BriggRam

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

The information from all is a little misleading. I like what Mel said but we are in the brown stuff because of him. 

i would like somebody to explore the relationship between the EFL and Middlesbrough, by that I mean a proper investigation and potentially a criminal one if they have colluded. If the EFL do something with the intention of gaining money for Middlesbrough that should not have been paid then that is fraud (and yes I do know my criminal law). The reason I say that is what appears to be the EFL’s insistence on Derby effectively paying 0ff Middlesbrough and Wycombe before they can come out of administration. When at a tribunal they would have not have had to. Interesting fact here in a criminal court Gibson would have no chance with his claim. 
 
it’s interesting that Mel said the timetable for arbitration was May 2022 and that Middlesbrough had trimmed part of an EFL clause to suit their means. If so why have the EFL not dealt with that. It’s also interesting that the EFL made a decision on the football debt issue without knowing the facts (their words). I think if proven it is a football debt until then it’s not a debt at all.
 
The stance, late statements and the closeness of theirs and the Middlesbrough statements worries me unless they see them say 48 hours in advance. They also both seem to have a similar tone which is worrying unless there is something that we really don’t know and is earth shattering.
im not convinced that the administrators have handled this very well and I think Gibson et al should be in the hands of a lawyer, perhaps we can crowd fund for one? If I was DCFC and Mel I would consider taking the EFL and potentially Middlesbrough to court if what they have said is untrue.
The administration of FFP has always worried me, it dosnt seem to have any firm rules and is administrated on the whim of the EFL without taking into account any precedents that have been set with previous penalties. The Reading, Derby and Birmingham ones are very different. Now we have the likelihood of clubs being allowed to include potential transfers into Covid losses, isn’t this worse than the amortisation that Derby were punished for?  How can you value a future transfer, or it’s loss? Isn’t the loss down to a clubs operating model that they spend on the basis of potentially getting a windfall from selling a player? If they don’t in a covid season or not they breach FFP?
I agree with Mel about parachute payments, they should be to cover large wages on relegation not enable clubs to have a £20m head start in buying players that we not otherwise have signed.
we need anew regulator and fast and it needs to be independent for everyone’s sake.

I was going to take the weekend off, but after the BAWT tweet last night and the screenshot floating around on Twitter, wanted to see if I could get confirmation also by emailing Rick Parry.
I asked if he had seen the open letter (even though it was a statement) and would the EFL be willing to accept the offer from Mel, I have received a reply. 

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

I don't think it's coincidence that Mel has now spoken the day after the EFL released a statement and in it admit to "supporting" Boro's claim

The reason he has done it this way is to make it clear that the only way for there to be a fair hearing is through the high court.
If he just agrees to indemnify the claim, the EFL and Middlesbrough will continue to push for closed shop arbitration rather than a court decision, where they can select their counsel to get the result they want. Their track record of impartiality when it comes to Derby County is pretty damning.
Mel Morris doesn't trust the EFL to play fair. I don't trust the EFL to play fair either.

Its give Parry a way out. If he blocks this the MP's and the publicity will finish him. Gibson will be furiously messaging and ringing him but I reckon Parry will be uncontactable this evening.
Gibsons head may explode and Teeside will be covered in curly pubes.

I get the impression Mel has just sat back waiting for the right time to strike......I think it's quite relevant the EFL have made themselves out to be impartial and sympathetic to DCFC, but last nights statement they released they admitted they were backing Boro's claim against us........after todays poo news about Ebosle leaving, I really was finally losing faith.....I'm now back on board........is it too early for the MM efl on strings photo ?

I get the impression Mel has just sat back waiting for the right time to strike......I think it's quite relevant the EFL have made themselves out to be impartial and sympathetic to DCFC, but last nights statement they released they admitted they were backing Boro's claim against us........after todays poo news about Ebosle leaving, I really was finally losing faith.....I'm now back on board........is it too early for the MM efl on strings photo ?

Are we allowed to say Collusion now

Are we allowed to say Collusion now

Are we allowed to say Collusion now

Are we allowed to say Collusion now

Wycombe away at Lincoln 12th Feb, get tickets in the home end  protest against Wycombe for 90mins and not giving them a penny

Wycombe away at Lincoln 12th Feb, get tickets in the home end  protest against Wycombe for 90mins and not giving them a penny

Wycombe away at Lincoln 12th Feb, get tickets in the home end  protest against Wycombe for 90mins and not giving them a penny

Wycombe away at Lincoln 12th Feb, get tickets in the home end  protest against Wycombe for 90mins and not giving them a penny

Do you like them now

No self respecting Derby folk would ever visit a future concert there if the worst happens. 

Do you like them now

It's a team effort. Us vs the rest of them. #COYR