Coneheadjohn

Have you by any chance got a XBox or Playstation? Best bet is to install the Sky app on one of those and get a login off someone. Most Sky customers don’t realise that they get spare logins and someone can be watching on the app whilst they’re watching on their box. 

That's good to know but how do you feel about Muckers proposal? ?

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Following on from the "Operation Fill The Ground" Thread, and various discussions regarding drumming up some much needed business/extra income for the club, I've been doing a little digging with regards to a few of us spending a little more than normal to attend a game in hospitality, upgrading our usual matchday spends, and meeting a few new faces from the forum, to boot.
(Thanks to @uttoxram75 for the initial mention of this, as far as I'm aware?)
 
All very informal at this stage, and very much an exercise in gauging any interest, and see if it's worthwhile taking it a step further.
 
My initial thoughts/preference was a 10 seater executive box, and in all honesty, that remains my personal preference, as whilst obviously being more expensive, we'd have a better opportunity to introduce ourselves to fellow forum strangers!  That's purely from the "Forum meet up" perspective of course, but the extra dosh would no doubt be appreciated by those still lucky enough to be clocking on at the club!
I'm not, however, averse to the "lesser options", in the various suites, effectively mixing with others.
I've now spoken directly with the lovely Sarah in Hospitality (Thanks Sarah, if you're reading!) and have a better idea of costs, and what to expect for your money.
Obviously the opposition/game category affects prices, but just throwing some typical figures out for now.
I think all options include arrival from 2 hours before KO, to 1 hour after final whistle.
I'd say the executive box option needs to be fully attended by 10 of us, price split equally, to make it financially viable.
This would be in the NW corner, below the main scoreboard, and almost certainly the second tier down, not the very top tier.  
This option includes, amongst other little bits...
3 x free parking spaces between us, in the main West Car Park
4 x course pre-match lunch (Served in the box, not out in a busy restaurant).
Waiter/ess service for any bar drinks etc.
Ooh... hang on... 
"Executive Boxes:
Our Executive Boxes provide an intimate and impressive environment, with seating for up to 10 guests and a superb view from your own private balcony.
Your experience includes:
Executive balcony match view padded seats.
Dedicated member of waiting personnel.
Licensed betting facilities.
Satellite LCD TV including live match feed.
Hospitality options:
Four course choice menu, Chef’s pre-match cheese board or use of box and drinks service.
Parking at £10.00+VAT per person"
https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/executive-boxes-matchday
 
The other options are in shared suites, less expensive of course, but possibly more suitable if less than 10 of us are interested, as smaller groups can be accommodated.
Briefly:
"The Pedigree Suite:
The Pedigree Suite is our largest suite at Pride Park Stadium and all seats can be accessed directly from the room, with many offering panoramic views of the pitch.
When dining in this Suite you can enjoy locally-sourced traditional cuisine that has been specially prepared by our team of Executive Chefs.
Each fixture is priced differently to keep things current and interesting each matchday."
https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/pedigree-suite
This suite is in the SW Corner.
Two-Course Plated meal, at designated tables/seats.
Match Ambassador/Former player meet & Greet type thing.
 
 
"The Captain's Club:
The Captain’s Club is a relaxed matchday hospitality experience in contemporary surroundings offering one of the best vantage points in the stadium and regular visits from Derby County Captains, past and present.
Enjoy being with fellow fans, share a few laughs and watch the footie!
Package includes:
Unlimited hot buffet selection.
Dessert station with cheese and biscuits served post-game.
Premium match view seating available on the balcony directly outside the suite or standard seating in the West Upper.
Tea and coffee station.
Cash bar facility.
Tables are unreserved and are available on a first come, first served basis."
https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/matchday-captains-club
 
 
I think a Saturday game is the way forward, rather than a mid-week evening game?
I quite fancy the Sheff Utd game on Sat 15th Jan, purely to give this enough time for any questions/organising etc?
But of course, all is up for debate/comments/queries and further discussion(s), so please fire away on here. 
Don't bombard me with puns (you pun guys can be REALLY annoying!), quips, and general testicular-based comments.  This is serious!  This is no place for tyre kickers, time wasters, or former club owners who just wants to get back with the lads, on the cheap!  That horse has bolted, sir!   
 
Merely as examples at this stage, a brief look at potential prices:
For the Cat Silver game v Blackpool - Sat 11th December:
Exec Box:  £1,250 + vat = £1,500 divided by a full quota of 10 = £150.00 each.  
Pedigree Suite:  £99 + vat = £118.80 each
Captains Club:  £50 + vat = £60.00 each
 
For the Sheffield Utd game on Sat 15th Jan:
Exec Box:  £1,490 + vat = £1,788 divided by a full quota of 10 = £178.80 each.  
Pedigree Suite:  £129+ vat = £154.80 each
Captains Club:  £80 + vat = £96.00 each
 
Further costs hinted at here, presumably updated as we approach the later matches...
 https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/hospitality
 
There's been a fair bit of talk about throwing a few extra quid in the clubs coffers.  Let's see if this forum can do its little bit to help?
All questions, and certainly comments, will be very much appreciated.
Who's up for it?  
So far, we have... erm... well, there's me... and erm... 
 
