deano180 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I have no idea how Jim is keeping, or how his health is these days, in reality the guy is an old man. But, in reality he's a modern day legend at Derby, and IMO is never given the recognition on his achievements when he joined the club in the summer of 95. So what I'm getting at, or wanting to see happen is to see our club recognise his achievements whilst he's here for us to chant his name. Please get this message to whoever make these things happen at Derby, pre match pitch walk on (bald eagles barmy army chant), HT walk on, anything would be amazing, maybe his health can't support something like this? Just hope his not another respect on death player or manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 this is him. I'd recognise him anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano180 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, RamNut said: this is him. I'd recognise him anywhere. Wonderful, we all recognise people, sadly the title says recognition. I'm happy to get the posy removed, but on further thinking Arthur Cox is another we don't recognise for there achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 We’ve recognised the managers who have actually won things. But, we have recognised a player from the JS era too. Igor’s eatery (is it even still there?) Getting Derby into the top league isn’t an outstanding achievement in itself in my opinion, Billy Davies did it, I don’t see calls for him to be remembered by many folk. As a club like ours, we should be in the highest league in the country. I think Arthur Cox’s team would have got into Europe if we were allowed into it, but no recognition there either. But I agree, something should be done for Jim and Arthur to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Boycie said: Getting Derby into the top league isn’t an outstanding achievement in itself in my opinion, Billy Davies did it, I don’t see calls for him to be remembered by many folk. As a club like ours, we should be in the highest league in the country. Wouldn't bother me if we had a life-size statue of Billy outside Pride Park, recognise his achievements, something similar to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Loved Jim Smith. Should have been recognized well before now. Did brilliant for DCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj9a408 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I recently read Jim Smiths autobiography whilst on holiday. A fascinating read if anyone has the time. Makes you realise his passion for the club and his admiration for the players he bought on a shoe string who helped him achieve what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 How I wish we had these guys now. All down to Jim Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Stood behind the goal with Derby fans was amazing on this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawley_ram Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 My grandmother met him on a cruise at some point in the summer of 1998 or '99 and got his signature and a message to me. Apparently he was a really likable bloke and asked about me and my brother and how long we'd supported Derby. He got us back into the top flight and took us through 5 seasons, most of which were in the top half which is an achievement. Derby (the city) is becoming a less and less unique place these days, there needs to be recognition to him somewhere as believe it or not Derby/Derbyshire does attracts around 40 million people a year. He is part of our footballing history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 34 minutes ago, Curtains said: Stood behind the goal with Derby fans was amazing on this day. The great Brian Moore commentating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 hours ago, sawley_ram said: My grandmother met him on a cruise at some point in the summer of 1998 or '99 and got his signature and a message to me. Apparently he was a really likable bloke and asked about me and my brother and how long we'd supported Derby. He got us back into the top flight and took us through 5 seasons, most of which were in the top half which is an achievement. Derby (the city) is becoming a less and less unique place these days, there needs to be recognition to him somewhere as believe it or not Derby/Derbyshire does attracts around 40 million people a year. He is part of our footballing history. It can’t be called history yet, it all only happened 5 years ago. (NB: based on the fact that 1990 will always be only 10 years ago in my head). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Curtains said: How I wish we had these guys now. All down to Jim Smith What a load of rot. Do you think they’d even heard of Jim Smith? It was the dollar the two Italians came for at the end of their career. Stimac didn’t even know which club his agent had agreed terms with! Im glad Pickering paid the money though, great times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 hours ago, David said: Wouldn't bother me if we had a life-size statue of Billy outside Pride Park, recognise his achievements, something similar to this I’ve never gnome you to take the rise out someone’s height before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Curtains said: How I wish we had these guys now. All down to Jim Smith Rowett tried to get them. His age group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minesahartington Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I recall going to a charity night at Notts County in the mid/late 90`s. An evening with Jim Smith, Neil Midgely and i think Frank Clark. -Someone may remember better than I. great night and great bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Boycie said: We’ve recognised the managers who have actually won things. But, we have recognised a player from the JS era too. Igor’s eatery (is it even still there?) Getting Derby into the top league isn’t an outstanding achievement in itself in my opinion, Billy Davies did it, I don’t see calls for him to be remembered by many folk. As a club like ours, we should be in the highest league in the country. I think Arthur Cox’s team would have got into Europe if we were allowed into it, but no recognition there either. But I agree, something should be done for Jim and Arthur to be honest. We all know why that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: We all know why that is... Of cause, but he got us up. So getting us promoted isn’t just enough. Did we win any trophies? I enjoyed it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I think the original poster is talking about getting him recognised for the person he is rather than just what he achieved for DCFC. The Bald Eagle well and truly landed at Derby and there's not many more likeable managers that have walked through the door since. Billy wasnt and isnt and will never be liked by many at the club for a lot of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawley_ram Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, TigerTedd said: It can’t be called history yet, it all only happened 5 years ago. (NB: based on the fact that 1990 will always be only 10 years ago in my head). Well I was only rolling around in my dungarees in that year! I vaguely remember the Promotion celebrations of 1996. Brian Clough passed after we'd be relegated back to Division 1 but he has a statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.