The former Derby County captain Igor Stimac has signed up to appear in the forthcoming benefit match for Ted McMinn. The Croatian, who captained the Rams during their time in the Premiership, is the latest ex-Derby star to commit to the May 1st event. Stimac told BBC Radio Derby: "I'm looking forward to coming in May to join the Derby County supporters and the rest of the ex-players to have a wonderful afternoon there in Derby.
"It will be wonderful [to put on a Derby County shirt again]. I hope that many of [the fans] will remember the great four years we had together. It's always nice to be itouch with [them] because they were so wonderful to me. I hope that in the near future Derby will have someone who will lead them back to the premier league." And he said he was still enjoying a career in football: "I am on the board of directors for Hajduk Split, my home club, - I was also in the role of sports director in the club. "I do some training sessions and we play some friendly games... I'm in good shape still."
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Kevin Hector, Peter Shilton, Mark Wright and Roger Davies will appear in an Arthur Cox-managed Derby team while Ally McCoist, Brian Laudrup, Mark Hateley and Andy Goram feature in a Glasgow Rangers 'nine-in-a-row' side led by Archie Knox. You said:
Sounds like a classic game!! Bet the Rangers team is better than the current crop of players!!!!!
Mania What a great line up in support of Ted, looking forward to being at Pride Park on Monday, Why can't we get Georgey boy back??
Stuart McAlpine gazza, wheres gazza????
bruno1690 I would like to see Bobby Davison as he was a great player for the club when we had a very poor side.
Cameron Harris roy mcfarland has to be a dead cert
steve Defo got to get Asanovic, Baino and Van Der Laan playing this game. Van Der Laan was Derby Masters captain so he must still want to play for The Rams!
Lee Brown some of my earliest memories of going to see Rangers involved the tin man's mazy runs i'm hoping to see them again when i travel up to derby with some of the london bears for what should be a great day all the best to you ted hope you enjoy your day.
Steve Owen Francesco Baiano deserves a run out. As a staunch Derby fan i think it'd be nice to see Stuart Pearce turn out as an honourary Ram. He and the "Tin man" had some epic tussles and i reckon even with one leg Ted would still get the better of him.
Big Lee Phil Gee & Dean Saunders up front!!
James Syson think its a great idea, coming down from Hamilton , cant wait to see Legends the likes of Coisty n co kicking a ball again !!
Alan Horne ( Hamilton) I'd like to see Giorgi Kinkladze play in Ted's benefit game!
Michael Barraclough Paul Gascoine for the Rangers nine in a row select, side without gazza there would be no nine in a row . Best wishes to Ted we grew up in the same street in Dumfries whare the big man stood out like a sore thumb with a ball at his feet even wene we were boys.
Stewart Mccormick Hornchurch ,Essex Am off just 2 see legend igor. We should get Asanovic, Eranio and Sturrige back. Plus Manel and Beck 4 a laugh
Ben Davo Huddersfield paul gascoigne,without a doubt the most gifted player these lands have ever seen and the greatest fans in the world would gladly travel to derby to see him run riot again!
the rangers legions What about Ted Mcminn playing with his teddy bear at his side as he was a quick drinking top man who could play 90 mins and have a bottle of whiskey at the same time. HENRIK LARSSON said he may play as well.
Ted McMinn Great idea - what about trying to get Gazza to play? Also a player who I think would have played alongside Ted at Rangers - Robert Prytz
Eric Stewart I'd love to see Archie Gemmill. What about John Robertson as well?
Tim How about Charlie George,Colin Boulton,Steve Powell,and Mark Wright,maybe he could stay and manage them,all the best Ted.
John in Exeter How about Dean Saunders,Alan Durban,and Dave Cargill
John Exeter i'm a forest fan but i will always have respect for him. him and psycho used to have the best tussles, full-on, no holds barred tackles which showed all their spirit. sometimes decent blokes shine through the rivalry and can be admired by both sides, and ted was one of those players.
matt, dorset The first game i went to was Rams v Telford in the cup! and the star of that game was BOBBY DAVISON! Steve Cherry was in goal too! Ted McMinn was my favourite player, I have my tickets already! Good Luck Ted!
James, Derby hope yous are all up fir a good drink. rangers have sold 8000 tickets just now going to be some party
darren fae glasgow Dean Saunders, Paul Simpson, Gabbiadini, Paul Williams (jossie)... all names id like to see there! I cant wait for this! Oh yeah and get Gazza for them to!
Timmos Terry butcher would be a welcome addition to the Rangers side
Andy dickson paulo wanchope, great player and am a rangers fan!
Stephen Pringle i think it will be a ted-iffic day for the the tin man, the quality of player on show and the support that rangers will bring is well deserving for a man of ted's staure. Looking forward to it already.
