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Lurky 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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Lurky reacted to angieram in B4 - for ever a Ram 🐏
I have some very sad news this evening. Daniel (B4) died earlier this week. He was just 38.
As you know, he has been battling numerous health conditions for a long time, but always remained cheerful and was the most loyal supporter of his beloved Rams, home and away.
He was at the match at Crewe and gave his full support as always.
Daniel leaves behind a grieving dad, mum and sister. Our thoughts go out to them and we only hope they get a little comfort from knowing how well loved Daniel is by all who know him.
Here are a couple of photos that his dad agreed could be shared. I'm sure many of you have others, as Daniel loved a selfie at the game.
David is hoping to arrange a more fitting tribute in time, but for now please raise a glass in his memory and a good Derby win today. I am sure that's what Daniel would have been doing tonight.
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Lurky reacted to nogbad van 50 in Matchday Thread - Derby County v Barnsley (13/08 15:00)
Blimey ,it didn’t take long for the moaners and football managers in the stands to start! 44 days ago we were still in administration.Since then we’ve signed 12/13 new players in a market based on financial restrictions imposed by the EFL.We’re at least a fortnight behind in terms of fitness and we’re trying to bed in these new players and develop a playing pattern with an inexperienced,although articulate and enthusistic ,interim manager.Football isn’t an exact science and each season there’ll be highs and lows.Personally,I’m delighted with the start and expect fitness and results to improve steadily.Just listened to LR’s post match interview and he emphasised we’re a work in progress and the importance of spirit,resilience and determination in the squad.I think the realists among us realise there’s still a long way to go but from where we were,we should be really pleased with the progress made. Onwards and upwards !
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Lurky reacted to ColonelBlimp in mo55y's Prediction League updates, 2021/22 season.
Well done @mozza - thanks for doing this, seems like a ballache to me.
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Lurky reacted to angieram in mo55y's Prediction League updates, 2021/22 season.
Cheers, @mozza! My tactical predictions this season
a) didn't help the team
b) didn't help me.
Great fun though and congratulations to the winners.
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Lurky reacted to Premier ram in mo55y's Prediction League updates, 2021/22 season.
Thanks Mozza, well done on all your hard work
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Lurky reacted to Ramifications in mo55y's Prediction League updates, 2021/22 season.
Thank you mozza for organising this and keeping tabs on everything, week in, week out. Cheers to you.
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Lurky reacted to mozza in mo55y's Prediction League updates, 2021/22 season.
Final standings for the 2021/22 Prediction League, I'm sure there's a way of determining a winner between @Premier ram and @TheHospitalier but i cba to sort one, so congratulations both..
Premiership
Premier ram 59
TheHospitalier 59
BodminRam 57
Cisse 57
Kenavo 57
ilsonram12 55
LeedsCityRam 55
rammieib 54
timlondinium 53
r4derby 49
SKHunter 49
Wolfie 49
DCFC1388 48
rynny 48
AndyB 47
BOB BIGGS 47
ramant62 47
REDCAR 47
harwich ram 44
jimtastic56 44
Championship
Fla Ram 43
Jase116 43
mozza 43
Asanovic70 42
