Woodypecker

We have got planning permission all gone through, just got to wait for the builders to find time to build the plinth and install it.

Rick 'Parasite' Parry doesn't want to concede that the accounts are compliant; he can't face the public shame so he's delayed the announcement for a week, which cuts another week out of the transfer window for DCFC.
Meanwhile, he is getting Boro's accountants to audit the DCFC accounts submitted:
[Edit: Alternative caption - - Stephen Pearce puts the finishing touches to DCFC's submissions, whilst Mel looks the other way....]

Rick 'Parasite' Parry doesn't want to concede that the accounts are compliant; he can't face the public shame so he's delayed the announcement for a week, which cuts another week out of the transfer window for DCFC.
Meanwhile, he is getting Boro's accountants to audit the DCFC accounts submitted:
[Edit: Alternative caption - - Stephen Pearce puts the finishing touches to DCFC's submissions, whilst Mel looks the other way....]

Rick 'Parasite' Parry doesn't want to concede that the accounts are compliant; he can't face the public shame so he's delayed the announcement for a week, which cuts another week out of the transfer window for DCFC.
Meanwhile, he is getting Boro's accountants to audit the DCFC accounts submitted:
[Edit: Alternative caption - - Stephen Pearce puts the finishing touches to DCFC's submissions, whilst Mel looks the other way....]

Rick 'Parasite' Parry doesn't want to concede that the accounts are compliant; he can't face the public shame so he's delayed the announcement for a week, which cuts another week out of the transfer window for DCFC.
Meanwhile, he is getting Boro's accountants to audit the DCFC accounts submitted:
[Edit: Alternative caption - - Stephen Pearce puts the finishing touches to DCFC's submissions, whilst Mel looks the other way....]

To lose a game we were winning was diabolical, total loss of discipline and concentration.
The team, and club, created a great platform to win the game - and stick a defiant middle finger up to the EFL and the detractors - but they literally threw it away.
Instead, now we have  Hull away; anyone expect anything different from today? That will come against the backdrop of the accounting deadline day. 
Whatever is happening (or not happening) behind the scenes, I am tempted to write off the rest of this year, to see if any developments put us in a better position in January.
Breath-holding not advised.
 
 

Take the money for Tom, £££ resources needed!
WBA must see more in him than such as me; it's their money to spend! He'll need a chauffeur.
We might have rehabbed Tom, so good for him if he's a happier chap - and now (apparently) worth something to sell, prior to just  going on a free next summer.
Now Curtis has signed, he can have the armband - then Shinnie or CKR if Curtis is out for a game, or is subbed....
 

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

The FA required Derby to play the game, the EFL if compliant with this demand/request (knowingly or otherwise) managed to penalise Derby in another way, even whilst the torturous disciplinary proceedings & appeals progressed.
The hypocrisy is glaring, when the FA, media et al, rock out and criticise clubs for playing under-strength squads in what is supposed to by the 'flagship' Cup competition, and devaluing the competition - then the FA 'normalises' a youth-team selection when it suits them.
Using it later against DCFC re: the quotient of players of 'professional standing' within the club, to effect another transfer sanction is the last straw. 
As the FA & EFL endorse making a club play a weak team when it suits (for broadcast scheduling reasons, minnow 'giant-killer' appeal, whatever) and devalue their primary Cup competition, I expect to boycott the FA Cup this season.

To state the blee din' obvious, however much the DCFC situation was debated and (partly) explained in the SCG meeting - if some or all of the rule-breaks haven't yet been resolved - then we can't at present sign players, the stand-off between DCFC & EFL continues.
As fans, we can only decide (or not) to put all the noise and crap aside for the duration of the match and try to support the boys on the field. Points on the board is all that matters in the short term.
That seems to be the only message (so far) emerging from the meeting. The fan groups that elected to send out news morsels last night didn't have to do that; IMHO they were hasty and unwise to do so, if the collective attendees (& club) wished to put out a  summary review via Wheeler's radio spot.
The EFL still appear to have an agenda to make an example of Derby; other clubs haven't undergone 20 months of purgatory and serious legal interference from 'fellow' clubs - even when their (accounting) offences have been more serious than Derby's - and deception was evident (i.e., SWFC). That's not to absolve Messrs. Morris & Pearce for falling foul of the rules!
I would suspect that other clubs may worry about the treatment of Derby, in the context of their fate, should they fall foul of accounting problems - highly likely in the post-pandemic economic fall-out.
Then it will be time for Rick 'Pariah' Parry to become accountable for his custodianship of the EFL, and here's hoping that Tracey Crouch's review of football governance does result in sweeping changes and an independent football 'watchdog'.
 
 

To state the blee din' obvious, however much the DCFC situation was debated and (partly) explained in the SCG meeting - if some or all of the rule-breaks haven't yet been resolved - then we can't at present sign players, the stand-off between DCFC & EFL continues.
As fans, we can only decide (or not) to put all the noise and crap aside for the duration of the match and try to support the boys on the field. Points on the board is all that matters in the short term.
That seems to be the only message (so far) emerging from the meeting. The fan groups that elected to send out news morsels last night didn't have to do that; IMHO they were hasty and unwise to do so, if the collective attendees (& club) wished to put out a  summary review via Wheeler's radio spot.
The EFL still appear to have an agenda to make an example of Derby; other clubs haven't undergone 20 months of purgatory and serious legal interference from 'fellow' clubs - even when their (accounting) offences have been more serious than Derby's - and deception was evident (i.e., SWFC). That's not to absolve Messrs. Morris & Pearce for falling foul of the rules!
I would suspect that other clubs may worry about the treatment of Derby, in the context of their fate, should they fall foul of accounting problems - highly likely in the post-pandemic economic fall-out.
Then it will be time for Rick 'Pariah' Parry to become accountable for his custodianship of the EFL, and here's hoping that Tracey Crouch's review of football governance does result in sweeping changes and an independent football 'watchdog'.
 
