LeedsCityRam Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 What terrible news ? A lovely man & a bloody good manager. I remember watching his Portsmouth team that got to 1992 FA Cup semis & thought 'I wish we could play like that'. 4 years later we did. So many happy memories. RIP Jim. Deepest sympathies to his family & friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irobinson Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, JoetheRam said: It was this one. 8 mins or so in - never seen this with Barry Davies commentary before. Enjoy Jim's (and Steve's) reaction to that Carsley goal. such a great team he built...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramtique Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Along with Arthur Cox, Jim was the manager who made my life as a Rams supporting teenager/twentysomething truly memorable. Will never forget - like everyone else- the team he built around Wanchope, Eranio, Baiano, Stimac, Sturtidge etc. But some of my favourite memories were carved before some of those arrived, during that first season when we were promoted.. the 3-1 win over eventual champions Sunderland at the old BBG .. think it was over Xmas and we hit the top for the first time; a midweek 4-0 annihilation of Birmingham at St Andrews - as a native Brummie at the time incredibly satisfying; and that 2-1 heart stopper in the last winner take all game against 3rd placed Palace. Remember Jim coming down to the Normanton End afterwards wearing a Rams hat and twirling a black and white scarf, sweating profusely as was his norm. Thanks for everything Jim. There’ll never be another like you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Jim and Arthur Cox were/are my living memory legends. RIP Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, JoetheRam said: It was this one. 8 mins or so in - never seen this with Barry Davies commentary before. Enjoy Jim's (and Steve's) reaction to that Carsley goal. They should show goals like this on the big screen tomorrow. Or in the dressing room! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utisbug Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 His team was the best I've ever seen. Great football, great players. We punched well above our weight. Pride Park was a carnival. Thanks for the memories Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 RIP Jim Thank you very much for all you did at Derby, you really did make my teens, fantastic times and you’ll always be remembered. Got a lump in my throat ? Bald Eagles... BARMY ARMY ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukedcfc Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Sad news. RIP Jim Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 The late 90's were incredible for many reasons and The Bald Eagle was a big part of making them so special. RIP Jim Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCG Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 One of the few wonderful managers we have had. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC Ram Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 sad news. He did very well for us, without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Rest in Peace, Jim “The Bald Eagle” Smith. I never had the privilege of watching Derby during his tenure, but from what I’ve seen it was special. A highly regarded Derby County legend. God bless him and his family. I for one feel that we should honour him as a club somehow, maybe renaming one of the stands the Jim Smith Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks for everything, Bald Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Legend. I was just starting to get into football when he was appointed. Used to spend hours playing footy with my friends and we pretended to be those players. I don't think those footballing memories will be topped. Thanks Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Ram Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 The bald Eagle was the first Derby Manager i properly remember & his team is the best Derby team ive seen in my years supporting the club. Always thought Jim was a class act. A proper legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Been over 20 years and im still yet to see a Derby team get even close to as good as what he did. RIP the bald eagle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Wanchope, Igor, Biano, Poooooom, Asanovic, Sturridge. You did that Jim Smith. It was down to you that leaving the BBG didn't hurt too much. You made my life appreciably better. Rest in Peace Bald Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Gutted. TBE was the manager when my DCFC fandom hit new heights. I travelled the length and breadth of the country at the time that he put together such a brilliant entertaining team. Remember not being impressed with his appointment, then we had a brilliant pre season playing with 5 at the back and thought we were on to something special. Think we then had a torrid start to the season and I wonder how many of today's current fans would have been calling for his head after the 5-1 drubbing away at Tranmere?! The rest is history. A shame we did not quite make Europe and the team gradually fell apart. A shame that he did not leave in better circumstances too because he truly is a Derby legend to me. Will never forget going to so many grounds and singing Bald Eagles Barmy Army no matter what was happening in the pitch. RIP Bald Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Squid said: Rest in Peace, Jim “The Bald Eagle” Smith. I never had the privilege of watching Derby during his tenure, but from what I’ve seen it was special. A highly regarded Derby County legend. God bless him and his family. I for one feel that we should honour him as a club somehow, maybe renaming one of the stands the Jim Smith Stand. Blimey, from your posts I thought you were at least 40! Jim Smith is the reason I'm a Derby supporter now. I was 10 years old when we got promoted under him, not even that interested in football, aware of it but not something that was a big thing for me prior to that. Bloody glory supporters! Spent the last few hours either in tears or on the verge of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleEatonRam Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, JoetheRam said: It was this one. 8 mins or so in - never seen this with Barry Davies commentary before. Enjoy Jim's (and Steve's) reaction to that Carsley goal. That game for me has always been the one I think of when I remember the Smith era. I was there in the North Stand somewhere, delighted because we were already due to be the main game on MoTD! The 2nd, 3rd and 4th goals are an example of why I watch the Rams - when we play like that there really is no better feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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