rad1919

Apologies if it’s already been mentioned elsewhere but a press conference with the administrators is live on Radio Derby 11.00am tomorrow.

I don't know why everyone is getting so upset about this.

Didn't you hear the bit of his interview where our Mel insisted administration was a "great opportunity" for us?

He also said "this isn't the end for Derby County" in a way that suggested we should be grateful for his reassuring words of wisdom with regards our club actually continuing to exist beyond this season.

It's all part of the masterplan.

The Derby way.

Thanks Mel, for a minute there I was worried.

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3 minutes ago, B4ev6is said:

Well guys I say we keep behind the lads and show them our love but towards the efl we need to show them our anger at them. It is bad enough that dragged our good name through the mud. But even worse they kepted money that could well have needed so mel could pay back money we owe to people.

Well time is now to fight for our club and if efl think this is over by the fans they very very very sadly wrong.

Give it up B4, it’s game over.

8 minutes ago, Tyler Durden said:

They'd be a riot if the home season ticket holders found out that the away fans were getting charged less than the average match day price of their season ticket

I think “riot” is a little strong.

I have a season ticket and would have no problem with away fans being charged less than my pro-rata match day price.

An away day is a totally different thing, the overall cost is much higher and the more away fans there are the better the atmosphere which can only be a good thing for everyone’s match day experience.

Allocation is 1500.

Charge £37 probably get 800 away fans = about 30k gate receipts.

Charge £20 will sell out easily = 30k gate receipts. Plus double the amount of fans buying over priced food and drink.

I don’t get it?!

56 minutes ago, B4ev6is said:

Well nobody expects us to win against WBA and they will take us lightly so maybe this will play right into our hands if I was roony I be telling them we had a blip on friday night and Birmingham city but time try and make upto the fans. Just go out there and give everything we have just play your football and dont be afraid to take it to them.

I don’t think you can argue we haven’t gone out and “played our football” in every game so far this season.

The problem is it isn’t good enough to get positive results against most teams in the division.

It’s funny how attitudes and priorities change with supporters. In recent seasons the fans have indicated they would be happy if we try and play good football and take it to the opposition. The results might not be there but at least we had a go.

I would imagine as the weeks go by and points go by the wayside there will be increasing unrest and the “Rooney out” threads will resurface.

Damned if you do…….

1 hour ago, kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong said:

I see Waggers got off the mark today for Coventry.

Where’s that Alan Partridge shrugging gif when you need it.

2 minutes ago, 1of4 said:

When does Lawrence get his retospective 3 match ban after he elbowed Chong. The ELF won't want to pass on a chance to inflict more pain on us. 

He could have been sent off twice tonight.

#captaintom 

1 minute ago, GrimsbyRam said:

Nope agree but that was always going to be the case with the players we have and signed.

And that’s the problem.

Rooney is having a go at trying to get us to play like Man City with 39 year olds and free signings. It makes no difference to him.

1 minute ago, GrimsbyRam said:

Because he had no outlet 

Maybe, maybe not.

Whichever way you look at it we’re a mess.

6 minutes ago, GrimsbyRam said:

You mean every time he’s been fouled as they no he’s our only threat?

He was being fouled in our own half. Good game management by Bowyer.

Just now, IlsonDerby said:

Rooneys got my sympathy here. 
 

Playin some good football and creating some chances but absolute dead heads making mistakes constantly are costing us.

 

he can’t be making that back pass for buchanan. He can’t be playing the pass for Lawrence or not being beat at his near post for Roos. 

Rooney’s setting us up to play that way. The players are not good/technical enough to play around at the back like that for 90 minutes.

I can set up a team to play like that on Championship Manager but there are no consequences. If it goes wrong I can just turn it off and turn it back on again. No harm done.

There’s only one way this season is going to end.

1 minute ago, GrimsbyRam said:

Morrison is the only player that has done anything tonight. 

I must have blinked at that point.

To have any remote chance of survival this season our so called creative players need to have the seasons of their careers. So tonight:

Sibley: Anonymous.

Morrison: Nothing doing, but not surprising when played in a back 3.

Byrne: Nothing doing.

Baldock: Would be good with any kind of service but not much chance of that.

Er, that’s it.

Lawrence leading by example in the petulance stakes I see.

What a bizarre decision it has been to make him captain.

Our club is so weird at the moment.

Totally abject performance 2nd half.

Incoming injuries, loss of form to “key” players and the inevitable points deduction and our season/immediate future is done.

5 minutes ago, nottingram said:

Has Troy Deeney joined Birmingham? Would’ve thought Sky would’ve mentioned it if he had but not heard anything

No different to the Lampard/Rooney w@nk fest we’ve been subjected to for years.

Just now, rad1919 said:

Some nice play, signs of the “identity” we’ve all been asking for but ultimately toothless up front.

We all know what’s coming.

And there it is.

Some nice play, signs of the “identity” we’ve all been asking for but ultimately toothless up front.

We all know what’s coming.

14 minutes ago, angieram said:

I have said this before, but I bet nobody whose seat would have been dearer this season is writing to the club demanding that they be allowed to pay more to get them in line with people around them!

The club has simplified the pricing structure and there will be winners and losers, but I think this is one thing we shouldn't be beating the club up about.

Rams TV was worth every penny of the difference in my season ticket price imo. They were my lifeline in very strange times last season.

I think you’re being over generous to the club here.

I have had a great seat on the half way line for many years and been prepared to pay a premium for it. Would I swap that for a seat looking at the corner flag for the same price? No chance.

I agree free RAMS TV was an unexpected bonus last year, I’m not sure why they needed to do that?!

The comments on here from I presume mostly grown men and women towards an individual’s ability to do their job are appalling.

Name calling? Really?

He most likely reads this forum.

Grow up.

2 hours ago, Carnero said:

Thats what they're getting.

The noise/atmosphere today was better than anything last season with 27000+ in attendance.

I think having a team to watch who actually look like they care makes a big difference.

When was the last time a 0-0 draw was greeted at the end by a standing ovation?

9 minutes ago, angieram said:

This post about creating email addresses is really helpful.

It also covers why everyone has to have an ID.

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I’m afraid this is due to the covid regulations the club has to have the details for every supporter attending the game.
 

    one way to ease the pain on this is if you have a google email is you can put . Anywhere in your original emaiL to create unique addresses as far as dcfc are concerned but all tickets go to you main address
 
https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/37976-stupid-ticket-system/?do=findComment&comment=2173329

Thanks for the tip, I'm sure I'll sort it later.

I think it is just the overall frustration of the way the club is run at the moment. Yes of course the COVID rules have to be adhered to and respected, it's a way of life now and we all have to get used to it.

It's the other stuff as I mentioned in my previous post about other revenue streams being shut down with no explanation. It makes no sense.

A bit of honesty from the club wouldn't go amiss.

There were bound to have been elderly fans who had absolutely no idea how to obtain their tickets at the weekend. Tickets they have probably already paid for.

NDA's relating to takeovers is one thing, taking loyal supporters for mugs is something else entirely.

I thought I'd take my two daughters aged 7 and 4 to their first game tomorrow night - nice weather, not too busy etc etc.

I tried to buy tickets on-line but have given up for now. It seems I have to create fan ID's for them and they need unique email addresses (they're 7 & 4)?!

I just don't get what is going on at the moment. We're in financial meltdown yet all the revenue streams have been culled. The Yard and coffee shop were shut on Saturday, we have no ticket office and the concourses are serving a "limited range" of items.

Can someone who understands the financial complexities of a football club on it's knees explain why this would be? Can we not afford to pay the staff and/or suppliers?

What an absolute farce.