taffyram

I don’t think any of us had the unquestioning faith in the Rams that B4 did. Always firing everyone up with positivity, such sad news. 

For heavens sake, why don’t some of our so called fans show some positivity and back the team and manager rather than trying to create an atmosphere of negativity. Like him or not, Paul Warne is going nowhere soon so for Christ’s sake, back him!

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

<insert club name> are looking to buy Derby County youngster <insert player name> and are preparing a £500k bid.
B4 "I'd tell them £20m or get lost" 😄
Brilliant. Bitter Sweet Grin on my face right now.

Crushed to hear this terrible news. My heart goes for the family of Daniel. So often he lifted my spirits and made me smile. He was the  of a SUPPORTER. You will be missed. 
RIP B4 - Daniel

So, it seems it wasn’t just me he was looking out for when posting about my own troubles on here. 
It appears he’s PM’d pretty much every one of us in our hours of need, and offered his unique advise to us all… and all in private!
B4 the agony aunt!  Who knew!  
😁❤️

Such sad news. Only 'knew' him through here, but what an impression he made on so many people. Surely the measure of the man. Thoughts are with his nearest and dearest. RIP B4.

Like so many casual users of this forum, I always looked out for B4’s posts.  Apologies if it’s been said already, but my favourite was his regular call for us to bring “scraves and flanges”.  I hope that’s part of the plan for the Bristol game.  

Next home match can we change the pre-kick off song to “B4 Is Watching”?

Not only will Steve Bloomer be always watching-so will B4-Lets chase Pompy down

Even, my mate Roy believes it, yes Pompey in the name of B4, we are coming for you. Once A Ram Always A Ram. 

I think you were right B4.
After todays performance and tonights devastating news with you to guide us from above, Pompey be scared be very scared!!
As always B4 what a great thread for a finale!!  The Derby Way !!   RIP 🖤
 

I think we're coming for Pompey, 9 points behind and lots of games to play! It was never in doubt B4 🐏🤍🖤. #COYR

I’m another that doesn’t contribute often but keeps up to date with the forum. I think the fact there are so many like me who feel the need to log in to comment on this thread speaks volumes of how important B4 was to the forum and the club.
I never met him, but I’m going to miss his rallying cries and unwavering positivity on here. His posts always made me smile and second guess my natural pessimistic Derby supporting attitude.
RIP buddy, let’s hope we can carry on from Saturdays result and smash the league in your honour! 
Come on you Rams!

I was wondering if anyone wanted to meet up before Bristol game as a forum to collectively raise a glass for B4?

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. ❤️🐏

Oh f****** hell. Love the lad and I hope he knew we collectively loved him too.

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.
 

My own opinion of Warne’s man management isn’t just plucked out of the air. I started posting in late ‘22 that the way he speaks about his players in interviews was a recipe for an unhappy dressing room. There was a specific comment about McGoldrick - relating to an injury (I’m guessing, but maybe around Nov 22) where Warne tried to be funny whilst taking a dig at Didzy. It was careless., misjudged and disrespectful. Warne has so far as I can see stopped doing this now - last time I can remember him at it was when he was speaking about Bird’s transfer.  It’s the sort of thing he could perhaps get away with at Rotherham but many ‘bigger’ players won’t put up with it. Even before Didzy left, I would have assumed his and Warne’s relationship was frosty. 
 
Then Didzy left, having had his best season ever and with the weekly adulation of 26,000 people ringing in his ears. The timing of that move didn’t stack up for me (for football or financial reasons) tho I accept there’s plenty to debate in that. I think that if he’d enjoyed playing for Warne he would have stayed. 
 
I don’t mind people questioning the opinion in that last sentence but it’s not plucked out of thin air. 

Was it not him then ? What’s his shot accuracy stats with a rifle ?

Don't give him ideas for gawd's sake.....

If we keep this topic going, we're only a page or two away from accusing Paul Warne of the JFK assassination, creating Covid and responsible for the price increase of Freddo bars.

Thought this was very funny but sadly won't be gifting you a laughing emoticon for...reasons...

Sitting on the fence again @Eddie ?😀

It’s not enough to look decent against the weaker sides in the league. It’s about results against the stronger sides. if we don’t get those, the gap just gets wider.