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  1. Haha
    Gringo got a reaction from ziggyram59 in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from Geoff Parkstone in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from paintingstandsatderby in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
  4. Haha
    Gringo got a reaction from GrimsbyRam in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from GangwayD in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
  6. Clap
    Gringo got a reaction from The Scarlet Pimpernel in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from Carnero in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from jimbo jones in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from Steve How Hard? in El DerbyCo   
    Mel has invested well over £100 million in the club since he assumed overall control, the basic business of the  club, is in my opinion not in a mess, we have a great ground , great academy and the commercial side of the businesses is very well run which as a previous tenant of an executive box at the ground I have very good first hand knowledge of.
    What is an issue is the unrealistic expectations and  demands of a supporter base that expects the rams to win every game and if that does not happen to get their pitchforks out to drive the owner/manager/players out of the club/town. I believe the squandering of Mel's cash was a direct result of that pressure and the decisions of some previous senior executives.
    I would repeat what I have said before be careful what you wish for, because because both the fake sheik and the Alonso guy look far worse custodians of the club than Mel Morris, If I was Mel and getting this level of abuse I would liquidate and take whatever cash I could and spend the rest of my days with my feet up.    
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    Gringo got a reaction from Ken Tram in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
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    Gringo got a reaction from ariotofmyown in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
  12. COYR
    Gringo got a reaction from Reggie Greenwood in El DerbyCo   
    Who is a chartered accountant and was the Chief exec at the Rams
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    Gringo got a reaction from LeedsCityRam in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
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    Gringo got a reaction from RadioactiveWaste in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
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    Gringo got a reaction from Rammy03 in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
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    Gringo got a reaction from Jimbo Ram in El DerbyCo   
    It is blindingly obvious that this takeover needs closer examination, as the facts do not fit the narrative.
    The story being spun is that a 29 year old businessman with no obvious business empire has managed to locate a multi million pound source of cash, not only that but he is relocating to the UK with its punitive taxation regime and sub-arctic climate.
    None of this adds up, rumours abound that he is allegedly the face behind an Indonesian syndicate who are the real investors, this would make more sense and also the fact that they would want him in the building to see how their money is being spent.
    This is nothing like a Leicester situation, their benefactor was very open about his business (King Power) and its revenue and P&L, that take-over/sale had real credibility.
    If the EFL were serious, about fit and proper owners they would very closely look at all the details behind this bid to ensure no possible repeat of the Wigan situation..
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    Gringo reacted to Archied in El DerbyCo   
    Quality post ?????
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    Gringo reacted to jono in El DerbyCo   
    Quite common in most clubs. The candidates all had suitable CV’s ... None of us were fundamentally opposed to any of the appointments at the time. We might have had a dislike of either Pearson’s 1970’s PE teacher mode or the razzmatazz of Lampard but they were all typical of football. We have had every variety with the exception of trying to recruit the sort of tough guy agricultural manager with a “proven record” (although Pearson might fit that bill) . where everyone would have moaned about the lack of ambition.
    The transfer policy “errors” started with Bryson and Hughes being injured in the same match which lead to panic buying at inflated prices. At the time, these were seen as bold, supportive and positive moves. Your are eating hindsight by the KFC family bucket load.
    The financial state of the club ? .. Mel filled it with money .. some spent well, some badly .. We haven’t had a fiscal mismanagement situation or anything “taken” from the club by Mel. We got in a mess on FFP and Mel coughed up by buying the stadium and paying the club money for it.
    Sam Rush ? Is Mel really responsible for another man’s ethics ? ( or lack of them ? ) 
    The fiasco ? .. Someone broke their pledges or didn’t meet their obligations .. it wasn’t Mel. Maybe Mel shouldn’t  have trusted them but good business and life is defined by trust. You have to start somewhere. Has anyone thought about Mel here ? He has obviously had some serious health issues yet he hasn’t flinched from being a DCFC man 
    yes, for sure, be sceptical or wary of new owners, we all are, we care about our club, but Mel has been a straight shooter from day one. Some of the things he’s done or wanted to do didn’t work out but he is trustworthy beyond doubt . Now maybe those he has trusted are sharks .. but that’s a different story. 
     
    I cannot believe how you have such a judgmental attitude to a guy who has given his best efforts and a shed load of money to this club. Your judgement is littered with an astounding lack of logical analysis. 
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    Gringo got a reaction from MikeS in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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    Gringo reacted to Leeds Ram in El DerbyCo   
    Tbh, given the last takeover debacle and the fact Mel's run this club into the ground I don't place much faith in his business acumen. 
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    Gringo got a reaction from secretsquirrel in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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    Gringo got a reaction from WhiteHorseRam in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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    Gringo got a reaction from Hector was the best in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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    Gringo got a reaction from cstand in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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    Gringo got a reaction from Foreveram in El DerbyCo   
    Mr Morris has put in many tens of millions into the club and continues to bank roll it every month at the moment for no reward and no thanks from the majority on this website. Given the abuse he is getting I for one don't blame him for wanting to bale out, armchair owners like you guys make me sick.
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