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54 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said:

Forsyth said after the game that he doesnt know whats happening but would like to stay. Rooney said something along the lines that Forsyth wont mind him saying that he hadnt made a decision on him yet

That would seem like a shocking decision to let him go.

When you're in a position where you only have a handful of contracted players, I'm not sure you could get a much better LB at that level than Fozzy.

Well that's a goodbye if ever I've heard one.

Best of luck wherever you end up, Tom, and thanks for your efforts this season ?

I know we all hate the Telegraph website, but I just can't see this falling through based on the tone of this article:

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-kirchner-takeover-morris-7045078

"The Rams have been in administration since September and the American businessman's takeover of the club is nearing completion."

He's never going to be the one to break a big story, but I do believe that Nicholson knows the general vibe of what's going on. I've always said that he's very good at writing summary articles that collate other people's leaks, but won't do it himself even though he perhaps does know stuff.

Not sure whether to read into the 'red' in your username and just assume that you're taking the ****.

But we're in a cost of living crisis - absolutely no shot that the majority of people will want to invest £1,000.

I like him a lot and, on the whole, I'm actually feeling positive. All the noises being made suggest that the stadium is now the only thing stopping this getting done, and that we're currently trying to force Mel's hand.

There may still be other parties hanging around, but I personally believe that CK will end up owning Derby County.

4 hours ago, Rev said:

Quinton Fortune on his spell assisting Man Utd's under 23's.

"Ravel was amazing. Probably the best player of that generation — by far,” he says, wistfully.

Better than Pogba? “Not even a question. It was effortless. It was a once-in-a-lifetime talent. It was like watching Xavi, Iniesta, Neymar, all those guys put together. We were mesmerised by him.”

And yet he might be playing in League One next year ?

Reviving this thread just to vent really.

My dad was diagnosed with cancer about a month ago. Since then, he's lost a ton of weight and has essentially stopped eating. So much so, he's ended up in the hospital receiving fluids today, and has an operation scheduled for next week.

My mental health has never been the best but, for obvious reasons, it has taken an absolute battering over the last few weeks. I'm struggling to sleep most nights and often find myself getting distracted thinking about worst-case scenarios.

What's more, I've not really had the chance to talk about it with anyone. Or maybe I have and I just don't know how to approach or take that opportunity. I actually feel like family members are trying to skirt round the issue to protect me a little bit. Are they waiting for me to go to them? Do I even want to address it directly?

And, for the life of me, I haven't got a clue how to 'announce' it to my friends, most of whom I've known for a good 20 years. Do you just drop a bombshell in the WhatsApp group? Or wait until we all get together socially so that I can decimate the mood spectacularly? Not a clue.

Took me about 45 minutes to write all of this FFS. **** cancer, man.

Packed house. Great atmosphere. The boys will sign off with a good home performance.

3-0 Morrison FGS.

15 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said:

Never heard you.

(Who is he?)

10 minutes ago, r_wilcockson said:

He sounds confident.... 

Signed and sealed before the 7th then? ?

Not to get ahead of myself here, but how good will it be when we see on Twitter/the official site:

"??? has put pen to paper on a new ?-year deal ✒️ ?"

It could be one of the fringe players and I might still shed a tear!

14 minutes ago, jimbo jones said:

Hutchinson. I'm not buying the Kyle Hamilton dropping down the board hype either. He comes off at 2 or 3.

Agree. From the little I know about this class, Hutchinson seems as safe a bet as you're going to get out of the draft.

I've seen all sorts of players predicted to go to the Lions, to be fair. Hamilton, Walker, Sauce Gardner, even the QB Willis. Their roster has so many glaring holes that you could make a valid argument for any one of the top players.

What are we saying then - Aidan Hutchinson going first overall?

Or has the pre-draft buzz catapulted Travon Walker into the number one spot?

I usually like to stay up and watch the first round - make a bit of an event out of it - but I forgot to book tomorrow off ?

8 minutes ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said:

Interestingly Charlie Slater, has a posted again showing of clip of Wayne confirming he thinks the takeover will be done in 7-10 days 

Fair enough.

Although I would argue that many of Rooney's timeline predictions have been wrong in the past. Through no fault of his own, of course.

5 minutes ago, Animal is a Ram said:

Interesting take on what was actually said, methinks. 

Yeah, he definitely didn't say that ?

3 minutes ago, Bob Gnarly said:

It is, but would we sell if it meant getting more players in to fill the squad?

 

Well if it meant getting a couple of real quality additions, I personally would. One million percent.

It's also possible that we send him out on loan to save wages.

Huge if true.

Squeaky bum time ?

Off you pop then.

Rooney says that "every one of the players wants to stay".

Says that we can put numbers to players in principle once the EFL approves CK's business plan, but can't make actual offers until the takeover is fully completed:

"Once that is, and the other issue, which I think everyone is aware of, the stadium, which the council are trying to purchase, then I think that is when hopefully in the next couple of weeks Chris [Kirchner] can take over but until they are resolved we can't put any numbers in front of players."

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/derby-county-rooney-kirchner-efl-6986715

Let's just hope the players are happy to stick around and wait for these formal offers ?

3 hours ago, Ram Logan Josh said:

Got my tickets and got my sombreros! (£5.89 on ebay including delivery)

See you there!

COYR

Just out of curiosity, how is a sombrero packaged?

Went for Byrne and Bird.

16 hours ago, GenBr said:

Ok. Lets wait until you calm down a bit.

He's not putting his entire career at risk just to stick with a club that may or not exist at the end of the season. Simple as that. 

I'm sure he'll be reassured by your belief that he will walk into any championship team next season, but he'd be insane to take that risk.

 

 

Couldn't give a crap about him leaving - I agree that he's got to look out for his future first and foremost. But I would absolutely expect him to put 100% in for every single one of the remaining games, especially when you have the examples that were being set by the rest of the squad (including other youngsters).

He won't make it to the top either way. The 'great' players thrive in adversity and still manage to do the business, and any half decent manager would sniff out this kind of attitude from a mile away.

1 hour ago, Kathcairns said:

If ck takes over and rooney stays i think we will get a good crowd, especially if we win alot of games. Seeing your team play well and win games is what football is all about no matter what league you are in.

Season tickets should be a bit cheaper in League 1 too ?

35 minutes ago, Ram1988 said:

Would anyone consider Wisdom as a sqaud player? trained with Sheff Utd recently but still doesn't have a club

Weird one that, isn't it?

A solid player on his day. Makes you wonder why he's not been able to find a suitable club.