Scott McDavid (Glasgow) Glory, Glory Trever Hebbered!!
neil wileman Francesco Baiano is still playing league football in Italy - why not give him a try?
Peter Jackson How about getting John Gregory back for this? A great servant in his playing days!
Steve Dresden francesco baiano!! stefano eranio!! legends in their own right.
raynsy Dean Saunders, Paul Williams, Asanovic, Paul Simpson, Marco Giabadini
Tim Hartwell (from Ripley) I see all the big names have been suggested. How about Martin Taylor, an excellent servant to the club?
Ian For those fans who did not see Derby win the Football League championship twice in 4 seasons, it would be wonderful for them to see the best centre back partnership we have ever had. I mean of course Roy McFarland & Colin Todd. In those two seasons we conceded just 28 goals at home. What a change to today.
Derek Wiliamson Bobby Davison Dean Saunders Colin Todd Roy McFarland Stefano Eranio
Paul Taylor Glad 2 c Igor bck hopefully seein him play his talent might rub of on the rest of the team! CUM ON U RAMS
Lauren, Derby Would love to see Bobby Davison in action again. Cant see any reason why he shouldnt play that game. All my best wishes to Tin Man. Great guy!
Barmann Please please will they invite Stefano over!
Elgan Thomas Great to see Igor back in Derby. Lets kidnap him for the sake of the Rams future
John, Chellaston It's gonna be a fantastic day out- and there's only one Ram to rival Igor in my affections....Steffy Eranio!
Elliot Marsh, London Mark Wright, Dean Saunders, Paul Goddard. With the teams coming out to the Match of the Day theme .... oh the good ole days on the Pop Side 2singing" that everytime the Tin man went on a run :)
Ian Taylor would love to see robbie van der laan in the black and white of derby!
james trussell Well done Ted, i hope it sells out, but couldn't we have the game over the next couple of weeks so we could Kidnap Arthur Cox and Igor, they could probably teach the current management how to run a team!!!!
Miles, Derby How about Archie Gemmill for the Tin Man's Team
Rosemary Chaddesden Couldn't be bettered for me with my two favourite players lined up - King Kevin and Igor. Would also like to see Eranio and Asanovic if possible. Best wishes to Ted for a highly successful testimonial.
Elaine Dean Paul Simpson HAS to be added to the list.
Nigel Odell i would love to see Eranio,Baiano,Stimac,but most of all it would be great to see Aljosa Asanovic,pure class!
steve, alvaston Eranio, Baiano, Van der Laan, Wanchope, Davison and Asanovic. How we could do with these players now!!!!!!
Irfan, Leeds bobby davison is a must along with the 1st division promotion side
sbh ROBIN VAN DER LANN!!!!!!
Charlie Littleover Igor and Mark Wright in the centre of defence - maybe we should keep them.
Jim Lyon It will be great to see Igor back at Pride Park. Let's hope they get Eranio too!
Becky Eranio, Marco Gabiadini, Paul Simpson, Dean Saunders, Roy Mcfarland, Tommy Johnson, Archie Gemmill, Webster, Gary Micklewhite,Roger Davies,David Nish, Bobby Davison, Van der lann, O'hare, Charlie George and Colin Todd. Heres a few names i can think of that are definate derby legends that people would love to see again. ted is a legend I hope that May 1st is a sell out. He deserves good support.
Chris Foulk .Ripley you should ask robin van der lann, dean saunders?
Chris Foulk It would be nice to see Marco Gabbiadini and Paul Simpson added to the list of players playing for Derby for Ted McMinn
Wayne, Derby - LHAS26 Eranio, Eranio, Eranio!!!!!!
Gemma If Igor is coming - how about Eranio, Baiano and Wanchope from the Premiership Team. From the team that Ted played in Saunders, Goddard, Hebberd and dare I say John Gregory!!
Joe i will be getting my tickets on wednesday morning,Ted was an awsesome player i would like to see dean saunders ,bobby davison,paul goddard,and paul simpson and maybe sign some of them back we need them!
andrea warren i met tinman @ ma footy team presentation wat a ledgend we shud bring bk roy mcfarland and paulo wanchope + steve bloomer (if possible)
toppsi Chuffed to bits to see Igor coming home! Robin van der Laan and Roy Macfarland would be great too.
Mordy, Often i cant wait, and at 9am on the 9th novemeber i will be on the phone ordering my tickets. i think it will be a great day out, and everyone who doesnt remember ted micminn should still go. see some derby legends!
Oliver Im well chuffed with who they have put together already and reckon itll be a good match. I would also quite like to see Dean Saunders, Mickey Forsyth, Gary Micklewhite, Nigel Callaghan, Tommy Johnson, Marco Gabbiadini and BOBBY DAVISON!!!!
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