FindernRam

It has been suggested that the Rams are the stakes in a poker game. All the main bidders plus EFL and Q are playing a game.  37 years ago Del boy showed us all how to play poker and win! Hopefully posting the link is allowable. If not: Google Del boy poker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fHScmyWTA

Not sure losing £200m is in the definition of scott free. Not that I'm a particular fan or hater!

Trust me on this : The list already exists and is she poised ready for the moment you sit down. There is no escape if you are at home

I agree Derby County is a fundamental part of people's lives, it can't just be defined as a football team. To me personally its memories.  Happiness...sadness..glory days and depressing days.. but days that form a bond inside of every fan.
I have supported this team all of my life..loved every minute of it..like others I've never lived in Derby but visited the place enough that it feels like family.
Today was a sad day for me, got a phonecall early in the morning here telling me my dad had been rushed into hospital back in the UK..87 years old and the doctor said he had fluid around his heart...his heart was failing..im a long way away in Canada..I called him on Whats App...what did he say to me? When does the game start.  Don't miss the game I'm fine....
He was off for tests..I watched the game the boys made me proud again as they do so often and I had another memory another addition to the bond of the Derby fan. My dad improved during the day, long way to go but they are pleased with him, responded well to the meds..will have a procedure on Monday that they hope will sort him out.
So life goes on..a traumatic day passes  in the life of a Derby fan.

Do you not have some paint to watch dry??

People keep referring to our fan base, like it will stay around forever. We're all getting older and at this rate a lot will drop off the perch before this deal is done, Youngsters are not that bothered by live footy anymore and League 1 will not be that attractive to new blood.
I see a 40% drop in average attendance to say 15000. No local Derbys to spice it up!

I sense a bit of sarcasm there which is fair enough. True fans really want to get involved but the practicalities are absolutely enormous in becoming fan owners. : Step one the club is liquidated, say 5000 fans want to put some money in to start up a new club. Do any of them know how to go about doing that, who to talk to, the legal stuff? So maybe a few richer fans will sort of float to the top and begin to draw up a plan. 
Then the fun starts; "who put you in charge? X or Y will do a far better job! I want my money back, nobody said it wold cost this much!"
All the while the clock is ticking. Another season is lost. It would be slightly easier to buy and rename Mickleover Sports.
As far as supporting a Premier side, why not? Top players are a joy to watch and appreciate, and supporting one team adds a bit of spice to televised games. I still follow my boyhood team Torquay, although it must be 50 years since I last saw them play. In those days I also followed Wolves for some long lost reason, and I still have a certain fondness for them. Logic doesn't come into it!
As someone said "Spread the love".....Just don't tell the wife!
 

Whilst it sounds very attractive, of the fans, for the fans, at the end of the day somebody has to actually run the show and make the big decisions; find and spend the money. Would fan owners be happy  to shell out extra dosh year after year until we reached the promised land of the Prem.  
Who decides and how is it decided? Who picks the CEO and what are his terms of engagement? You don't have to have worked in business to know that the more people there are involved in making a decision, the longer it takes and the less likely a successful outcome. Look at families deciding what to do for a holiday!
So to me fan owned is a pipe dream!

Whilst it sounds very attractive, of the fans, for the fans, at the end of the day somebody has to actually run the show and make the big decisions; find and spend the money. Would fan owners be happy  to shell out extra dosh year after year until we reached the promised land of the Prem.  
Who decides and how is it decided? Who picks the CEO and what are his terms of engagement? You don't have to have worked in business to know that the more people there are involved in making a decision, the longer it takes and the less likely a successful outcome. Look at families deciding what to do for a holiday!
So to me fan owned is a pipe dream!

Well I was only a very small cog in that deal but wasted untold hours whilst the big boys squabbled.
Anyway I've got to shift a load of sealing wax before I move onto second hand bikes- thought I'd upsell with floats so they can cross the ford there

In this social media age even oldies like me are used to non -stop flow of news and comment on everything under the sun (and moon), there is no escape. Most organisations have spin doctors at the ready 24/7. We soak it up vicariously and become armchair experts in everything.
Administrators normally have no "public face"; without making it seem sinister, they work in the shadows. PR is not part of their skill set 'nor a requirement of getting the task done. So I'm not the least surprised they are not particularly communicative to uninvolved (in a business sense) people like us.

In this social media age even oldies like me are used to non -stop flow of news and comment on everything under the sun (and moon), there is no escape. Most organisations have spin doctors at the ready 24/7. We soak it up vicariously and become armchair experts in everything.
Administrators normally have no "public face"; without making it seem sinister, they work in the shadows. PR is not part of their skill set 'nor a requirement of getting the task done. So I'm not the least surprised they are not particularly communicative to uninvolved (in a business sense) people like us.

In this social media age even oldies like me are used to non -stop flow of news and comment on everything under the sun (and moon), there is no escape. Most organisations have spin doctors at the ready 24/7. We soak it up vicariously and become armchair experts in everything.
Administrators normally have no "public face"; without making it seem sinister, they work in the shadows. PR is not part of their skill set 'nor a requirement of getting the task done. So I'm not the least surprised they are not particularly communicative to uninvolved (in a business sense) people like us.

In this social media age even oldies like me are used to non -stop flow of news and comment on everything under the sun (and moon), there is no escape. Most organisations have spin doctors at the ready 24/7. We soak it up vicariously and become armchair experts in everything.
Administrators normally have no "public face"; without making it seem sinister, they work in the shadows. PR is not part of their skill set 'nor a requirement of getting the task done. So I'm not the least surprised they are not particularly communicative to uninvolved (in a business sense) people like us.

May I take this opportunity to point you in the direction of the Jim Smith forum, where you can discuss bygone Derby to your hearts' content! 
Just have a thought for people coming in from busy days at work having to wade through all this.

I've been trying to get an appointment to see my doctor for ages. I finally saw him on Tuesday and showed him the rash on my testicles.
He just ignored me and kept pushing his trolley round Tesco.

If the "Accord" involved money and it is confidential, how will Boro hide that in (next?) years accounts; and will it count to FFP?

I think you misunderstand how many fans travel long distances. For instance I'm best part of 3 hours drive away, public transport is basically impossible, I have volunteering roles with vulnerable people on Tuesday/Wednesday, I can't give that up every few weeks

I haven't got time to mop up sexist comments,  I am too busy making cups of tea for the other mods! 

Come back in 48hrs. All will be good then from both sides.

Do you really think EFL cares what fans think!

Titanic first 2 hours. Then enjoy the sinking. Then skip the raft bit and head to the pub.
 

Titanic first 2 hours. Then enjoy the sinking. Then skip the raft bit and head to the pub.
 

Nooooooooooo!!!!

Nooooooooooo!!!!