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When the DET forum collapsed and most people came over here, there was a period of time when B4 hadn't appeared, and there was obviously a massive gap. Then he found his way over and this forum became complete... Now there will forever be an empty glass at the table, a missing rallying cry. Bless you @B4ev6is. You were the best of us.

When the DET forum collapsed and most people came over here, there was a period of time when B4 hadn't appeared, and there was obviously a massive gap. Then he found his way over and this forum became complete... Now there will forever be an empty glass at the table, a missing rallying cry. Bless you @B4ev6is. You were the best of us.

When the DET forum collapsed and most people came over here, there was a period of time when B4 hadn't appeared, and there was obviously a massive gap. Then he found his way over and this forum became complete... Now there will forever be an empty glass at the table, a missing rallying cry. Bless you @B4ev6is. You were the best of us.

When the DET forum collapsed and most people came over here, there was a period of time when B4 hadn't appeared, and there was obviously a massive gap. Then he found his way over and this forum became complete... Now there will forever be an empty glass at the table, a missing rallying cry. Bless you @B4ev6is. You were the best of us.

When the DET forum collapsed and most people came over here, there was a period of time when B4 hadn't appeared, and there was obviously a massive gap. Then he found his way over and this forum became complete... Now there will forever be an empty glass at the table, a missing rallying cry. Bless you @B4ev6is. You were the best of us.

The lad was so positive and so Derby County to the point it made people laugh at times, but that was just him. Unwavering in his love and belief in Derby.
Stark reminder for everyone, none more so than myself, to be a little bit more B4. 
Best wishes to his family. 

First and foremost, my thoughts are with Daniel's friends and family, I cannot imagine what they are going through right now.
I heard the news last night and it came as a huge shock, B4 as we knew him so fondly by will be a huge loss to the forum.
He was Mr Positivity, Derby County's biggest cheerleader, even during the bad times his positivity would shine through.
I know his Dad was at the game today with a scarf on his seat, whilst we haven't closed the gap on Portsmouth in Daniel's final rallying call on this forum, I'm sure he will be over the moon with the 3 goals and 3 points today.
DCFC Fans will be honouring Daniel in time to ensure he remains in our memories, we will also be contacting the club in due course to see what can be done during a game.
Suggestions are welcomed as we all come to terms with the loss.
Rest in peace Daniel. ❤️🐏

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.
 

Warne In !

Weston is Hughes reincarnate

Weston looks like a better prospect than Brown to be in and around the first team. Been impressive tonight. 

You know that’s just plain wrong. Collins is past his best and in any case was and is a league one striker with all the flaws that entails. BUT One thing Collins does do is get in good positions. I can’t defend the missed chances but you know, he should have played Barks in the other week and got slated. Barks did the same but not a whisper. Not on in my book. 
Collo isn’t the answer to “Derby’s No 9” but he is a Ram, he’s our player, he works, turns up and does stuff (did anyone notice the the back flick exchange with NML last night ?  
 
I find the toxicity towards him from some quarters simply loathsome. We had the same over Bradley but he seems to have been forgiven by the mob (for now) The same mob that are wanting to crucify the manager and have zero patience and zero understanding of the meaning of support. Some supporters seem to revel in attacking our own for mistakes, bad luck or whatever other something they can use to focus their puerile attitude to sport.
Pompous ? Angry ? Opinionated ? Yes .. I am guilty of all of them but when a player has our shirt on I back them, I don’t set out to trip them up or rejoice in mishaps. And no .. it isn’t “bants” or a “larf” 

I think calling for someone’s head should be called fellatious.

Had an absolutely poo week last week (mother in law into hospital,  heart attack (ok now TF), but cancelled long planned holiday to Iceland) so really cheered up to see tonight's result.  Hope this is us rejuvenated. 

Think the back was amazing tonight which gave the front four a platform to go an express themselves by playing more fluid football. Amazing to think that the back four were at four different clubs last season, they looked like a cohesive unit. Bradley will be a great player for us once all the rustiness leaves him. 

We need the thunderbirds!

got a buffer for a Bradley boo boo

I'm Warne in. I want to write this somewhere, to go against the current (seemingly vocal) tide of opinion.
I think Warne has been held back by a mixture of:
Bad luck (early season run-in, injuries, ref decisions) Mismash squad (emergency players signed post-admin, short-term contracts, Didzy going, lack of strikers in the market) Collective club mental hangover from relegation+admin Adjusting to L1, ala Sunderland, Pompey, Ipswich - all the other clubs, that realised it's tough, and you don't simply walk the league. It takes time and a rebuild. Put another way, anyone you bring in now would likely also struggle, and we'll be back where we started, just with less money to spend on players.
Has Warne proved himself? No and the jury is still out. But I'm with others who've reflected on, that we've only just escaped being taken out of existence. Expecting promotion and an entertaining team, in just 1-2 seasons, was probably asking for the football equivalent of a miracle.

I'm Warne in. I want to write this somewhere, to go against the current (seemingly vocal) tide of opinion.
I think Warne has been held back by a mixture of:
Bad luck (early season run-in, injuries, ref decisions) Mismash squad (emergency players signed post-admin, short-term contracts, Didzy going, lack of strikers in the market) Collective club mental hangover from relegation+admin Adjusting to L1, ala Sunderland, Pompey, Ipswich - all the other clubs, that realised it's tough, and you don't simply walk the league. It takes time and a rebuild. Put another way, anyone you bring in now would likely also struggle, and we'll be back where we started, just with less money to spend on players.
Has Warne proved himself? No and the jury is still out. But I'm with others who've reflected on, that we've only just escaped being taken out of existence. Expecting promotion and an entertaining team, in just 1-2 seasons, was probably asking for the football equivalent of a miracle.

I understand that when the football isn’t pretty, and the league position is dire, football fans will inevitably lash out. However, I am amazed that there are a good number on here tonight slating our owner. This is a staggering state of affairs even for our club, only some 15 months since he saved us.  Cool it down lads. 

I’m anti sack Warne, then punt on someone else in hope that it works.
Not sure if that makes me pro Warne by default.
Im not sure any manager can resolve the goal scoring problem without recruiting someone who we cannot recruit. This problem has been around since Cocu with several managers other than when we all to briefly had McGoldOne.
We desperately need to find a gem forward from none league or somewhere. Until this happens we can keep perming different managers with likely similar outcomes.

Come on, give Foz some love. He was great, that pass for the first goal for Bird to run to.. Fozininio!

Come on, give Foz some love. He was great, that pass for the first goal for Bird to run to.. Fozininio!

Come on, give Foz some love. He was great, that pass for the first goal for Bird to run to.. Fozininio!

Come on, give Foz some love. He was great, that pass for the first goal for Bird to run to.. Fozininio!