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Jim Wheeler - born in Coventry of Derby ancestry. Supporter all my life - barely missed a home game in 26 years.
20 Questions - Derby County
Jim Wheeler - born in Coventry of Derby ancestry. Supporter all my life - barely missed a home game in 26 years.
What was your first game?
Derby V Middlesbro, Division 1 1/10/1977 (We won 4-1)
Derby V Middlesbro, Division 1 1/10/1977 (We won 4-1)
Describe the most memorable and worst game you've seen and why?
best 24/11/79 Derby 4-1 Forest
Worst 31/3/84 Barnsley 5-1 Derby
best 24/11/79 Derby 4-1 Forest
Worst 31/3/84 Barnsley 5-1 Derby
Who do you consider as your current local rivals, and why?
Forest , closest, traditional rivals
Forest , closest, traditional rivals
Who are the best and worst players you have seen?
Bobby Davison (best) also Igor Stimac, and I'd have to say Gazza
Steve Biggins (worst)
Bobby Davison (best) also Igor Stimac, and I'd have to say Gazza
Steve Biggins (worst)
Which current or former Rotherham player impressed you most?
Sorry, I have to say I'm struggling here - Darren Byfield ?
Sorry, I have to say I'm struggling here - Darren Byfield ?
How did you fare last season?
JUST survived.
JUST survived.
How do you think you'll do this season?
Mid-table, outside chance of top 10.
Mid-table, outside chance of top 10.
What's the local drink and snap?
Pedigree. Chip Butty ?
Pedigree. Chip Butty ?
If Derby were a TV personality, who would it be and why?
Tim Brooke-Taylor. Was at the top of the game in the 70s, still relatively popular but no longer in the limelight.
Tim Brooke-Taylor. Was at the top of the game in the 70s, still relatively popular but no longer in the limelight.
So what do you think of Rotherham?
Always enjoyed visiting Rotherham, nice, traditional club. Also liked Ronnie Moore - it would be a shame if they DO go down.
Always enjoyed visiting Rotherham, nice, traditional club. Also liked Ronnie Moore - it would be a shame if they DO go down.
Is your manager barking mad?
Not entirely - although he likes a drink....
Not entirely - although he likes a drink....
Are you happy with your Chairman/Backroom staff?
Good question. Jury's still out.
Good question. Jury's still out.
Which team do you want to beat the most this season and why?
Forest (see above)
Forest (see above)
What sort of line-up can we expect from you?
Almost full strength 4-4-2 - see my Preview on Ramzone.co.uk for details.
Predicted score?
3-0
Who's going up?
Wigan, West Ham, Ipswich
Almost full strength 4-4-2 - see my Preview on Ramzone.co.uk for details.
Predicted score?
3-0
Who's going up?
Wigan, West Ham, Ipswich
Who's going down?
Rotherham, Gillingham, Forest (fingers crossed!)
MillersMad would like to thank Jim for his time.
Rotherham, Gillingham, Forest (fingers crossed!)
MillersMad would like to thank Jim for his time.