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Maybe, just maybe we are heading in the right direction. Sometimes good things take time. Thought we were really solid in defence and midfield and JJ took his chance well. What a great block by Barks and pass by Nat. Feeling good vibes right now. 

We've just beaten a team that were unbeaten in their previous 6 games and were set up deliberately to spoil and stop us from playing according to their manager. 
I for one am happy that we managed to get the 3 points despite their tactics and close the gap on some of those above us.
It was great to see so many stand and applaud for B4 and can only think that like me, loads were clock watching and started clapping as soon as it hit 38 minutes. 

I don't know that we were lucky to win the points in the sense of them being better than us or anything, just that we spent large chunks of the game getting nowhere and you wondered where a goal was going to come from (for either side). I'd say that we shaded a game of limited chances and the slightly better of two mediocre sides won it. Looked like we had thrown a couple of points away when we gave a soft free kick away at the end and then defended it badly to give them an equaliser, but to be fair, at least we kept going and one or two players gambled to try and get the win. Fornah's surge and pull back being exactly what was needed.

Wasn't able to be there today. Had to be at work, but managed to sneak out around 3.35, and stood alone in a freezing Yorkshire car park, thinking of all B4's posts, and wishing I was at Pride Park.
Today's result was for you B4.

It was a lovely moment, well done to Gasheads for joining in with an added time winner to complete the day.
Lovely to meet @B4’s Sister and Daniel's Dad before the game. I hope the response you have had from fellow fans has brought you both some comfort and joy.
 

Was gutted we missed that great chance in the 37th minute!  I was literally praying to the heavens at that point... and I haven't even spoken to God since about 1968, when the infant school headmistress told me to!  
So pleased we ground it out in the end, and got those 3 points for B4.  🐏
A great effort all round by us clappers, I thought.  Went really well... although as soon as I sat back down, I had to explain to the querying guy behind what it was all about.  I just find it weird that there are folk in the stadium that don't come on here!   🤣
I didn't cry obviously, being such a tough guy, but yeah, there was very much a lump in my throat... and a hint of a smile as I looked up.
I hope he was reet chuffed!
xxx

I'm tempted to say I hope I have that many applauding when I go, but knowing my luck, that will be as soon as they get the news, and a bit scattered, not the planned concerted effort of respect we saw today! 🤣
I was secretly hoping for a minute's worth of "#BeMoreB4" flickering around the electro-hoardings, but then forgot to look, as I was too concentrated on looking up'ards!  Not seen anyone comment, so I assume this didn't happen?  Shame, but fair enough, I guess!
Great to hear B4 got a mention on the commos though.  I too would absolutely love to hear a re-run, if there's such a thing out there? 
And of course, as well as Daniel himself, I truly hope the family... and particularly our new mate @B4’s Sister... were touched and proud of the response... as it was no less than he deserved. 👏
He was a top guy then, he's a top guy today, and he'll remain a top guy for eternity.
Sleep well buddy.
UTR
xxx

Little late to this so apologies. What I think was brilliant, and it was, about B4 was that on an internet forum where we can argue for fifteen pages about whether or not Chris Martin should come back (he shouldn't btw) he managed to bring out the best in us. He had an ability to allow us to come together for the very reason we joined this forum - Derby County. Genuinely, that is no small feat and I say with certainty that this forum, and most likely the lives of those who knew him, will be a poorer place with him not amongst them.

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.

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 🐏 

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

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported. 

The only down side to this thread is the number of folk who have mentioned spirit... and not one of you has mis-spelled it!  
We all loved flanges and scravers of course, but "Spirt" was a personal favourite of mine.  I'm gonna miss that!  😢 
 
Anyway...
Lots of usernames on here that I simply don't recognise.  A couple of dozen previous posts here, a few hundred there.
Countless claims of "Don't post very often but..."
Numerous lurkers clicking away on their keyboard.
Even a few new sign-ups for the sole purpose of passing on their condolences.
And a list as long as your arm, of posters who never met the lad... me included... "But felt like we knew him"!
I've also very briefly touched on my own PM's shared with B4... all at his behest I hasten to add... and I'll not add to that, as those conversations remain private, suffice to say, I shouldn't have been as surprised as I was (shame on me!) to now learn that he pretty much contacted anyone and everyone that had posted of the merest hint of troubles in their own lives... whilst the lad himself arguably suffered more than most.
Every word in this thread points to someone special.  Of that, there is no doubt.  Unique.  Caring to the core.  One of a kind, amongst many of a kindred spirt! (😉)
Arguably, the clearest evidence of that eons old adage "You don't know what you have until it's gone".
I hope to God that if he didn't know then, he knows now!  It's clear how his being... and now his parting soul... has touched so many of us.
He truly will be forever remembered. 
xxx
 
 

Only just caught up with the sad news 😞. Sleep well fella. Your relentless and unstinting positivity re DCFC was an inspiration and a lesson to us all.
Just ask that Steve Bloomer fella to shuffle up a bit; you've earned a decent seat 🐏

I spent yesterday afternoon & evening rehearsing and playing in a very stirring performance of Mozart's Requiem.
This morning, I'm thinking 'How appropriate'.
A sad loss, and so young.
RIP

Not a regular poster, but an avid reader of this forum. My sincere condolences to Daniel's family, friends and all who knew him. 
B4 was always positive and his love for Derby was very clear. It is also very clear from other members posts, his love and support for fellow Rams. This takes a special type of person.
Brought me joy and positivity in our darkest hours with his rallying posts to stick together and fight for our club.
RIP Daniel a Derby legend 🐏 

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. 
 
 
 

Hi all, I'm another long time reader of the forum but have never felt brave enough to join and post, until now. Like many of you I didn't know B4, but recognised him and his dad at away matches. Last season I was sat next to him at Bristol Rovers, and although we exchanged pleasantries, again I wasn't brave enough to say I recognised him from the forum! If I had, I would have said, as a confirmed "happy clapper" myself, how lovely it was to read his always positive posts, and how his absolute love for our club shone through. It's a measure of the man how many of us are saddened at his passing, even though we didn't know him. Heartfelt condolences to all B4's family and friends, and I hope in time all these lovely messages will bring them some  comfort. 

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported. 

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported. 

Like many on this forum I never knew B4 personally but I always felt like I knew him. His posts always cheered me up especially over the last couple of years. He was a shining example to us all in how to be an great human and an outstanding Rams fan. This forum will never be the same and he be will be sadly missed by everyone. My condolences to his family and friends. I think "Be more like B4" says it all. 
RIP Daniel 

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported. 

Like many on this forum I never knew B4 personally but I always felt like I knew him. His posts always cheered me up especially over the last couple of years. He was a shining example to us all in how to be an great human and an outstanding Rams fan. This forum will never be the same and he be will be sadly missed by everyone. My condolences to his family and friends. I think "Be more like B4" says it all. 
RIP Daniel 

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported. 

What about getting a big banner saying "Be More B4" ready for the Bristol Rovers game? The phrase seems to have resonated with a lot of people on  this thread. Any extra money raised could go to a charity Daniel would have supported.