samwcave 42
TexasRam 42
europia 41
JMC 41
Brammie Steve 40
ColonelBlimp 40
Lurky 40
Ramifications 40
dcfc the 1 4me 39
Parsnip 39
Rich84 39
Jimbo Ram 38
leroyoftherovers 38
dabber 37
Miggins 37
Woodley Ram 37
BramcoteRam84 36
California Ram. 36
WharfedaleRam 36
hydraulic ram 34
Div1
TimRam 34
DCFC Kicks 33
OohMartWright 31
BucksRam 30
gccrowdpleaser 30
Jourdan 30
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta 30
Yani P 30
DesertRam 29
Mckram 29
CBRammette 28
Chris_Martin 28
Foreveram 28
JarodyDCFC 28
Mick Brolly 28
MidWalesRam 28
BathRam72 27
swansea ram 27
Turk Thrust 27
Elgin_Ram 26
RadioactiveWaste 26
taffyram 25
Amberram 24
Dethorn 24
Div2
lukedcfc 24
Malty 24
StevenageRam 24
Ted McMinn Football Genius 24
angieram 23
86 Hair Islands 23
True Ram 23
Addingham Ram 22
Rampant 22
BriggRam 21
1967Ram 21
StrawHillRam 21
cstand 20
Dean (hick) Saunders 20
Van der MoodHoover 20
Wolfie20 20
BarrowRam 19
ramit 19
Ramsamwidge 19
Topram 19
hintonsboots 18
Wistaston Ram 18
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong 17
Simmo's left foot 16
Div3
Dordogne-Ram 15
chewbacca 14
Eargasm 14
Kernow 14
PendineRam 14
Ram-a-lama fa fa fa 13
devonram1980 12
Kinder 12
Marriot Ram99 12
Mucker1884 12
erathirea 11
Leeds Ram 11
Rampage 11
Steve Buckley's Dog 11
Angry Ram 10
CumbriaRam 10
Johnnyoj 10
StarterForTen 10
HonitonRam 9
Blondest Goat 8
BrudeRAM 8
Maharan 8
niram 8
glyn1957 7
Div4
Carnero 6
Makedoh 6
Ramrob 6
Saul 6
Steve How Hard? 6
Theres's Only Wan Chope 6
WhiteHorseRam 6
Dinnitdough 5
Finch 5
LazloW 5
mwram1973 5
oohmarkwright 5
Ram_in_Cumbria 5
atherstoneram 4
bucktwo 4
Crewton 4
Diego 4
Eddie 4
Magicman 4
minesahartington 4
Remy the hare 4
RodleyRam 4
Abu Derby 3
B4ev6is 3
Div5
Charliegeorge1962 3
davenportram 3
DerbyRam! 3
EraniosSocks 3
Penelope Pendrex 3
Reverend 3
scout's dad 3
ScubaRam 3
SWRam 3
Tamworthram 3
twinkletoes 3
Alan Ramage 4 EVA 2
Alty_Ram 2
Ambitious 2
BuckoBeast 2
Charlotte Ram 2
FindernRam 2
G-Ram 2
Half Fan Half Biscuit 2
ivo_knoflicek 2
Jayram 2
Joe 2
Jortat 2
MickD 2
Div6
Rab a dab doo 2
Ratpackram 2
Seths-cap 2
Sheff Ram 2
Simon Bradley 2
Sweetness34 2
The Scarlet Pimpernel 2
Tyler Durden 2
uttoxram75 2
Anag Ram 1
Animal is a Ram 1
Bubbles 1
Chester40 1
Coconut's Beard 1
DavesaRam 1
De22Ram 1
Donegal Ram 1
Foxy Ram 1
Fraser_23 1
Gordamn 1
handyill 1
Hathersage Ram 1
Ilkestonian 1
irobinson 1
Div7
Keepyuppy 1
kevinhectoring 1
MackworthRamIsGod 1
NottmRAM 1
Old Sawley Popside 1
Ovine_Interferer 1
PistoldPete 1
plymouthram 1
1977 Ram Raider 1
RamDotFi 1
RamontheMoor 1
richinspain 1
Robert Earnshaws Workrate 1
Scott129 1
Sean 1
Seaside Ram 1
secretsquirrel 1
sheeponacid 1
Sparkle 1
superzak 1
TomTom92 1
tomsdubs 1
twelveincher 1
whaley bridge Ram
Wignall12 1
ziggyram59 1
DONE !!
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Lurky reacted to Tombo in To the EFL Championship
You won EFL. Enjoy the Championship without us. I hope it makes you very happy.
Dear lord what a sad little life.
You ruined our season completely just because you wanted to relegate us. I hope you now spend next season getting some lessons in grace and decorum because you have all the grace of a reversing dump truck with no tyres on.
Take your league and leave us alone now.
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Lurky reacted to Carl Sagan in Hull city (H) on Tuesday 8th February - matchday thread
Great to have @B4ev6ison the matchday thread, leading us on (and thanks to @angieram).
One of the many problems of this season is that every single match feels like a cup final. That's what happens when you have 21 points deducted, and your players stripped away from you, and when every match might be your last.
