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@RodleyRam you’re never too old for a ballion 🎈

It is a pity that you and others do not appear give credit for the brilliant work of Mendez-Lang and Fornah putting the defenders under extreme pressure.

Woooah .. “fortunate” .. urrr no 2 strikers (Collo and Fornah) in exactly the right place to score from an excellent cross leaving a covering defender in the poo who then did the job for them. Followed by excellent individual play leading to a cut back to another player in the right position who scored well.  No fortune there. Just good attacking play. And the penalty ? More like a gold medal for a wannabe Tom Daley. .. should have been booked without a single shadow of a doubt. Right in front of me blatant cheating. 
 
So they hit the post .. tough luck for them, on a break against the run of play. They missed a chance boo hoo.
It wasn’t a great game and neither team showed their best but 2-1 was a pretty fair reflection of play to my mind. I didn’t enjoy the game that much, we can play better, not over excited but 3 points well  earned ta very much 

1Wildsmith 7.5: That 5mm of glove material that Joe got on that goal-bound shot on 44 minutes to deflect it onto the right-hand upright was as significant in terms of the result as NML's surging drive into the back of the net on 90 minutes. Fine margins indeed.   
24Nyambe 6.5: Solid, firm and forceful. let's hope he likes the Derbyshire countryside & chooses to stay around come the New Year. 
35Nelson 7.5: An outstanding presence, but defence must take a collective -0.5 for allowing what we all predicted pre-match.  
6Cashin 7.5: Blocked, headed tackled. Always an offensive threat at corners with his rabbit-like spring but must learn to time it so his headers are not gentle lobs to their keeper.
17Sibley 6.5: Solid in defence albeit beaten on a couple of occasions. Switched position and arguably should have finished off the 1v1. Needs a run of games as any player does.   
4Hourihane 6.5: A couple of lovely balls into the box from corners but we need more defence-splitting passes as an option 2 rather than constant balls outside to the wings.
7Barkhuizen 5.5: His cut inside and sideways running is becoming habitual. Needs to re-set his own game-plan. 
2Wilson 6.5: Should've been introduced sooner; showed his obvious threat quickly and helped to unsettle Gas defenders.
12Smith 5.5: Too frequently bossed off the ball I'm afraid & provides insufficient amends elsewhere. 
22Fornah 7.5 Power, big appetite and great assist for the winner. If Rams are to continue upwards trajectory Fornah has to start. No question. 
8Bird 7.0 The CPU of the Team; some delightful and often subtle contributions that go unnoticed. Central to our fortunes. 
5Bradley 6.0 Some sky-scraper hoofs late on to kill off the resistance. 
11Méndez-Laing 8.5 MoTM Burned the Gas defence off with pace and power when pushed further forward 2nd half. NML is the new McDick and his fitness and wellbeing is crucial to Ram's season. 
9Collins 6.0 Huffed and Puffed in vain.
10Waghorn 6.0 Late legs to see it out.
 
This game will always be in my memory for B4 who epitomised and personified what supporting a football team means. May his memory and example live on in perpetuity.  "Always remember this our club".  

I listen to the Radio Derby commentary through the Rams TV app. When it came to the 38th minute they talked about this being fan-led, and about the Derby County family. I clapped along at home, thinking about B4 and his wonderful contribution to our community over the years, and hopefully the pleasure it also brought him. Was pleased we won it for him at the end.

Just me who enjoyed yesterday then? I actually also thought we played very well in spells. Some last ditch defending in the first half but other than that we were totally in control 

Really loved the tribute to B4 Daniel. Stood along with thousands of others to show you will never be forgotten (also really good of BR fans to join in). I didn't know you but feel like I did through all your posivity on here. We will catch Pompey for you mate and will go up this year. Will be looking for a rainbow in May showing you approve. God Bless. UTR!

Anyone got any idea when exactly I'll be able to visit this thread and not end up with tears streaming down my face? 😢
I'm so pleased that people got, and took the opportunity to pay such a wonderful tribute to Daniel. I think for those of us here, or those that met him at games, B4's been such a tower of positive strength, especially in the last 3/4 years when it's been needed most. I raised more than one or two in the young lad's honour last night. 🍺

