RIP Willie

[Andy_Faber]

The man some regarded as the on-field talisman for the early stages of Derby County's glory years, Willie Carlin, has died

The story we've known over the years, probably true, is that Willie 'ran' a game against Derby playing for sheff U and Cloughie decided even while the game was in progress that he needed to buy him, and he did a few weeks after. Willie seemed to turbocharge our season and the rest is history

Willie to me was a sign of our continuous improvement, I couldn't understand why we sold him (he was upset about it too) but of course along came Archie, while Wille moved on to terrorise bigger blokes elsewhere

Farewell Willie and we thank you

[MadAmster]

In an interview with DCFC half a dozen or so years ago, Willie said that he had been injured was going to be out for a while (arthritic hip) so replacing him with Gemmill was logical and he didn't have a problem with it. Part of the interview was reposted on the DCFC website a couple of days ago as part of the club tribute to "Wee Willie".

https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/06/...-rest-in-peace

[Geoff Parkstone]

A "belligerent aggressive little scouser" - wish we could find another like him for this season coming. Perhaps a little too dwarf like for today's game, but nonetheless an early hero and favourite player. RIP

[macstheman]

A "belligerent aggressive little scouser" - wish we could find another like him for this season coming. Perhaps a little too dwarf like for today's game, but nonetheless an early hero and favourite player. RIP

Agreed totally. Top man Willie, one of the best. RIP Willie and thanx for some great memories.

[Ramshank72]

Hope he gets a good send off, RIP Willie!