I do feel we *need* to get back to winning ways if we're to hold everything together and maintain our slim chance of staying up, which naturally also makes us more attractive to potential buyers. Come on you Rams!
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Lurky reacted to B4ev6is in Hull city (H) on Tuesday 8th February - matchday thread
I really really hope we win this one another strong crowd around 27k to 28k I think so far. Lets get pp rocking Derby players need every single one of us right behind the team.
I would be tempted to play festy and luke plang upfront togather and Lawrence sitting behind them to ready slip balls through to them and play belaike in midfield with max bird and marrison due lack of opapions in the team no thanks to efl and that idout banker gibson.
So come on Derby fans let's have everyone on there feet and getting behind the lads. Everyone buy food on the ground and drink in the ground the club need every single last penny it can get right now.
Do I think mel be at the ground possible I would love it if came on the pitch and says sorry to us the fans and him to clear out debts that he left the club with and come out with priffired bidder with him.
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Lurky reacted to Tombo in Wayne Rooney
Not just him but this whole squad.
This Derby team will likely win us no trophies, no silverware or medals, provide no glorious drubbings or incredible winning runs. Yet they are among my favourite Derby sides to watch and they make me as proud as any Derby team I've ever seen.
And Wayne leads them. He has created a truly iconic, historic, heroic squad that I will never forget.
If this is the last ever Derby County squad we see in its current incarnation, then they're the best you could realistically hope for. If the club died, we'd be going out in a blaze of glory
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Lurky reacted to David in Derby County Daily Updates - TAKEOVER COMPLETED
MARTIN SAMUEL: Derby are on the brink of extinction and had 21 points deducted - isn’t that enough now? Middlesbrough and Wycombe lawsuits are based on playing fantasy football.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10424221/MARTIN-SAMUEL-Middlesbrough-Wycombes-lawsuits-Derby-based-fantasy-seasons.html
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Lurky reacted to AndyB in Thank you DCFCF
While all this is going on I would like to thank this site for being the best place to stay on top of all the happenings in this admin / EFL / claims case. Like most fans I have been searching online for the latest facts and over the last few days this site has become the most reliable. Fans have been providing links to any news regularly and I particularly like the pinned thread by @David giving the latest updates.
Well done everyone and thank you. In our time of stress, and at times panic, this site has been hugely valuable.
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Lurky reacted to angieram in 1 Year of Wayne Rooney
He is a hero in my eyes. That he is even still here marks him as a man of true worth.
Thank you Wayne for showing there is still true grit and integrity in the game.
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Lurky reacted to IslandExile in Wayne Rooney
Do I think Rooney is a tactical genius?
No, but he's learning and has improved over last year.
Do I think he's getting the best out of the players available?
Mostly yes. Sibley and Jozwiak are possible exceptions but there may be other reasons for that. All players appear very motivated despite the club's position.
Has Rooney had long enough to prove his credentials?
It's not the time so much as the circumstances. These are exceptional times and it's nigh on impossible to judge.
Could another manager do better with the club in its current plight?
Maybe. We will never know. Without a goalscorer and with a 21 point deduction, it's hard to see anyone doing "well enough" (also note what's happened to many people's oft touted candidates: Hughton, Cook and Jokanovic).
So what's so good about Rooney?
The way he has conducted himself throughout this whole sorry process. By all accounts his approach to the players and staff has been empathetic, considerate and thoughtful. He has surprised me with - for the want of a better word - his "class". He thoroughly deserves our support.
Let's judge his football management when (if) the club is ever stabilized. Once he has truly been able to assemble his squad and started playing his preferred tactics rather than those dictated to him by squad availability and the quest for survival.
Come on Derby. Come on Rooney ?
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Lurky reacted to Miggins in Bournemouth (H) Matchday Thread
Excellent pre-match interview with Wayne. He's very measured in everything he says, thoughtful, dignified and calm and quick to praise those he works with and you just know that the respect and loyalty is mutual.
I was glad to hear him speak about building a better relationship with the EFL and he spoke of them respectfully. Regardless of how he really feels about our eye-watering debts and the appalling way our club has been left, he just chooses his words carefully and professionally.