It’s always interesting to read the match thread the morning after a game you have been at especially with the group of warne out at all costs kind of monopolising the forum a bit theses days ,anyway here goes my take,
first and foremost a game we really needed to win for us moving forward and for b4 , we had a really good break away up the field on 37 minutes which I really felt and we were going to score from at nil nil  and that would really have made my day but I know b4 would have shrugged it off fully believing we were going to go on and win anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️, I stood and put my hands together for the lad, 
the game , two div one teams in reasonable form on similar points going at it , both trying to play a bit of football cancel each other and themselves out with moves breaking down in congested final thirds and some poor choices and final balls , they came the closest to taking the lead with a shot of the post , not a great first half but far far far from the worst half of football I’ve ever seen as one poster describes it 🤷🏻‍♂️I never heard boos at half time but maybe I wasn’t looking for them , I did hear Paul warnes derby army ringing out from the south stand which nobody mentions so maybe the warne out number are not as some would have us believe,
second half slightly better and the crowd lifted a bit , we scored and I felt we would gone on to win it from there but we gave a silly free kick away and they score , ffs , not to worry , we go up the other end and re take the lead , well done boys and we should have made it 3-1 with a great break but a last ditch tackle saved them , was a bit concerned with Bradley coming on for an injured bird but at the end of the day that can go either way with the manager carrying the can ,, today we won 🤷🏻‍♂️,
wasn’t pretty , but it was everything I go to games for , emotions down , up ,down , up , edge of seat , final whistle , win , back to the car with a smile and happy , a man of simple pleasures 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
 

Bit of a strange one today. I honestly couldn’t give a damn if we played well or not today. My only concern was to win the game for B4, and I am so glad that we did. This was for B4. Never met him, but I didn’t need to. His posts told me all I need to know. A true Ram. One of the good guys.  The world is worse of without him. Quite emotional really (and I never met him! Just goes to show how many people the man touched indirectly), I am so used to seing B4 on the forum, that this place is never really going to feel the same without him. It all feels empty. Rest well Daniel, enjoy the win. If more people were like you, the world would be a much better place.
 

Gotta admit I was listening intently to Radio Derby up here in North Yorkshire hoping to hear the applause in the 38th minute (it came across loud and proud).  I wasn't expecting the commentators to mention it, let alone talk about Daniel for as long as they did. 
B4 touched a lot of lives and trust he was happy with the recognition he got today as he looked down on us all going through the agony that is following The Rams.  I'm pretty sure he tied the defenders boots together for the first and willed the ball into the net for the second!
Its still sad to think we won't see anymore of his rousing posts on the forum.

Was just awesome to see you all clapping in the stadium with the minutes applause. The commentators did him justice and it felt emotion mixed with some pride watching. 
 
I was applauding too from my living room in Lapland. 
 
Keep on watching up there B4 lad… 

It was good on 38th minute. Pleased so many clapping around us in West Upper but had to explain it to some older fans around us. Hope B4 would have been proud although the excuses of those on here who couldnt be there today would have been given short shrift 😂
@B4’s Sister love to you and your family over the difficult and sad times ahead. Lets hope Derby can achieve promotion this season to dedicate to your brother x

Coulldn’t miss out on a pic with Rammie 🐏

He won’t use it though, he bloody loved to stand and would tell us all quite often 😉 

He played the ball out of defence that led to the opening goal….I think. Did other bits too, I thought he played his part as did the rest

First half was dire, second half was better, so pleased for the 3 points, at 1-0 up we nearly messed it up when Mendez did a stupid challenge, who was there to equalise, u guessed it Martin, but then Fornah took control, pulled a perfect ball back to Mendez who made amends for that stupid challenge, 2-1, to the mighty Rams. B4 would have been bouncing after that late winner, and yes tonight we are top 6, 6 points behind Pompy, could B4 had been right all along, Pompy we are coming for u, so tonight I will raise a glass to B4. Once A Ram Always A Ram. 

Dan will have the best seat in the house ⭐️

So emotional today, hearing the applause ring out for Daniel. I was very heartened to read that both RamsTV and Radio Derby mentioned him in their commentaries. 
Thanks, @Owen87ITK.
If anyone has either snippet, those of us at the match would love to hear them. 
The moon rose over East Stand this evening in his memory.
B4 will live long in our memories. Go well, young man. 🐏⚽️🖤🤍

Never give up. That late winner was for you and your positive attitude.

Sounded great on Radio Derby and lovely to hear Dom’s tribute.
A lovely thought that the applause for B4 would have been heard across the world by anyone listening/watching.
 

very sad news.
I had no idea until Owen bradley just mentioned it on Rams TV Broadcast 😞
On this forum, and at matches will always be fondly remembered.

Great to see the lads secure the win and to see B4 remembered so fondly and respectfully. Under pressure after the capitulation against Crewe, it wasn't pretty, but it's a result we earned against a stubborn enough opponent.
Top 6, a couple more arriving back off injury layoffs, two wins off the autos. B4 would have been bouncing for sure. Suspect he'd have quite enjoyed the Gumps getting beat yet again too 😂
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