On the way back from Derby yesterday I got a phonecall from a mate who told me something very interesting. I didnt witness the incident, only going off what he was told, but here it is....
After the game BD came onto the pitch, did a few clenched fist gestures, which I saw then started to shake our players hands as they left. At this point I left the ground. However, apparently BD went to shake Big Dannys hand and he pushed him away. Now if this is the case, the lad wants a massive pat on the back. I don't want this to descend into a discussion into his footballing skills and talent, or lack of, but I really do think the guy is a cut above. For someone like me who has watched us at the bottom of the old Fourth Division to where were are now, its makes a refreshing change to still see some passion for the shirt in an era dominated by greed and money. Granted, Danny will be earning a few quid here so a few people will say thats whats expected, but I really do get the impression that he is totally focused on North End. He actively encourages from the sidelines, you very rarely see any negative body language and quite often when he is substituted he was talk to his replacement, offering him tips and advice.
Like I said, in an era dominated by selfishness, money, greed and no loyalty, I really think Danny should be saluted if this little story is true, 15 years ago he would be a cult hero for us, a la Andy Saville, now he is mocked due to people been blinded by his apparent lack of skill. For me, I would love a return to the old days where players fight and die for the shirt, like Mark Patterson use to, and I would quite happily take 11 Danny Dichio's over a money grabbing mercernary.
Its almost like Danny realised what yesterday meant to us fans, and want to demonstrate his support and loyalty by pushing the Scottish Dwarf away.
Respect to the Big Man.
After the game BD came onto the pitch, did a few clenched fist gestures, which I saw then started to shake our players hands as they left. At this point I left the ground. However, apparently BD went to shake Big Dannys hand and he pushed him away. Now if this is the case, the lad wants a massive pat on the back. I don't want this to descend into a discussion into his footballing skills and talent, or lack of, but I really do think the guy is a cut above. For someone like me who has watched us at the bottom of the old Fourth Division to where were are now, its makes a refreshing change to still see some passion for the shirt in an era dominated by greed and money. Granted, Danny will be earning a few quid here so a few people will say thats whats expected, but I really do get the impression that he is totally focused on North End. He actively encourages from the sidelines, you very rarely see any negative body language and quite often when he is substituted he was talk to his replacement, offering him tips and advice.
Like I said, in an era dominated by selfishness, money, greed and no loyalty, I really think Danny should be saluted if this little story is true, 15 years ago he would be a cult hero for us, a la Andy Saville, now he is mocked due to people been blinded by his apparent lack of skill. For me, I would love a return to the old days where players fight and die for the shirt, like Mark Patterson use to, and I would quite happily take 11 Danny Dichio's over a money grabbing mercernary.
Its almost like Danny realised what yesterday meant to us fans, and want to demonstrate his support and loyalty by pushing the Scottish Dwarf away.
Respect to the Big Man.