 

To state the blee din' obvious, however much the DCFC situation was debated and (partly) explained in the SCG meeting - if some or all of the rule-breaks haven't yet been resolved - then we can't at present sign players, the stand-off between DCFC & EFL continues.
As fans, we can only decide (or not) to put all the noise and crap aside for the duration of the match and try to support the boys on the field. Points on the board is all that matters in the short term.
That seems to be the only message (so far) emerging from the meeting. The fan groups that elected to send out news morsels last night didn't have to do that; IMHO they were hasty and unwise to do so, if the collective attendees (& club) wished to put out a  summary review via Wheeler's radio spot.
The EFL still appear to have an agenda to make an example of Derby; other clubs haven't undergone 20 months of purgatory and serious legal interference from 'fellow' clubs - even when their (accounting) offences have been more serious than Derby's - and deception was evident (i.e., SWFC). That's not to absolve Messrs. Morris & Pearce for falling foul of the rules!
I would suspect that other clubs may worry about the treatment of Derby, in the context of their fate, should they fall foul of accounting problems - highly likely in the post-pandemic economic fall-out.
Then it will be time for Rick 'Pariah' Parry to become accountable for his custodianship of the EFL, and here's hoping that Tracey Crouch's review of football governance does result in sweeping changes and an independent football 'watchdog'.
 
 

To state the blee din' obvious, however much the DCFC situation was debated and (partly) explained in the SCG meeting - if some or all of the rule-breaks haven't yet been resolved - then we can't at present sign players, the stand-off between DCFC & EFL continues.
As fans, we can only decide (or not) to put all the noise and crap aside for the duration of the match and try to support the boys on the field. Points on the board is all that matters in the short term.
That seems to be the only message (so far) emerging from the meeting. The fan groups that elected to send out news morsels last night didn't have to do that; IMHO they were hasty and unwise to do so, if the collective attendees (& club) wished to put out a  summary review via Wheeler's radio spot.
The EFL still appear to have an agenda to make an example of Derby; other clubs haven't undergone 20 months of purgatory and serious legal interference from 'fellow' clubs - even when their (accounting) offences have been more serious than Derby's - and deception was evident (i.e., SWFC). That's not to absolve Messrs. Morris & Pearce for falling foul of the rules!
I would suspect that other clubs may worry about the treatment of Derby, in the context of their fate, should they fall foul of accounting problems - highly likely in the post-pandemic economic fall-out.
Then it will be time for Rick 'Pariah' Parry to become accountable for his custodianship of the EFL, and here's hoping that Tracey Crouch's review of football governance does result in sweeping changes and an independent football 'watchdog'.
 
 

This weekend the eyes of the football world will be on the Rams. Absolutely no point in turning up to protest - that would just be a huge shot in the foot. The situation is what it is. Let's turn up, cheer and support WR and the players. 3 points from a win will give the players a huge boost; siege mentality, fans behind them, nothing to lose. We're in this together. If you can keep your head when all about are losing theirs and blaming it on you...

Looking forward to @David giving us his report. From what I’ve read and listened to this morning, everything revolves around us coming to an agreement with the EFL. The takeover should then happen and the squad can be overhauled. We may have to rely on loans until the next window, but the academy graduates are going to get some much needed playing time and I hope Sibbo is player of the season.
From my perspective I’m backing Mel to get things sorted, he obviously wants a resolution asap.
Not being sexist, but a lot of k******* wetting going on this morning, get a grip and enjoy seeing the academy lads give it everything v Udders.

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R

Me neither re: Twitter!
It is tedious and disheartening to read gratuitous, derogatory comments about David, or vapid assertions about the other meeting attendees being 'smug ITKs', or whatever. 
The guys & gals that attend SCGs aren't just hooked off the street by a Pride Park bouncer; a lot of hours and miles are put in by them, voluntarily, within the fanbase. Remember they love the club, too. 
I'm sure they are broadly representative, be they a forum rep, supporter club member, or 'minority / BAME' group, heritage, governance interest group, or so on - they do have the respect of the club, so we should accord similar respect to fellow fans. 
They are not beholden to 'spill the beans' and pile onto social media at anyone's beck & call, in an instant; the club requires discretion and accuracy from them, having been entrusted with sensitive information. 
The focus for us fans is surely to pull together, to be supportive  of the lads on the pitch; be defiant, in this adversity, for the players and the club? 
Make a noise of Saturday, chant player's names, not just crude anti-EFL songs (yes - I hate them too, y'know!) Channel your energy into helping the team through what we expect to be bl 00dy tough games.
There's a convoluted tangle around just about everything connected with the club - we wish it were sorted but it isn't.
Blaming and trashing all connected - and your own fan groups, isn't actually helpful IMHO.
Rant over: feel free to target me, though I'm afraid it won't solve a thing :-o
C O Y R