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7 minutes ago, one_chop said:

I got 2 million for him on football manager 2022. He went to Southampton. Needless to say he hasn't played a game for them either.

You should become our manager with that acumen and business skill.

Hmm a lot of 'reaching out' going on and not much substance 

Derby 2 v 0 Blackburn   FRGS Knight.

Time to start winning!!

I have not read all of this thread. So if this has been said, I apologise. 

But surely it is the EFL they should be angry at. We can't relegate or decide if we are punished.  It was the EFL decision.  So I can't see any problem here

On 08/10/2021 at 00:35, uttoxram75 said:

I've been elected to represent the factory based salaried staff in the Consultation meetings regarding the "proposed" closure of our factory.

Had our first meeting today and it was quite brutal. We're ducked. Its an old site and due to several changes of ownership in recent years leading to no investment, coupled with mental increases in the price of flour, sugar, palm oil, and energy costs over the last 18 months, there is no way back.

We are not financially viable.

We have been through severe restructures in recent years, chopping jobs left, right and centre to no avail, the company that owns us does not want to modernise and invest so we will close in March 2022.

I've worked there for 42 years. Started as a machine operator in 1978, ended up as a Shift Production Manager, covered the Operations Manager role for a period when the site was between owners. FFS, I met me missus there!

In a small town like Uttoxeter, I have seen kids and grandkids of lads I first worked with start their working life at the factory. Had blokes coming up to me in pubs demanding to know why their lad had been sacked, had people begging me for jobs, my wife has been threatened because I had to sack somebody.

I have also had people come up to me and thanked me for giving them confidence to improve their lives, people who I used to work with who now run their own businesses who always buy me a pint because they were inspired by me. I can't express the feeling that gives me.

My son did his engineering apprenticeship at the factory and is now the Operations Manager for Aggreko in Asia. My daughter worked there for a few years part time running the factory shop and now runs her own business.

We used to do Evening shifts, Lunch Time relief shifts  etc that appealed to mums who wanted a part time job to work around childcare but we had to stop all that as we got taken over by different companies. We were a factory that was part of our community.

Its a sad situation but I will do everything I can to negotiate the best possible deal for the people who have asked me to represent them.

 

I'm a bit emotional and had a couple of drinks so time to call it a night.

 

 

I feel for you I really do. There but for the grace of god

Coventry 1 v 1 Derby - FRGS  Jozwiak

How is attendance measured? - By the amount of people at the game. (sorry, I couldn't help myself). ?

Oh my 

Yesssss 

Changed my mind from Lawrence to Jozwiak.  Can I change it back?   Get in

Rams 2 v 1 Luton. FRGS Jozwiak 

8 hours ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

In other news, I am interested in spending a romantic evening with Scarlett Johansen. I'd say that's about as realistic.

You would be right, she has been with me and there is no way you can live up to that. ?

9 hours ago, B4ev6is said:

Well year if was not for that banker gibson gone crying to efl we would been able to sign players that could have shot us up there.

I love this B4, because I am not sure if you meant it like that or not 

DET Headliner breaks (silence) wind

Preston 1 v 3 Derby  FRGS Lawrence

On 10/10/2021 at 17:17, CaptainOakley said:

Yet another completely pointless signing, we could have used the money at the time to sign a decent striker, I remember all the fans borderline demanding we signed him based on absolutely nothing at all.  
 

Be suprised if we get £2m in our pockets for him, no doubt be on a decent wage too so wouldn’t be surprised if he runs his contract out and we don’t get a penny. 

Easy to say with hindsight. Funnily enough, pretty much everyone to a man/woman on here was waxing lyrical about him before he arrived

22 minutes ago, TexasRam said:

Just scrolled though the commentary of lasts nights game, he got mentioned twice, once for a foul and the other time when he got subbed. They scored in the 77th minute, after he came off, prior to that they had 1 shot on target against the mighty Albania. Didn’t see the game so can’t be sure, but I’ll assume he didn’t have a great game. 

Ironically, until last night THE MIGHTY ALBANIA as you called them were the biggest threat to us in the qualifying league. Even the punters on TV were saying they were the biggest threat to us going through as leaders. Poland quite frankly did us a small favour

4 minutes ago, PistoldPete said:

I will keep any politician who says or does  nothing separate from my voting slip. 

Still not sure what they could do. Bring it up in the Commons that the EFL are unfit for purpose?

I suggest there are many much more important things to be debating and sorting out. 

and that is from an ardent Derby Fan

31 minutes ago, Curtains said:

All I know is Mel /Club should have paid the Tax Bill.

Im conflicted by this as I want DCFC to survive.  
 

I-hope HMRC don’t bill DCFC as I think MM needs to have som responsibility for it. 
What a mess.  
Have the club paid its share !
 

 

If MM had to pass the fit to own a club test by the EFL. That would suggest he had the funds to keep the club afloat or the EFL would not have sanctioned his take over.

Ergo, unless he is now destitute he should be held responsible for the debts accrued before any sale/administration takes place.

As he reputedly still has around half a billion then he should step up and pay his dues.

2 hours ago, Poynton ram said:

Recognising the role DCFC plays in the community are any of the local MPs being vocal about ongoing support for the club? Apologies as I live in the North West so don’t get to see local tv. As others have highlighted the impact the club folding will have on mental health will be massive. Come on politicians step up

2 hours ago, PistoldPete said:

A couple have said something , just said they are concerned.. Beckett and a Tory mp. 
 

pressure needs to be applied on all Derbyshire MPs 

Not really sure that politicians will have any effect to be honest. Most advocate keeping politics and sport separate.

17 hours ago, PistoldPete said:

All three were sick notes. 

Are you talking about the 3 Martin's?

Well why not? EFL now the FA. Might as well go the whole hog. Who else can we p1$$ off?

Derby 2 v 1 Swansea  FRGS Lawrence

13 hours ago, 1967RAMS said:

Yes and as a very successful businessman, he would have passed with flying colours. Unfortunately that is no guarantee of future good business acumen as we have found out. I think apart from previous convictions for fraudulent or nefarious business practices, pretty much anyone can pass. They need a complete rethink of the rules with perhaps a fully audited and submitted  set of accounts filed every couple of years a bare minimum. Being able to go closer to 4 years in our case obviously helps hide problems until it’s too late 

Exactly my point

3 hours ago, Dean (hick) Saunders said:

Hopefully the EFL “Fit n Proper” tests will ensure that both are acceptable owners?

(or will they… ?)

Didn't Mel have to pass this test when he took over? ?