The current DYS players are not as "physical" as their predecessors, going right back to my earliest memories of them in the 60s (Hunter, Clarke, Bremner and the worst of them all, the not so gentlemanly "Gentleman" Johnny Giles. Move forward through the decades and their teams have always had that "nastiness" to them. Last season too.
This season in their deserved 1-4 win at Pride Park they were less dirty than any of their predecessors but still far from angels. Some labels just stick, others remain, even if it is to a lesser extent, deserved IMO.
I also have two very personal reasons (one early 70s, the other early 90s) for being anti them and those memories have not yet even started to fade..............
|
| + Visit Derby County FC Mad for Latest News, Transfer Gossip, Fixtures and Match Results |
Results 1 to 10 of 54
Thread: WBA v Derby.
Hybrid View
-
26-10-2018, 07:47 AM #1
Hall Of Fame
- Join Date
- Sep 2011
- Posts
- 9,408
-
26-10-2018, 11:00 AM #2
Hall Of Fame
- Join Date
- Sep 2011
- Posts
- 9,408
Correction due to typo......
Originally Posted by MadAmster
I also have two very personal reasons (one early 70s, the other early 80s)
Reply With QuoteForum Info
Footymad Forums offer you the chance to interact and discuss all things football with fellow fans from around the world, and share your views on footballing issues from the latest, breaking transfer rumours to the state of the game at international level and everything in between.
Whether your team is battling it out for the Premier League title or struggling for League survival, there's a forum for you!
Gooners, Mackems, Tractor Boys - you're all welcome, please just remember to respect the opinions of others.
Click here for a full list of the hundreds of forums available to you
The forums are free to join, although you must play fair and abide by the rules explained here, otherwise your ability to post may be temporarily or permanently revoked.
So what are you waiting for? Register now and join the debate!
(these forums are not actively moderated, so if you wish to report any comment made by another member please report it.)
