Hector was the best Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Great football and a great bloke, thanks for the good times. R.I.P. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaftesbury Street Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Brought some of the happiest memories of being a Derby fan. RIP legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dethorn Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 16 hours ago, Kinder said: I’ve had this on the shelf for a while, starting it tonight. Great read - one of my favourite biographies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj9a408 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I too will re-read the autobiography, a great read! A true gent and a proper football man. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, ThePrisoner said: Rowett’s back Saturday thinking about it, gone from being potentially toxic to lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Have any tributes been laid at the stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Why the bald eagle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Did anyone hear McClaren on TalkSport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smyth_18 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 This time 20 years ago, having been in love with Derby County on the radio and TV for 2 years, I was magically excited to get absolutely everything Derby related for Christmas. The kits, DCFC goalkeeper gloves, framed photo of pride park, bed covers, sunglasses, videos, mugs, pencils, chocolates, you name it. Late on Christmas Day I went to my Dad's house for the next batch of presents (the perks of separated parents). Yet more Derby related items until finally, one big box. I open the box which seems empty but for an envelope. Within that envelope was 2 tickets to see Derby County at Pride Park the following day. To this day I don't think I have ever been so innocently excited. This love was created by Mr Jim Smith. None of my family was Derby fans. I long for my son to feel that pure excitement on whatever he chooses to enjoy in life. Thank you for my first love which will never leave me Jim Smith. Fly high bald eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 @Smyth_18 which Boxing Day game was it? Did we win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: @Smyth_18 which Boxing Day game was it? Did we win? We lost 2-0 to Villa but the day was magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 6 hours ago, S8TY said: I will admit to being underwhelmed when we appointed Jim Smith but how wrong you can be....genuinely nice man and great manager for Derby County. I remember talking to Darryl Powell ( the football genius ) who was on my flight back from Spain ...he said he went to Derby because of Jim Smith and said he was a fantastic bloke and he'd follow him anywhere...what a fantastic statement to make I actually think he was a bit of a legend for us and was a funny man and and well liked by everyone by all accounts, he certainly revived us at a critical time.Thankyou Jim aka "The bald eagle " for some great memories A very sad day indeed RIP big Jim ? Bit late catching up on this news but your post made question wasn’t Daryl going out with one of Jim’s daughters; seem to recall hearing it? Anyway as so many others have said top bloke RIP Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Dethorn said: Great read - one of my favourite biographies My favourite bit is the line where he quotes Vic and Bob "you wouldn't let it lie" in an attempt to seem down with the (mid 90s) kids - but then has to explain for all the other old folks who they are and that it's their catchphrase ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: @Smyth_18 which Boxing Day game was it? Did we win? EDIT: (I was) Too slow... you already have the answer now! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 This thread has been a wonderful tribute to a true Derby County legend and great man. I haven't cried this much since Mr. Clough died. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, IslandExile said: This thread has been a wonderful tribute to a true Derby County legend and great man. I haven't cried this much since Mr. Clough died. ? I said earlier, it’s like losing a family member. For me, Jim brought me, my dad and football together and that carried on until I lost my dad 3 years ago. I’m not ashamed to say I’ve had tears and a lump in my throat since 7pm last night. Candles lit, photographs kissed and me and my mum crying together. ♥️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raich Carter Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I was lucky enough to meet TBE a few times - a proper bloke. He understood the fans, the players, tactics - all of it. The signings were so exciting - from class like Eranio to flair like Wanchope. What a time to be a Rams fan! I missed out on the glory years but his era was just a great ride. He was by far the most likeable manager we’ve had in my years and proved me wrong as I was hugely underwhelmed by his appointment. A proper bloke due massive respect. RIP TBE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Loved the Bald Eagle years. Exciting time to be a Ram. Stimac, Asanovic, Wanchope, Eranio, Baiano and a whole load of great home grown talent, Sturridge, Johnson, Powell et al. Wins against Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs etc. Always played decent attacking football, shame it all had to end. Seemed thoroughly decent, honest sort of bloke as well. RIP Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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