IslandExile

Right at this very second, I couldn’t give a flying f*** whether people like Paul Warne as a man or a manager, I don’t care whether you think his brand of football leave you cold, or you think he concentrates too much on the opposition, or that he’s too jokey in his interviews.  All I care about is that today, him & his staff helped provide me & my lad with memories we will never forget, that were able to share as father & son, that I will happily take to my grave.  
 
Thank you Paul.  Thank you

Having scrolled through Instagram this afternoon/evening, seeing the pictures of Dad’s on the pitch with their sons and daughters, players being paraded around on fans shoulders, I don’t know.
They are pictures that won’t just live in digital format on phones, printed off, displayed around the house, memories that will last a lifetime.
The scenes of thousands on the pitch was far from being embarrassing, in fact the club are putting content out tonight of the fans on their social media channels, despite asking to stay off the pitch. Players are also sharing them as well.
Celebrating like that is not for everyone, I know, much like the stands themselves, some will prefer the safety of the West Stand, others the “limbs” of the South Stand.
Just think though, some of those kids, that could be the only time they get a chance to step on to the Pride Park pitch. Something many young kids could only dream of.
It’s a shame fans such as yourself didn’t get the opportunity to applaud a lap of honour as you wanted, think at this time it’s one of those where just be grateful you were there.
Many wouldn’t have been able attend for various reasons, I wasn’t able to even get down the pub as I’ve been throwing up and pissing out my arse since yesterday with what I can only assume to be that Norovirus kids love to share at school.
Having to watch from bed, without a touch of alcohol has been tough! 

Two strange things today that you just know in your gut are meant ,,,, I rarely look at the video screen , I don’t know why I looked but I did and there it was ,,,, be more B4 and a short while later I looked over again and I saw a solitary ballon floating high above the stand above the video screen ,, don’t give a poop if anybody thinks I’m a soppy old bugger or it’s just coincidental,,, but when you know you know ,,, thanks for being around us all B4 ❤️

Bye Max, all the best lad, you did us proud at the end and throughout your Derby career.
Sad to see you in Robins shirt but all good things come to an end, but so good your career with us ends with a defining moment, on your 200th appearance and final game.
Fitting end, once a Ram 🐏 

Another game against Carlisle...

What a day. So lucky to be ale to treasure it with my sons and two grandsons, even managed to get in the pitch 😮. Magnificent support especially for David Clowes that ovation was exceptional. 
The Carlisle fans were excellent and they gave us a game. Birds goal was a fitting send of and calmed any nerves. Collins goal started the party. 
Special that the club remembered Dan, never met him but I will forever remember that this was the season to Be more B4.

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

“Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?” - Terry Pratchett (GNU)
B4 is still with us while we remember his optimism.
 
Be more B4! 

Today was bitter-sweet in many ways, as I kept thinking of Daniel's pure, unadulterated joy on being part of this promotion day. 
Wonderful that the Club acknowledged his contribution,  and B4 will always be part of our heritage now.
🐏⚽️🐏⚽️🐏⚽️

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

On the train back to London reading this thread and getting weird looks because it's so emotional. And I'm so sorry he's not here to share it with us and say "I told you". He kept the faith when many of us doubted. Be more B4! 🐏🐏🐏🐏

Another game against Carlisle...

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

On depression and contemplating suicide...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cll438d2d40o 
Good to talk.

The lads did it buddy. You never lost faith in them, Derby's No 1 Fan.

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

I’m so happy for David Clowes. The man is a hero for saving our club and to see everyone standing up for him brought a tear to my eye. It was amazing when he lifted that cup. The Be More B4 also really got me, I hope Daniel’s Dad and sister managed to enjoy the day, although it must have been so emotional.
Massive thank you to Paul Warne and all his staff. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea but he’s worked so hard and fully deserves this.
Wish my dear old Dad could have been there, but I was with my son which is the most beautiful thing. It’s the first time he’s seen us achieve something and he said it’s the best day of his life! 
I bloody love this club.

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

and that was the story of Derby County in League One.

Like a renaissance painting :
 
 

B4 believed when I, for one, had doubts and fears. He helped me through those dark days when I thought we'd lose the club. 
Thank you @B4ev6is.
Thank you David Clowes.
Thank you Warne, staff and players. 
Thank you everyone on here. 
B4 - we did it. The Rams are going up 🐏

Thank you David Clowes!👏
Thank you Paul Warne and all the players!👏
Thank you to B4 and all the amazing supporters who support the Rams home and away.👏
Thank you all for making this such a special day!🐏🐏🐏
P.S. Duck the EFL!