RAM1966

Got a source for that?
Based on this, it sounds like the issue was that Mel wasn't willing to show evidence of how we'd repay the money. Looks like he wasn't interested in paying anyone back.
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/efl-derby-county-mel-morris-6030301

I remember reading that was because we didn't ask for it, which baffled the EFL too.

How many clubs ended up in Admin and nearly going under due to Covid? 

100% spot on!!!!!

He didn't plough if of his money in though to clear the debts, he sold the ground to himself, holding the only asset left.  He's lucky Clowes was feeling charitable or we would if ended up a pheonix club, with Ashley buy the ground for 🥜 

MM like many owners, ignored sound financial planning that got him where he was when he bought DCFC.  I do not buy covid, he was already reigning in spending.  Maybe covid brought it to a head a little quicker, but we were only going one way.  Mel spunked 💰 like an 18 year old kid whose Grandmother left them a small fortune!!!!

Hes hardly going to say to the fans we haven't got a pot to piss in is he?  How many players have we paid a fee for? 🤔 

I know we are all pissed off with today, but lets point the gun at one person that person is Mel Morris, it was his awful decision making with him wasting money on players, sacking managers every year, and just basically destroying our club, Mr Clowes to me is a hero, saving our great club, it will take time to repair What MEL did to this club, a supporter my arse, he was a greedy business man, who nearly destroyed us, so thanks to Mr Clowes we still have a club. Once A Ram Always A Ram. Mel was NEVER A RAM. 

Hes hardly going to say to the fans we haven't got a pot to piss in is he?  How many players have we paid a fee for? 🤔 

The Aquaduct.

Thanks for reminding us of that. I feel better already. 

A DOF?  FFS hell no, they always go on a collision course with the manager at some point, the Chairmen then has a difficult decision to make, sack the manager and give the DOF the role or get rid of the DOF.  The answer is get a manager that is competent full stop, look at the Dogs recruiting panel, how successful has that been?  

You beauty!! I knew you’d come through for me!!!!

Splitter.

No he's not he's a very naughty boy!

Andyou miss the point of what we have been through in the past three years. It's not just about writing cheques and fans who think that they are being sold short by owners who don't go down that path really need to give their head a wobble.

The Club DO NOT need to make any statement to you, me or any other fans about player signings until they are actually signed by us.

We might be, but my instincts are that our restrictions are tighter internally than perhaps the EFL might have imposed. Not that that is a criticism of Clowes or the club. He wants it run sustainably whilst he is in charge, and I am not going to question him.

I was very grateful to David Clowes when he stepped in, because he saved our club. He made it pretty clear that his objective was that it should not die. He also made it pretty clear I felt that he was a reluctant owner, and certainly not one with deep pockets, and that during his tenure he would have to run it as a sustainable business model. There isn't a couple of million that can be found from anywhere, unless its from his pocket. I dont expect him to dig deeper than he has, and no one else should either. He has given Warne what looks a resonable budget to compete in League 1. He has put his faith in the League 1 Guardiola.
Notes:
1) A sustainable business model will never satisfy the average football fan. 
2) Not getting out of League 1 quickly will create issues as to attendances, goodwill, etc.
3) I wonder how much work is being done by Clowes in terms of finding his future successor. I suspect he would very much like to find someone in his 5 year plan that has the deeper pockets to take the club forward.

I think Clowes is a businessman.  He bought the club with his heart, but he will run it with his brain.
All spending needs to be worth it and balanced.  I don't see him wanting to make cash injections.  I suspect DC wants the club to break even on it's own regard - leaving him with an asset (club and ground), that should we get a promotion will increase in value.  

Exactly this....people were dissing a reject keeper from the wendies last year , didn't turn out too bad did he ?

FFS the transfer window isnt even open, yet people are moaning.  The loss of Didzy is a blow, but, we were not going to give him a 2 year deal.  He's gone, lets get over it.
Warnes track record with limited funds speaks for itself.  Everyone knows we need lots of signings, some will take time as they are sought after players.
 
Stay patient and give both the club and our manager a chance!

FFS the transfer window isnt even open, yet people are moaning.  The loss of Didzy is a blow, but, we were not going to give him a 2 year deal.  He's gone, lets get over it.
Warnes track record with limited funds speaks for itself.  Everyone knows we need lots of signings, some will take time as they are sought after players.
 
Stay patient and give both the club and our manager a chance!

FFS the transfer window isnt even open, yet people are moaning.  The loss of Didzy is a blow, but, we were not going to give him a 2 year deal.  He's gone, lets get over it.
Warnes track record with limited funds speaks for itself.  Everyone knows we need lots of signings, some will take time as they are sought after players.
 
Stay patient and give both the club and our manager a chance!

No rational minded fan is arguing with your last point there. Problem is, many aren’t being rational and that is who my post was aimed at.