cheron85

There's unfair and there's unethical. Jettisoning academy players because of the circumstances we face would fall squarely into the latter, it's a non-starter.

Hey CR - Since you obviously work for the US state department can you confirm when the US government will be considering opening the border again? Keen to get a holiday in

Hey CR - Since you obviously work for the US state department can you confirm when the US government will be considering opening the border again? Keen to get a holiday in

Hey CR - Since you obviously work for the US state department can you confirm when the US government will be considering opening the border again? Keen to get a holiday in

Not really comparable - A captain of a football team is more of a 'first amongst equals' rather than a specific 'promotion' - The other players don't report in to him and he doesn't line manage them
I'd say it's more the equivalent of giving someone with potential but who hasn't previously delivered special projects or increased responsibility to deliver value - They sink or swim on their own merit based on their own performance, they don't influence or take down people around them - And this is a tactic I've seen employed on multiple occasions in the workplace

Hey CR - Since you obviously work for the US state department can you confirm when the US government will be considering opening the border again? Keen to get a holiday in

Hey CR - Since you obviously work for the US state department can you confirm when the US government will be considering opening the border again? Keen to get a holiday in

I personally think that sounds like an explanation from the manager about why he's not being picked
I'd say it's the exact same as Rooney telling Evans he'd only get game time when we play a back 3

Interesting shout - Not one I would have called but I think the rationale Rooney has given is a decent one
I think we've been missing leadership figures across the board - We were at our best the last couple of seasons with figures like Davies and Bielik in the side and it looks like Rooney is trying to sign up a few more players like that (as old as they may be)
I'm not convinced the captain in a side is the sole focus of leadership in the modern game - Think having 'leaders all over the pitch' seems to be a standard phrase now and actually might apply - We have a lot of grafters and some talent (Knight, Shinnie, Bird, Byrne, Buchannan etc etc) but not a lot of leaders - So might be good to give the armband to one of our more talented players to keep him focused and working hard rather than give it to a CB who will provide plenty of leadership from the back anyway 

Paul McGrath was 36/37 when he came to us wasn't he? Had no knees, didn't train and could barely move
Appreciate quality-wise Davies isn't in his league but the lad is smart, he still seems to be fit enough to train every day, he's good in the air still, is a commending presence and lends confidence to those around him - He's a good presence around the squad at the very least 

I think you're speculating wildly about what they 'could' do rather than what teams in that league actually do - I've hardly ever seen a big target man moving off to the wings to receive the ball at any point - Because you generally want your big target man in the middle - Most of the time they have limited control of where the ball is going to come off their head and therefore need as many options as possible which is why they play the middle ie, players in all directions
And for reference - The 2 fullbacks in the league 2 team of the year were 5' 8" and 5' 10" - Neither are giants and seem to have coped quite well with the rigours of that league without being dominated by giant strikers drifting out to the wing

I really think Mel's biggest mistake was getting rid of McClaren the first time when we had the best squad playing the best football that we've had since the late 90s - The Cocu/Rooney move is ?‍♂️

I really think Mel's biggest mistake was getting rid of McClaren the first time when we had the best squad playing the best football that we've had since the late 90s - The Cocu/Rooney move is ?‍♂️

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

At the moment I'd rather have him as a player for the championship thanks

Agreed
Outside of Gotham I can't condone any forms of vigilante justice
Dner dner dner dner, dner dner dner dner, taking action through the proper channels of justice through league regulations 

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Eaton Ram's reference to Rams Trust has made me wonder whether we could get something out of the EFL through a letter along the lines of the one sent to the Club recently signed by Rams Trust, Punjabi Rams, Ryan Hills etc.  The letter could ask the EFL:
How their approach meets with their stated aim of protecting clubs, particularly in respect of Derby.  Can they give any examples of where they have acted in good faith towards the club? What reassurances they can offer to DCFC staff whose jobs are under threat through the continued uncertainty Can they explain why an accounting technicality should lead to people losing their livelihoods, even when those people have had nothing to do with accounting procedures etc Is it their intention to continually appeal against any decision that does not go their way?  If so, can the explain the moral justification for such an approach? Can they also provide justification for deciding to reject an accounting practice that they had previously accepted when signing off the accounts?  Do they feel any responsibility for having made what they now seem to consider an error, and if so what redress are they making as a result? what, if any responsibility, do they feel towards the fans of DCFC, and do they understand the effect their actions are having on at least some of them? They have been reported to be keen to see Derby relegated.  Can they explain to the Derby fanbase whether this is in fact the case, and if so, their justification for acting in such a way? Etc Etc I think a letter coming from specific groups rather than an individual stands a better chance of getting a response.  That response is very likely to be that it's all Derby's fault, and that people will lose their jobs etc due to the clubs actions etc, they have to be fair to the other clubs blah blah.  However, it may be worth a try?

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then

Cool - We'll get the money off QPR circa 14/15 then