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Jeez , reading all the posts this morning has brought tears to my eyes as did the news last night , when that happens over someone you’ve never met in person it tells you something 🤷🏻‍♂️,
was wondering if it would be fitting if we could chip in and have this thread printed and perhaps presented nicely in a remembrance book format for his family as a mark of what a special lad he was 

Jeez , reading all the posts this morning has brought tears to my eyes as did the news last night , when that happens over someone you’ve never met in person it tells you something 🤷🏻‍♂️,
was wondering if it would be fitting if we could chip in and have this thread printed and perhaps presented nicely in a remembrance book format for his family as a mark of what a special lad he was 

Jeez , reading all the posts this morning has brought tears to my eyes as did the news last night , when that happens over someone you’ve never met in person it tells you something 🤷🏻‍♂️,
was wondering if it would be fitting if we could chip in and have this thread printed and perhaps presented nicely in a remembrance book format for his family as a mark of what a special lad he was 

Jeez , reading all the posts this morning has brought tears to my eyes as did the news last night , when that happens over someone you’ve never met in person it tells you something 🤷🏻‍♂️,
was wondering if it would be fitting if we could chip in and have this thread printed and perhaps presented nicely in a remembrance book format for his family as a mark of what a special lad he was 

Jeez , reading all the posts this morning has brought tears to my eyes as did the news last night , when that happens over someone you’ve never met in person it tells you something 🤷🏻‍♂️,
was wondering if it would be fitting if we could chip in and have this thread printed and perhaps presented nicely in a remembrance book format for his family as a mark of what a special lad he was 

Yes, the SLO knows and @Owen87ITK of course. 

Are the club aware? 
 
Be nice if there was at least some recognition of him at the next match considering just how much of his life was Derby. 

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. 💙💙
 

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.        

The only thing he hated more than Nick Blackman, was Nick Blackman in a pink shirt.😂

Very sad news, always the biggest fan with the biggest heart !
this one is for him ! 🥲x
Rip B4

Heard the sad news earlier today, Daniel was a good friend of mine, saw him at many away games always wanted a chat about the Rams , like Angie said he had many health issues but his love for the Rams always shined bright , the Derby County family has lost another legend , I raise my glass to Daniel /B4 you will be missed mate , would also like to pass on my sincere condolences to his family at this sad time

I have been viewing the DCFC rams forum for around 10 years. I have never needed to open a account, as I only care about checking what my fellow Rams family have to say, until now………
B4 - I have finally registered to this fine forum to pay tribute to you. I have met you a few times at away matches and have always revelled in the hundreds of posts that you wrote. You were an absolute inspiration and beacon of positivity, thank you for always improving my mood. I hope you find the best fish and chip shop up there pal.
I also hope you can sprinkle some magic for the remainder of the season to see us to promotion, nobody deserves this more than you my friend. 🐏

Such sad news.  My thoughts are with his family and friends.  When I was going through a trying time it was Daniel who contacted me to lift me up with words of support and caring.  He was going through much worse, yet he reached out to me in a selfless loving way, it shows what kind of stand up fellow he was.
Rest in peace dear boy.

He sent me a PM at the beginning of COVID when I mentioned that my niece who was a nurse on a COVID ward had contracted it. He was just as positive as he always was with the Rams. I never met him in person, but I confess that I did shed a few tears when I read Angie's post. Life really is a b*****d sometimes.

This is from Palace away in the FA Cup just before Covid. I think it sums the great man up.

I still have the PM he sent me inviting me to chat with him if I needed to when my mother passed away. This news has upset me nearly as much as that sad day two years ago.

Daniel's dad reads the Forum and will see your messages of support.
 
 

Rest in peace Daniel (B4)
I always looked forward to his positive posts and loved his passion for our club. This site will be poorer for his passing and although I never met him, I will miss him.

f****** hell, that’s horrific news… one of my personal hero’s on the forum, always positive even through our darkest days.
May you rest in peace B4. And I hope we get promoted this season for you, more than anyone else.

RIP to the most passionate Ram I’ll ever know.

Best I’ve seen is this season by far ,,, we looked organised and played as a unit , the fight to win the ball back was there and we didn’t leave massive gaps when we went at them , twinkle toes Wilson is a bag of tricks too , good signing ?
that extra goal would have been nice to see us go above Barnsley but you can have everything,
glad I havnt lost faith in warne to get it right up till now though it’s been a bit tough and was starting to have my concerns , 

Highlights don't tell the full story. Up until the goal, we had more shots (4 vs 3), more dribbles (4 vs 0), more tackles (7 vs 1), more corners (4 vs 2), etc..
However, all 3 of their shots came during a 10 minute spell of questionable decisions against us by the ref, starting with the yellow for Colllins.

I think the recent atmosphere at away games has been toxic. There are a group of belligerent fans who come into the ground tanked up and looking for a fight from the off -  with the players, the manager, the more positive Derby fans. 
This is a huge change to the former almost unconditional support away fans were giving the players during administration and beyond.
We've somehow got to combat this. They aren't the majority (far from it) but they are bullies.
I don't expect unwavering adulation, but the atmosphere becomes an almost self-fulfilling prophecy. It makes everyone nervous and every little mistake is magnified, which leads to more nervousness, more mistakes etc. 
Our next away game is at Port Vale, where the atmosphere was brilliant last season and we kept backing the team to the end. Look what happened there! 
The players clearly have belief in what they are doing. Look how they came back at Crewe when most had given up hope. If we can remember that and get behind them a bit more, it could make all the difference. 

All aboard the 'Warne in train'. Destination: Championship 
It feels like a big week to me. Warne's decision to play so many youngsters in the cup has helped galvanise everyone - first team, academy, fans. The U18s continued it with a controlled win in the FA Youth Cup. The first team finished the week with what I hope is the defining point of our season. We played very well and beat a top 6 side.
Under Mac in the 13/14 season, it wasn't until Feb when we beat QPR when the club started to believe 'this will be our year' and have the self belief to beat other top 6 sides. This win over Barnsley should have the same effect.