?
 

Bloody wet and cold up here!

The Costa del Solent..... 
.... actually Boscombe mate, but close by. 
20c yesterday and I forgot sunscreen ?

More progress from Meikle.... 
This week was his first formal assessment and he has PASSED ???
He waited patiently for the charity handler, was walked around Romsey, through the department store and behaved impeccably. 
So we took him to the seaside yesterday as a treat and here he is with junior and our pet Tigz. 
He's looking rightly pleased with himself and we've been given more actions to iron out his remaining behaviour issues ?

Let's have a GOOD News update. 
Meikles x rays have been reviewed by a doggie hip specialist and he doesn't need an operation imminently. 
He's been referred back for physiotherapy and we have restarted his exercising. 
To reward him, we took him with us down to the jurassic coast last week on holiday and he had a whale of a time. 
Here he is admiring the view from our cabin.... 

And enjoying a bit of a chill with our dog and looking up for it. 
 
We're really pleased that he's back on the program as he had been barred from going on the little arranged trips with the other assistance pups. So he's about 3 months behind where he should be. 
Never mind, he's okay we think and his walking and running are improving daily. 
This cheers me up a little in these difficult times, so hope they help cheer others up. 
Take care All
 
MoodHoover x
 

Happy Birthday mate.

A signed Tax return for 2017/18?
A signed DCFC seatbelt?

A signed Tax return for 2017/18?
A signed DCFC seatbelt?

Are you Gary Rowett?

Tottenham are ass.

Just thought I'd say hi. 
Been a long time visitor to this forum and enjoyed reading your comments (most of them anyway!). Decided to finally become a member so I can share my own thoughts, after what has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the Rams (not to mention the couple of years leading up to it). Whether you enjoy my comments remains to be seen...
A bit about me – I was born in Burton but have spent the most of my adult life living and working in the East (Anglia that is). One of my earliest memories of the Rams was watching the Tin Man warming up at the BBG by nonchalantly curling the ball into the net from the corner flag, which to my 10 year old eyes was very impressive. The only thing I remember about the game itself was that it was 0-0, so McMinn's corners were probably  the most exciting thing about it.
Currently living near Ipswich so would be good to meet any fellow Suffolk Rams over a pint (ale not lager please). Not seen many Derby shirts down this way but know from this forum that there are a few.
Regardless of the situation we're in, loving the fight we're showing this season (and better football). Hope things get resolved soon so we can look to the future, whatever division that may be. 
COYR!

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

I filled up on the way home from work on Friday afternoon, at Costco.
The queues were out to... and partly blocking... the roundabout on the main drag (not just the mini-roundabout at the Burger King/Costco  entrances).
Truth is, I wondered what the hell was going on.  I needed fuel, (80miles showing on the remaining range).  I'd also been handed the company credit card to do so, but to return the card later, to the boss, so he could fill up over the weekend, again, as was the norm.  
For those reasons, I decided to put up with the queues, and fill to the brim (As we always do, as we get about a bit!). 
I wasn't even aware of any panic buying (I don't listen to the news) until I got home. *
I almost felt ashamed that I'd been a part of it, even if it was unknowingly!  ?
 
As an aside, how fantastic are those new Ford cap-less fuel fillers?  Ooooh!  Get me!   ? ?
 
*EDIT:
Obviously I'd guessed by then, due to the queues I'd just endured, but wasn't actually aware of any news!

Told my mum she doesn’t have to buy me a birthday present if she goes to the game.
Her and her partner are now going.

Wasn’t at the game so I can’t really comment I am told the chant was bang out of order.
See Sharp regularly at work and he’s a genuinely nice bloke,I’ll still trip him up next time I see him though.
 

Maybe the gossip about Marshall not playing when the wages weren't paid are true?

Won't be much of an atmosphere if you're there on your tod

He’s not even a large bar steward, another criticism levelled at him from some fans. As he proved by lifting up his top after the final whistle.
I did feel he was breathing in though.

I heard a chant during the match about something other than his sad death of his baby. Let’s say an “offender” was mentioned in it, nobody must repeat it on here as it a load of rubbish.
Thats why he went rogue after the penalty and final whistle.
When will people realise the abuse spurs him on?
 

Incidentally neither like nor support the Billy Sharp chants...

1 match ban plus a 9 point deduction for the Roos red.

1 match ban plus a 9 point deduction for the Roos red.