Curtains Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-58240946 RIP Derek Edited August 17, 2021 by Curtains Mulder, LeedsCityRam, Red_Dawn and 9 others 2 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKHunter Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 RIP Derek. Top bloke. I used to be in high peak supporters club and Derek was always there at meetings. Really knowledgeable on anything to do with Derby. Dean (hick) Saunders, Carl Sagan, Curtains and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 RIP Derek. A genuine super fan!! Curtains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROSSWORD Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Grand chap,in his interview earlier he said we had a good manager and a settled side. Wonder how long ago the interview was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Ahh bless him. I hope the team does a minute's applause. He deserves it. IslandExile, Reggie Greenwood and Curtains 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 RIP. He had F.A cup glory as well. Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_wilcockson Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 My Grandfather Derek won't be too far behind now. 96 and still has a season ticket. IslandExile, LeedsCityRam, Yani P and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsCityRam Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, r_wilcockson said: My Grandfather Derek won't be too far behind now. 96 and still has a season ticket. Does he remember when his first game was? Blows my mind folk being around who potentially watched us in the 1930's. Think we've got a few posters on here who watched us in the 50's - seem to remember @archramsaid her first game was 1951 Reggie Greenwood and archram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaley bridge Ram Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, LeedsCityRam said: Does he remember when his first game was? Blows my mind folk being around who potentially watched us in the 1930's. Think we've got a few posters on here who watched us in the 50's - seem to remember @archramsaid her first game was 1951 Knowing Derek all my life he will continue supporting the Rams from where ever he is now a true gentleman RIP Derek StockholmRam, DarkFruitsRam7, IslandExile and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hales300k Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Rest in Peace Derek , Sounds like a great man and a true Ram , Nice to see the club through Curtis , Big Rog and Roy on those clips , letting Derek know his support was appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Not my favourite person these days, but a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 It seems you achieved what the rest of us aim for. Bravo sir, and may you rest in peace. xxx ? Derby blood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverurie Ram Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 R.I.P Derek. Great to see dcfcfans make the ITV News. Well done @David @angieram and all the super fans of our wonderful football club. D.C.F.C. Love, Life & Unity. Steve How Hard?, IslandExile, SKHunter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 This is awesome. Season ticket holder for Valencia got a statue after he died. If we had 2p to rub together, we should do something similar for Derek. Thinking about it, we have statues and busts to our hero players and managers, but it’s a great idea to have a statue to an ordinary, dedicated fan, to remind the players what it’s really all about. Inverurie Ram, IslandExile, Ted McMinn Football Genius and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 What a star you were Derek,RIP now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 35 minutes ago, TigerTedd said: This is awesome. Season ticket holder for Valencia got a statue after he died. If we had 2p to rub together, we should do something similar for Derek. Thinking about it, we have statues and busts to our hero players and managers, but it’s a great idea to have a statue to an ordinary, dedicated fan, to remind the players what it’s really all about. Excellent idea and I’d definitely contribute Ted McMinn Football Genius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: Excellent idea and I’d definitely contribute That’s the sole limit of my organisational abilities though. I’m very much an ideas man. I’d happily contribute, but I have a feeling the club probably has other priorities at the minute unfortunately. Could they even put a statue in the stands if we don’t actually own the stands? Might as well be a statue of some Rod Stewart super fan if the stadium is destined to not be the home of the Rams, but the home of the Rams and any other passing tenants that want to trample on the grass. Edited October 2, 2021 by TigerTedd Apologies for putting a real downer on my own bit of positivity. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. Chin up lads. Don’t let the buggers see you cry. Tamworthram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontddu Ram Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I moved to Wales in 2012 and I joined a class to learn the lingo. I mentioned my support for our great club, as I often do, and it turned out that one of my fellow classmates was married to Derek's niece. It was always good to get updates on Derek and stories of his times following Derby. I had hoped to meet him at some point but, unfortunately, Covid restrictions put an end to that. I do like to think that I shared a few terraces with him during the eighties, though. A war hero, Derby County legend and a true gentleman. We will forever be in debt to Derek and his generation for the freedoms we all take for granted today. It would be an honour to contribute to a tribute in his memory. RIP Derek. UTR. LeedsCityRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PendineRam Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 RIP Derek. Lovely gentleman whom I had the pleasure to meet on a number of occasions many many years ago. Don't worry Derek, we will revive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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