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Mel should have known what was going on, so no excuses for him

This feels a bit like the headlines when the first court case was happening, suggesting we would be docked 21 points etc. It’s an extreme headline, highlighting the maximum sentence.
As Radioactive says, I reckon this gets sorted before the end of the month. However, and this is the worrying part - I don’t trust this management to come through with action on time. Looking at the past 2 years, there have been so many instances of failure to act by ownership, there is a growing doubt that we will get things done on time. Feels like we’re on a precipice and moving closer to the edge!

Not until we are told what the hell is happening to remedy this sh1tshow by MM or Pearce. The lack of communication is absolutely appalling. It is staggering how little effort appears to have been made by the club to keep us onside and shoulder to shoulder with them!!  So, so disappointed. 

We weren’t under all of these restrictions under those regimes.  Not saying they were shameful individuals, but the Maxwells saved the club and under their stewardship got the club to 5th. I honestly don’t think we’ve ever been as bad as this since 84. Statement stands. 

I didn’t see your rant so can’t comment but comparing Mel to the Crooks that Maxwell and the 3 amigos were, is probably the most stupid, rude, insulting, ill informed comment I think I have ever seen on this forum. 
 
Really ? Think about what you said there, it’s shameful. 

My rant seems to have been deleted by the mods. No idea why??
Anyway, Morris is the worst chairman we’ve had. Worse than Maxwell, worse than the Three Amigos. His reckless spending spree has led to this. Should we be thankful for someone wasting so much money? I don’t think so. This is the worst we’ve been since 1984. Shambolic.
Stephen Pearce. Equally as bad. He was finance officer before too. He’s should be overseeing the day to day running of the club. No communication, no ticket office. After a pandemic, the club is alienating its fans further. The club is on its knees. It’s a disgrace how this great club is being run. 

What a bloody mess this whole situation is.
Points deduction and most likely relegation to come
Thanks a bunch Mel, you bloody fool for letting things get this bad.

Very worrying. 
The battery level, I mean. 

How blinkered are our fans that people are even questioning it. He's stamped on the man's c**k, it's a blatant red! ?
Incidentally it's also the best thing he's ever done in a Derby shirt. 

Unfortunately Keough has gone
 

Damn you beat me to it.
I also think Roos is overrated.
Even by me and I think he's terrible.

You can tell it's a fake smile. No player would ever genuinely look that happy to sign for them lot.

I’ve said before on here - a good commentator should paint a picture of what’s happening - Dawes couldn’t paint a fence…..

The comments about Dawes are spot on - hasn’t got a clue how to describe what’s going on in front of him and his ‘passion’ means he frequently forgets to explain what’s just happened. Coles on commentary is several levels better….

Come on, if anyone thinks we’re going to submit the accounts tomorrow after having an extension are deluded.
In my opinion the accounts are in, it’s the wrangling that’s taking the time.

I think Rooney was spectacularly unlucky with both injuries and referees decisions last season. Losing first Davies, then Bielik, and finally Gregory, Mengi and Edmondson (all of whom were starting to make a real impact) undermined the impressive recovery he oversaw after taking sole charge and the run in to the end of the season. Some of the refereeing decisions that cost us points were so appalling that they smacked of a conspiracy. He may have erred by changing tactics and formation too much in the latter part of the season, but if he'd not changed things around during a poor run he'd have been blasted for that too. Of course, many people believe the initial recovery was due solely to Bielik, and the fact that Kazim was finally fit enough to start, but that's far too simplistic. There was good organisation and tactics that played to our strengths, a switch to a more direct style that reduced defensive errors. And ultimately, he was able to create sufficient team spirit to ensure they didn't simply give up at 2-3 down against Wednesday. 
After all that happened, keeping us up was a notable achievement which, I feel, has earned him a bit more respect and patience than he seems to be getting from some fans. 

For what it's worth, I'm extremely happy with Rooney. Positives: attitude (he's a natural born winner); contacts (no Rooney, no Morrison, for instance); real-life experience (he knows the difference between good and exceptional, he lived on that fine margin and played with others who did the same). I'd also argue his interviews show he's someone with a much deeper understanding of tactics and man-management than I would have given him credit for. Another massive positive: attitude. He's stuck around at Derby despite all the chaos, bit his tongue, bided his time. You can say 'ah well but he has no choice!' but I don't believe that. He's Wayne Rooney and frankly he'd could get a better paid gig with better prospects somewhere else. Bottom line is he's done better than Cocu - a far more experienced manager, someone more obviously suited to running a club. 
We have many, many problems but Rooney isn't one of them. I'm incredibly grateful he stuck around.
Edit: there's this assumption with people like Rooney (or Beckham) that they are simply lucky, 'naturally gifted' kids who no nothing about football or graft etc etc. It's nonsense. The two things all top players have are a) supreme dedication and focus and b) a will to be the absolute best. That doesn't guarantee they will be great managers but it's a damn good place to start.) 

No chance we spend big even if there are no restrictions. Mel is looking for the door, not a sharp increase to the wage bill and a hefty outlay on players. 

A lovely gifted footballer but for me he was just as good the day he made his debut as the day he left,he never improved,got any quicker or stronger.Sadly his talent is unrealised.Just another one who didn’t fullfill his potential .

A lovely gifted footballer but for me he was just as good the day he made his debut as the day he left,he never improved,got any quicker or stronger.Sadly his talent is unrealised.Just another one who didn’t fullfill his potential .

A lovely gifted footballer but for me he was just as good the day he made his debut as the day he left,he never improved,got any quicker or stronger.Sadly his talent is unrealised.Just another one who didn’t fullfill his potential .

A lovely gifted footballer but for me he was just as good the day he made his debut as the day he left,he never improved,got any quicker or stronger.Sadly his talent is unrealised.Just another one who didn’t fullfill his potential .

If he's that good, why were only Watford interested? Big time Charlies like Man Utd and Liverpool throw money at risky signings all the time. Yet only only Watford wanted Hughes.

Where Jagielka is like a Bentley, Keogh is like a Reliant Robin.
There really is no comparison. 

He has been sitting back watching us drift towards relegation for ages.