see the game for two south stand lower, block C , please let me know. I also contacted ticket office but same problem with sell out. Thanks if anyone can help 

Just got Northampton tickets through the waiting list, happy days 

Just got Northampton tickets through the waiting list, happy days 

Just got Northampton tickets through the waiting list, happy days 

Derby 2 Reading 1 FRGS Gayle

Derby 2 Reading 1 FRGS Gayle

Sold out before 10am, missed out again! Gone on waiting list immediately so hopefully will get to go , fingers crossed 
 

Sorry to bother you mozza , I see I had 24 points after the Cheltenham win , then I got 1 point for Charlton win but my score went down to 22 when it should be 25. I know it’s not much it I’m in competition with the hubby and I’m winning at the moment! 

I went on the list on Monday, got a call from the ticket office on Friday offering 2 tickets for Lincoln, it’s well worth being on it as I’ve  got tickets every time thankfully 

I’m going , I’ve been to all the home games and they’re  really entertaining in a strange way with hardly any one there. Went to Mansfield last season and Notts county this season as well, more fans away than at home I think. 

I’m going , I’ve been to all the home games and they’re  really entertaining in a strange way with hardly any one there. Went to Mansfield last season and Notts county this season as well, more fans away than at home I think. 

I’m going , I’ve been to all the home games and they’re  really entertaining in a strange way with hardly any one there. Went to Mansfield last season and Notts county this season as well, more fans away than at home I think. 

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 

Just a thought, hopefully somebody close to the club can make it happen v Bristol Rovers.
Rams shirt produced with ‘RIP B4’ on the back. It is shown on the scoreboard in either the 4th or 38th minute in the ground. A minute applause from fans whichever minute the family deem most appropriate. Shirt is signed by the squad post game and presented to his parents.
I appreciate the club cannot always show this level of tribute following the passing of a fan, but B4 was a one off, and everything DCFC epitomises. He deserves a tribute such as this in my opinion, and one which will give him the send off he deserves 🐏 

Im so sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked forward to reading his posts, they always made me smile. I met him briefly at Blackpool away a couple of seasons ago when my brother got injured. He very kindly messaged me giving me advice on ways to help my brothers recovery in the way only B4 could. Derby have lost a super fan , RIP B4 , Daniel 

Im so sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked forward to reading his posts, they always made me smile. I met him briefly at Blackpool away a couple of seasons ago when my brother got injured. He very kindly messaged me giving me advice on ways to help my brothers recovery in the way only B4 could. Derby have lost a super fan , RIP B4 , Daniel 

When I heard this sad news last night, I was absolutely gutted, B4 was such a positive man, an optimist in times of mediocrity, a true believer who only faltered once, when we were on the brink 16 months ago. The thought of losing his beloved Rams, filled him with dread.
However, it is only tonight, reading everyone's tributes, with an unashamed tear rolling down my cheek, that the bigger picture emerged. Tales of chats at service stations and concourses, his passion at at games and most tellingly, the private messages of encouragement or empathy when other posters were going through a tough time. Even when he had his own troubles, which would have left most of us exhausted and probably would have prevented all of us attaining his relentless positivity.
The reason behind those chats and messages, as well as good human nature, is we are family. We have something which binds us together, a shared love, a community. We live in a polarised society, where politicians, media and social media seek to expose and amplify any divisions and isolate us. However, we have an attachment, a forum, a club, a badge, a team to rally round and no-one rallied round The Rams more than B4. For those, like B4, who may find life hasn't always been kind or easy, that sense of attachment is even stronger and more important. 
They say you die twice in life, once when you stop breathing and again when people stop remembering you. Daniel, we will remember you, we will remember your rallying cries, your kindness to others and most of all the purity of your faith for the team you love.        

Just come on to catch up on the afternoon's "Great day at the office", and was immediately hit with this thunderbolt!
Utterly gutted!  😢
Yes, he's wound me up in the past, on occasion.  Sometimes I've had a nibble at him.  Sometimes I've bit my tongue and said nowt.
But oh so much more than that, his total and utter positivity was never disregarded, and his loyalty to, and passion for, DCFC was never... ever... doubted.
I'm not ashamed to say, He's been... and will remain for eternity... more of a Ram than I'll ever be.  🐏
 
Such devastating news does indeed put everything into perspective. 
Today's game comes a distant second behind this... even to the point that I'm really not in the mood any more, for a catch up on the matchday thread... but do you know what... today was precisely the sort of performance and result that would have delighted him... and just what he would normally have predicted with his blind, unwavering faith.  Despite my mood, I'm gonna read the lot... and read every single word in his memory... with a raised glass in hand! 🍻
I hope you were watching from above, B4, (Of course you were... silly me!) and I hope it put a massive grin on your face... and a spring in your step, now you are finally free at last, from your physical pains.
Feel free to bellow through the clouds "I told you so"!   😁
I'm sure many of us will mark your gut-wrenching passing in any number of ways in the coming matches... be that privately and/or publicly, and it is no less than you deserve.
I won't hesitate to twirl my scraver in your honour at future games, and my DCFC flange will forever be at half mast.  
Sleep well, dear Buddy.  Up The Rams.  See you at the promotion party.
xxx
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Im so sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked forward to reading his posts, they always made me smile. I met him briefly at Blackpool away a couple of seasons ago when my brother got injured. He very kindly messaged me giving me advice on ways to help my brothers recovery in the way only B4 could. Derby have lost a super fan , RIP B4 , Daniel 

Im so sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked forward to reading his posts, they always made me smile. I met him briefly at Blackpool away a couple of seasons ago when my brother got injured. He very kindly messaged me giving me advice on ways to help my brothers recovery in the way only B4 could. Derby have lost a super fan , RIP B4 , Daniel 

Im so sorry to hear this sad news. I always liked forward to reading his posts, they always made me smile. I met him briefly at Blackpool away a couple of seasons ago when my brother got injured. He very kindly messaged me giving me advice on ways to help my brothers recovery in the way only B4 could. Derby have lost a super fan , RIP B4 , Daniel 

He was always the best of us, but never , ever, ever the worst. We should ways aspire to be more B4