I hope that in the future he cuts it as a premier manager, but for now I'm just so glad that he is with us. He gives me confidence to believe that all will eventually be well.
I really hope for everyone's sake that tomorrow will be a good day!! COYR
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Lurky reacted to Yani P in Season 21 - 22 survival bid statistics
Updated After Week 14 Matches
Updated the stats tracker - starting to get some more solid data now we are 14 games in, ive got us a projected total of 56 (Net 44) after 14 games played. That would give us a 54% chance of survival based on every season since we were last relegated.
Im tracking us against last season for the stat of tracking the 4th bottom team (as thats where we need to get to as a minimum). Last season was our closest to relegation in a good while so makes sense to use that as our season baseline for this year. Its no point us tracking at net 44 if the 4th bottom starts tracking way above last season (funnily enough that was 44 points as well). Good news is the 14 game tracker currently sits as a positive one in our favour so as long as that stays at or near zero or positive we are well on track even with all these draws.
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Lurky reacted to sage in Operation Fill the Ground v Swansea
I've been on Radio Derby plugging it, it's been mentioned on Twitter by Kieran Lee and the Punjabi Rams (that isn't a new band) with the latter declaring it their aim. The administrators have asked for an extra 5k in match tickets to be sold to help with costs and get a buyer. They have increased the ticket office hours after representation.
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Lurky reacted to ollycutts1982 in Derby County Administration (with the slight possibility of Liquidation still there)
Radio Derby has now come away from the press conference.
Sorry if my posts were abit scatter gun’ish. Was trying to share as much info as possible.
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Lurky reacted to sage in Operation Fill the Ground v Swansea
This is the most important thing we can do. Create some income to limit redundancies and player sales, make us attractive to purchasers and support the team.
If you haven't got a season ticket, buy a match ticket.
If you have a got a season ticket , encourage a mate to come or if you can afford it, gift a ticket to a mate.
Encourage friends and family to come.
If you can afford it and know someone who can't afford to go, gift them a ticket for this game.
If you live too far away and can afford it, gift a mate or family member from home,
If you are thinking of coming and have kids, bring them along.
Do whatever we can to fill the ground v Reading.
We've been let down but now it's our time, our time to stand up and save our club.
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Lurky reacted to Bob The Badger in My admiration for Rooney has shot up
He has zero to do with the issues we now find ourselves in, but he has acted with utter class.
He's had no money and is playing a number of players he knows aren't good enough (at least at the moment) without a word of complaint publicly.
He's just got on with his job and tried to get this team playing decent football with one hand tied behind his back, wearing lead boots and being made to wear a balaclava the wrong way around.
And then he hears about going into administration on TV like the rest of us and rather than whining or walking out he gets on with his job.
I really like what I'm seeing, especially when you consider he's in his first year of management and the second youngest boss in the entire football league.
He should have control of this team if/when he has money to spend, or at the very least until the end of this season.
If he does walk or get pushed, I for one will be bitterly disappointed.
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Lurky reacted to David in Stoke at home
Needless to say, today's game is huge.
If we lose, we lose, but we need to see the players leave everything on the pitch, IF they do that, as Wigan did, dare I say we stand a chance of surviving, albeit a slim chance.
Now if they walk out, heads down looking defeated then it's finished, we're down without a fight and I fear Rooney will walk despite showing incredible loyalty so far.
The players need to step up for him, if not for us, and we, as fans, love him or hate him need to give him all the backing we can starting from today.
We do not want to be on the lookout for a new manager whilst in administration, a squad full of kids.
-12 is a given, we know that's coming as it's been confirmed, however if the EFL write off all the other potential punishment as they did with Swindon due to new ownership, we may be in a position to bring in some new faces in January.
Let's be honest, the EFL are not out to punish us, the fans, the club itself. Their crosshairs are lined squarely on Mel's forehead. If he's out the picture, they may lower their weapons.
Understand this is all very optimistic given what has happened, the odds are not stacked in our favour, however I can't sit here and demand the players do not walk on to the pitch today already defeated whilst having that attitude myself.
If there ever was a time for siege mentality, this is it.