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Do you sit next to Nigel Clough?

Do you sit next to Nigel Clough?

Fair points. I guess I simply don't trust the club to use any incoming money sensibly at the minute ?

I agree if the embargo remains the same even after any potential player sale. However, if we get good money for player, like the £5m rumoured for Kamil, that could mean we are able to remove the embargo (paying HMRC etc). This in turn means Wayne could be allowed to bring in more players with a less strict wage restriction. If he can bring in 4-5 more players (both frees and loans) for the season, we would be much stronger.
I’m in the keep Kamil camp, but a big transfer fee could help us in both the short and long term

I agree if the embargo remains the same even after any potential player sale. However, if we get good money for player, like the £5m rumoured for Kamil, that could mean we are able to remove the embargo (paying HMRC etc). This in turn means Wayne could be allowed to bring in more players with a less strict wage restriction. If he can bring in 4-5 more players (both frees and loans) for the season, we would be much stronger.
I’m in the keep Kamil camp, but a big transfer fee could help us in both the short and long term

I agree if the embargo remains the same even after any potential player sale. However, if we get good money for player, like the £5m rumoured for Kamil, that could mean we are able to remove the embargo (paying HMRC etc). This in turn means Wayne could be allowed to bring in more players with a less strict wage restriction. If he can bring in 4-5 more players (both frees and loans) for the season, we would be much stronger.
I’m in the keep Kamil camp, but a big transfer fee could help us in both the short and long term

Do you sit next to Nigel Clough?

Ain't that the truth!

We all have (at least) one near us, don’t we! It tends to be a lot quieter in the North Stand near me, but means you can hear the idiotic comments in more detail

We all have (at least) one near us, don’t we! It tends to be a lot quieter in the North Stand near me, but means you can hear the idiotic comments in more detail

Do you sit next to Nigel Clough?

I think his ability to hold onto possession in tight spots and either find a supporting player or win a free kick are definite plus points.
Where he is found wanting is when a goal chance is possible, where his final ball, decision making and finishing are below the level you'd expect from an international player with a decent national side.
I vote keep though tbh.

It's all still subject to international clearance so even if he had signed yesterday, its unlikely that'd have come through in time anyway.
Welcome Ravel!! Let's see what all this hype is about. Excited to see him in a Derby shirt.

After exclusively owning PlayStation's since the PS1,i bought a Xbox series s a few months ago with a ultimate game pass.
Got to say it's been a revelation partly because of the number and quality of the games for free on game pass but also the quietness and speed of the series s.
Plus it was seriously cheap in comparison to the ps5 whilst losing very little in terms of spec.

The idea that fans protesting would be the thing to put off potential owners as opposed to the dire financial state of the club, years of mismanagement, terrible relations with the EFL and Mel holding out for a bumper pay day to recoup some of his losses is frankly laughable.

I’m usually in this camp (don’t protest unless it’s necessary) and have been until yesterday. And you’re right, protesting does seem pointless as Mel is openly trying to get out.
However, I still think protesting has a purpose in this instance. Mel worries that protests could potentially “put off” investors and those groups attempting to takeover the club. On the flip side, it also shows any potential new owners that the fans care about the club and won’t just accept it being run in a bad way. Just a thought…

I’m usually in this camp (don’t protest unless it’s necessary) and have been until yesterday. And you’re right, protesting does seem pointless as Mel is openly trying to get out.
However, I still think protesting has a purpose in this instance. Mel worries that protests could potentially “put off” investors and those groups attempting to takeover the club. On the flip side, it also shows any potential new owners that the fans care about the club and won’t just accept it being run in a bad way. Just a thought…

I’ve spoken to David, he’s done his report, sent it to the club to check it’s ok with them.
The clubs not managed to get it signed off yet. One can only assume that they have other pressing matters, players contracts etc if you read what Mr Nixon has said.
I’m assured that there is some further detail to what’s already been released by the Punjabi Rams and Jim Wheeler on Radio Derby.
I was worried that everyone was waiting with baited breath only for the exact info to be in David’s report that was already out there anyway.
Please try and see it from his side, he’s piggy in the middle, and wants to make sure everything is ok with what’s in his report.
As far as I’m aware, due to David having to leave just before the end to catch the last train he missed an agreement to let Jim Wheeler do a piece to RD this morning.
But, that’s not what we go to the charter meetings for. We go to ask questions and to report to our members, not be a face to a joint statement. 

David never put our name to a recent open letter to the club, and will never do so.
So please be patient, the timescale is out his hands, and he’s getting grief left right and centre on Social Media. In my opinion non of the other groups who were there are.  But that comes with us being the biggest group of Derby County supporters on the internet.
He’s losing his hair, what he has got doesn’t want turning grey.
 

They’re keeping it close to their chest, which makes sense for many reasons. Probably similar to our situation. Neither team can guess accurately how the other will line up.

Sarcasm or comedy doesn’t come across well online, need to signpost better!
My point still stands though. Seem too much of this thinking online from fans who actually believe it! Apologies if you were joking mate

I’m just trying understand your logic. You say only those attending on Saturday can be classed as true fans. Yet, you can’t go…
I can’t make any of the 3 games in August, due to family commitments. I must be way down the list of fans, probably somewhere between half and fair weather fan. Despite having a season ticket the past 10 years and still waiting for this years. And don’t even mention my dad with his Parkinson’s who can’t get to every game nowadays…
All I’m suggesting is that people think before making these grand statements about others.

I’m just trying understand your logic. You say only those attending on Saturday can be classed as true fans. Yet, you can’t go…
I can’t make any of the 3 games in August, due to family commitments. I must be way down the list of fans, probably somewhere between half and fair weather fan. Despite having a season ticket the past 10 years and still waiting for this years. And don’t even mention my dad with his Parkinson’s who can’t get to every game nowadays…
All I’m suggesting is that people think before making these grand statements about others.

I’m just trying understand your logic. You say only those attending on Saturday can be classed as true fans. Yet, you can’t go…
I can’t make any of the 3 games in August, due to family commitments. I must be way down the list of fans, probably somewhere between half and fair weather fan. Despite having a season ticket the past 10 years and still waiting for this years. And don’t even mention my dad with his Parkinson’s who can’t get to every game nowadays…
All I’m suggesting is that people think before making these grand statements about others.

He is a journalist for the Sun.
He is a bit of a standing joke, at times, but at other times he seems to get things spot on.
He clearly has sources, genuine sources, I'd imagine a few agents or people within the club.
He tends to get staffing issues correct, I seem to recall him breaking the Darren Bent joining us story too.
I read what he says, but dont put your house on what he reports.

Sometimes, I feel quite embarrassed to be a Rams fan.  Tonight is one of those times.
 
... And that is aimed at "Some fans", not the club.  Not @David.  Just "Some fans".