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MDF with an oak veneer.

I get the anger at him getting to walk away scot-free from this mess he's created (albeit £200MILLION of his own money lighter) but c'mon he's not Pol Pot, he's not embezzled or even done anything remotely illegal. Perhaps slightly immoral as it's put jobs at risk/forced redundancy.
The MBE was for services to business and charity, he's not exactly demanded all his charity money be repaid to him. This business (already loss making when he bought it and funded by his own money) has failed undoubtedly but that does not erase his past contributions to other business?
The petition to strip his CBE from him is petty and misguided and the small minority who have actually signed it tars the entire fanbase with looking like spoilt children.

No, we deduct 40% tax and then keep that ! ?

Hoping the small number of naysayers will cut CK some slack now. The fact that he's looking to press ahead despite recent events really ought to be heartening and he does seem a genuine guy who is in it for the long-haul. We all need to rally around him and make the guy feel welcome if he does put up as seems very likely. 
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Saved me a post. Written it better than I could as well.

Well yes. The big hoo haa going on about the Government not accepting the results of an independent commission, and wanting to change the rules.
well the Efl didn’t accept the results of an independent valuation of PPS. No one else challenged it , not HMRC or anyone.  When they lost to an independent commission they changed the rules to stop stadia sales being allowed for.
the EFL didnt accept the results of an independent audit, so complained to an INdependent commission who also agreed with our auditors. So they complained to another panel , one without any accountants on it to get the answer they wanted.
but even then they couldn’t get what they wanted a points deduction. And couldn’t accept the results of that independent commission either, being disappointed with it.
 
now they are Said to be shocked we are appealing to another independent panel. And want to change the rules on that too to stop clubs doing that.
I mean really how sleazy can the EFL get before they get closed down?
 

I guess some will dislike Rooney no matter what happens. My take is that he has shown proper leadership during the worst possible time for any manager, let alone a complete rookie. The players are giving their all for him and the fans at the games can see this and are responding with unbelievable support.
He gets some things wrong tactically like the first half v Blackburn but then sorts it out and turns it round.
I'm happy to have him in our corner with the position we're in. He's a winner and a fighter and will bring out the best in our young lads given the time.
I still think this could one of the best seasons as a fan.
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I'm a Sky Blue... Born Chaddy and moved to North of Coventry at the age of 2. Not sure I'm allowed a second team but have always looked out for your results and been a bit narked that DCFC never seem to make the big time despite the fantastic fan base.   My first game was a 0-0 in 1974 FA Cup tie at Highfield Rd.   Went today.  I agree with this comment and as the second half went on it looked like County would draw level.  A brief moment of entertainment in the stands was the side show before the goal.  Derby looked big in defence and fair play for commanding the best part of the second half.  City had a penalty call but it was waived away.  Hit the bar and had a goal disallowed.  But Derby were worth their draw.  Hope off the pitch problems get sorted out so that you stay up. 

I'm not saying the outcome of our appeal will be any different, but the loss to DCFC of not being able to admit fans, the drop in ST revenue, the matchday commercial and retail income, sponsorship etc etc dwarfs the losses that Wigan experienced. 
I must say also that Kieran Maguire's comment about the response of insurers to the claims of companies holding business interruption insurance is so laughable that I almost can't believe an alleged academic came out with it. I believe that a few insurers have already had their arses kicked in Court over their disgraceful behaviour and I expect more will follow, so keep embarrassing yourself Kieran. 

I gather Mac is advising WR on how to handle this particular issue. ?

Cant. Window’s closed mate.

Fozzy’s goal - classic Stevie Howard, slow motion headed loop over the goalie and defence into the top far corner.
Right in front of me - LOVED IT!
Crap ref and linesmen, amazing home team.
 
COYR
 
 

Fozzy’s goal - classic Stevie Howard, slow motion headed loop over the goalie and defence into the top far corner.
Right in front of me - LOVED IT!
Crap ref and linesmen, amazing home team.
 
COYR
 
 

Fozzy’s goal - classic Stevie Howard, slow motion headed loop over the goalie and defence into the top far corner.
Right in front of me - LOVED IT!
Crap ref and linesmen, amazing home team.
 
COYR
 
 

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!

Got tickets for me and missus, first mid-week League game we've been to since Nigel Clough's days!