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Can you do one on lose and loose?
That really winds me up!

The pubs in Bristol must be a riot pre-match, all those PowerPoint presentations and football finance projections flying around.

When Derby County dies,
When Derby County dies,
They’ll be pouring over account statements,
Discussing FFP limits,
Creating loads of Pie Chaaaaaarts……….

The pubs in Bristol must be a riot pre-match, all those PowerPoint presentations and football finance projections flying around.

The pubs in Bristol must be a riot pre-match, all those PowerPoint presentations and football finance projections flying around.

I don't think it's ridiculous at all, given the inherent ridiculousness of supporting a football club in the first place.
When I first went to see Derby County, Clough and Taylor were in charge, O'Hare and Hector were upfront, we played at the BBG, our colours were white and navy blue and I don't think the Ramarena was even open - although I was too young to remember much beyond the noise and the smells.
The point is that there is almost nothing remaining of the club which I first supported - the same badge and the same city, but not much else. Consequently, supporting a club isn't a straightforward choice - it's more of an unconscious decision to continue a habit, maybe verging on an addiction. It's not a logical choice. As with any addiction, there will be moments when you question the costs and the benefits. With an alcoholic, such introspection is often caused by a maxed out credit card, a drink driving conviction or a damaged relationship.
I'd say for many, support for Derby County is at just such a crossroads. If we're relegated, some just won't find the motivation to get to matches or watch on Sky - and no, they should not be derided; there's no correct way to be a supporter. For others, having a tainted figure in charge of the club will be that thing that breaks the addiction - some would rather no club than a continuing reminder of what they've lost. Others would prefer a 'clean' club in tier 11 than an infected one in tier 2. I don't think that Mel would be the only potential owner who would repel a significant percentage of the fanbase either - Russian oligarchs,  people with ties to repressive regimes and neo-Nazis would also be the final straw for many.
Personally, Mel remaining in charge wouldn't stop me from supporting Derby County, but it would stop me renewing my season ticket. So for the original question; if the choice is final liquidation and oblivion or Mel Morris, I'd chose Mel Morris. If the choice is between Mel Morris and a continuation Phoenix club in the NPL, then I'd take the local derbies with Matlock and Buxton.
 

We’re booked in for Friday and Saturday night as well, which covers most of the potential for SKY screwing us up.
We’re looking forward to visiting the museums and art galleries and a Michelin three star feast before said footy match.
I might partake in a martini or two before the game if I’m feeling really naughty.

The other option is a half hearted attempt to compete with parachute payments clubs and gradually ending up in debt to an owner for upwards of £100m. Think of all the clubs treading water in the Championship with massive debts to their owners.

It could have been worse, if that Cardiff player didn’t score in the last few minutes of last season, we’d be at the bottom of league 1 now and looking at a 15 point deduction in league 2 with no players.

It could have been worse, if that Cardiff player didn’t score in the last few minutes of last season, we’d be at the bottom of league 1 now and looking at a 15 point deduction in league 2 with no players.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

I’ve no idea what the current situation has got to do with Alan Biley though.

Don’t worry, he’ll be playing in the EFL next season, at a club that’s virtually guaranteed to go up thanks to parachute payments.
Hope that makes you feel better, it doesn’t me.

I watch other sport but I can take it or leave it, it’s not an obsession like DCFC.

I watch other sport but I can take it or leave it, it’s not an obsession like DCFC.

I've had Sky for around 25+years, Entertainment, Films and Sport, Weened off the films as Netflix and so on came to the fore, Entertainment I get poo loads of as I have a Fire TV that's swamped with TV Apps, Sport and football mainly, Rugby on either BBC/ITV 6 Nations, BT has Championship Rugby, Cricket and EU football.
Sky have football, Formula 1, Rugby League and a few other sports, Football is no longer my main viewing, It's not as good as I used to like it, VAR, Poor Officials, Ducking and diving, The expense.
Within the month it'll be consined to the Bin