Wignall12

I think that ship has been circling the Isle of Wight given the frequency with which it hoves into view.... ?

Look what happened to    L€€ds...they were in the wilderness for a long time. The wheel turns , we WILL be back but I think its going to be a while. Keep the faith.

Look what happened to    L€€ds...they were in the wilderness for a long time. The wheel turns , we WILL be back but I think its going to be a while. Keep the faith.

New Centre Half ? ......is he German perchance ?

New Centre Half ? ......is he German perchance ?

New Centre Half ? ......is he German perchance ?

New Centre Half ? ......is he German perchance ?

Regardless of the outcome, the EFL have lost any credibility to govern the league and if anything, our case has brought out the need to completely rebuild the hierarchy in charge of our division.
When the EFL originally lost the case against Mel and DCFC, the honorable thing to do by the EFL would have been to accept that loopholes in the rules were exposed and used to our advantage, however that is not down to the club being in the wrong. The accounts were signed off. They have taken zero responsibility for their part in this mess and have taken all steps to cover their failings. I am a critic of how Mel has ran the football club however I will back him against these muppets.
If the EFL had questioned our practices at the time, the club would have needed to accept the consequences for breaking rules. This was authorised by the league. If I was at work and I signed off somebody's documentation, I would be the one responsible for any repercussions if there were problems. 
Not fit for purpose.

Why ? ...what WAS he aiming for ?

Only on this forum could we amuse ourselves thus in the face of such adversity........I applaud you Sir !!

Only on this forum could we amuse ourselves thus in the face of such adversity........I applaud you Sir !!

Could be a big window of opportunity 

Could be a big window of opportunity 

Only on this forum could we amuse ourselves thus in the face of such adversity........I applaud you Sir !!

Thanks to the interweb I can tell you!
On the 4 May 1968 we played Blackpool at home in the last game of the season and lost 3-1 to finish 18th on Goal difference.  Ipswich (the other East Anglian team) were champions that year. We won 13 matches all season and lost 19. Interestingly, considering Brian's mantra was to start at the back, we shipped 78 goals.  Mind, we scored 71!
There were 5 players in that final team that we would all recognise as being part of our first great side - Roy Mac, John Robson, Alan Hinton, Kevin and John O'Hare.  Kevin, of course wasn't a Cloughie signing, he was Tim Ward's greatest legacy.  Also in the team were Reg Matthews, Mick Hopkinson, Pat Wright, Jim Walker, Arthur Stewart and Richie Barker.  Barker and Walker did have (smaller) parts to play in our future success. Ron Webster was also at the club and Alan Durban but not in the squad.
There is a good argument to make to say that as a team we never really took off until Sir Brian signed Willie Carlin from Sheffield Utd part way through the 68/69 season.  He provided the feistiness, leadership and midfield control that we could probably do with next season.  He was a small and bloodyminded, shop steward of a scouser and we were to replace him with a small and bloodyminded, shop steward of a scot in Archie Gemmill.  Put either in our current side and you would see a huge difference.
When we look back we see only success but - and it might appear to be heresy now - there were many who doubted Roy McFarland's abilities, Alan Hinton who couldn't tackle and John O'Hare who was too slow. Kevin was a hero from his debut onwards and the undoubted star of the team. There were certainly many on the terraces who objected to Brian's brashness and that he didn't deliver in his first season what he promised. The 67/68 team produced worse than Tim Ward's teams.  Had social media been around there would have been a vigorous Clough Out campaign.  
You forget too that these were the days before the internet and worldwide TV - when every single player of almost any age is widely known about - so that Brian and Peter could go and steal Roy from Tranmere under Liverpool's noses; and you forget too that the Transfer Window is a recent thing so that, in those days you could sign anyone at any time.  In many ways it made life easier for a manager and less expensive for a club. There were no agents, no cameras outside club gates and no deadline day. 

Oh for a team with just 1% of the talent of those lads.

And they're still talking about it.

That's Mel's P.A.
Known within the club as Miss Haps.
 

No worries mate
We all love Derby

Yep , she has a Swedish partner Per Haps !

Yep , she has a Swedish partner Per Haps !

I suspect our punishment will involve a red hot poker administered by the Baby eating Bishop of Bath and Wells ........its going to make your eyes water !! 

I think whatever the EFL want the EFL get.
Is it just a coincidence that every time the EFL appeal they win? Does that mean that every person who sits on the first independent panel of every case is completely incompetent and isnt able to come up with a decision based on the information provided.
Strange as well that the EFL are able to appeal a decision made by an independent panel and if the original decision is overturned (everytime) the club isnt allowed to challenge it.
Cant be just me that thinks we have a legal system in the real world and then football that seems it's own entity with power hungry greedy barstewards who can change rules at the drop of a hat to suit.
One last thing. Why are we being so severely hounded for breaching rules that have seen us gain absolutely nothing over recent years and clubs like Forest and Watford can have owners who own 2 clubs and sell players between them for over inflated fees to circumnavigate FFP.
And dont even get me started on West Ham who can literally field 2 illegal players costing Sheff United their place in the prem, are found guilty and fined 10 million, but dont receive a points deduction. Then get given a stadium at our expense.
 

Good luck Rams against The Massive ,hope you stay up .
Your fans were some of the most fervant in our fight against the Oystons, hope to see  you in the Championship next season. 

Juan Amigo ?