sonofmidnight

I agree. My first match was way back in 1967 but quite honestly if Ashley buys us and Rooney and the youngsters go that's it for me. This roller coaster of emotions is no good for my mental health and I'm fed up of having my hopes raised and then dashed.

I agree. My first match was way back in 1967 but quite honestly if Ashley buys us and Rooney and the youngsters go that's it for me. This roller coaster of emotions is no good for my mental health and I'm fed up of having my hopes raised and then dashed.

None of my immediate family had any interest in football. One day when we were bored I went with a friend from school to see Derby, way back in 1967. I was hooked and have been ever since. My 3 sons all support Derby. One is married to a Forest supporter though! I don't know which team their children are going to support. I'll have to work on them.

None of my immediate family had any interest in football. One day when we were bored I went with a friend from school to see Derby, way back in 1967. I was hooked and have been ever since. My 3 sons all support Derby. One is married to a Forest supporter though! I don't know which team their children are going to support. I'll have to work on them.

None of my immediate family had any interest in football. One day when we were bored I went with a friend from school to see Derby, way back in 1967. I was hooked and have been ever since. My 3 sons all support Derby. One is married to a Forest supporter though! I don't know which team their children are going to support. I'll have to work on them.

I live about 2 miles from MM's Derbyshire house and today it is taking all my will power not to post a notice on his gate stating just what I think of him. I am so cross and upset. I know we don't know all the facts but how reckless to gamble over the future of our club, affecting the jobs, incomes of thousands of people and the feelings of the many devoted fans.  Didn't he realise that the flip side of gaining entry to the Premiership was what is happening now. Utter recklessness. As not only the owner but custodian he had a duty to ensure the viability of the club.  

I agree. We've had months of being promised  things that have failed. It's the hope that is constantly dashed that kills and this morning's news is bound to inflame the situation.  Derby fans have been absolutely amazing.

I live about 2 miles from MM's Derbyshire house and today it is taking all my will power not to post a notice on his gate stating just what I think of him. I am so cross and upset. I know we don't know all the facts but how reckless to gamble over the future of our club, affecting the jobs, incomes of thousands of people and the feelings of the many devoted fans.  Didn't he realise that the flip side of gaining entry to the Premiership was what is happening now. Utter recklessness. As not only the owner but custodian he had a duty to ensure the viability of the club.  

The deal needs to get sorted ASAP otherwise Rooney may well get fed up and be off. Who could blame him?

There are bad things beneath the surface at Everton - some decent managers have failed to turn it around.
It looks like Frank is also going to be unable to turn the stricken tanker and keep it off the rocks.
I love what Rooney is saying about staying with us in order to rebuild the club. However, he has also said that he now feels ready to manage in the Premier League (the lad does not lack confidence).
I cannot really imagine Rooney turning Everton down for a second time. This time it would not be the "beauty pageant" as he called it last time when he didn't fancy being interviewed for the post - it will be a straightforward job offer.
And, whatever the squad say about wanting to stay, the takeover will not happen soon enough to keep the vulture agents from the door. Heads will be turned, contracts with other clubs signed and our squad decimated. The rebuilding process - for Rooney or anyone - will be a long one.
It gets worse. If Rooney is tempted to Merseyside, will CK follow through with his acquisition?  He has openly said that Rooney is a big part of the attraction. The presence of Rooney's agent (spelling: Strefford?) as part of the "gang of three" (along with CK and Cook) suggests the connection between CK and Rooney may be stronger than seen publicly.
So, if Rooney goes and CK does pull out, then it clears the way for the opportunistic Ashley to make a late, low ball bid.
Obviously that's better than liquidation. But I would feel a lot less enthusiastic about the future than I would be under a CK/Rooney leadership.
Let's hope it doesn't happen.
Come on Frank - save Everton and your job.
CK, get the deal done.
Players stick around and learn under Rooney.
Rooney deliver us from the bad times.
COYR ?

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

Hopefully the positive, encouraging and appreciative attitude of our large fan base plays a small part in them wanting to stay. This group of players are fortunate to have us and we are fortunate to have them.

When I grow up, I want to be an administrator.

Why would you get ripped to bits? I think it's admirable that you want to have more knowledge about our wonderful club and its most interesting history. 

Why would you get ripped to bits? I think it's admirable that you want to have more knowledge about our wonderful club and its most interesting history. 

Why would you get ripped to bits? I think it's admirable that you want to have more knowledge about our wonderful club and its most interesting history. 

Why would you get ripped to bits? I think it's admirable that you want to have more knowledge about our wonderful club and its most interesting history. 

You’re going to be gutted this morning, and rightly so.
But it ain’t all bad.
When we dropped out of the old 2nd division into the 3rd in 1984 things were in many ways, worse.
We didn’t (quite) have the financial issues, but we had a horrible team and the entire season was utterly depressing and devoid of hope in a way this season hasn’t been.
My personal highlight of an utterly depressing season was meeting Dave Watson in a Little Chef on the A1 after we spanked Cambridge away 3-0 in the FA Cup. That was pretty much it for ducks sake.
AND we had not just relegation, but the ignominy of losing to Plymouth in the FA Cup quarter-final to contend with after we had dragged them back to the BBG.
We all thought that we’d bounce right back when we did get relegated and the arrival of Arthur Cox just emboldened that belief.
An opening day away loss to Bournemouth, when Bournemouth then were more like the equivalent of Exeter now, didn’t dissuade us.
Of course, we didn’t bounce back and ended up outside the top 6.
But we had some BRILLIANT away days that season, Hull, Lincoln, and the last game of the season at Newport spring to mind.
It was a whole lot more fun than the previous season because we were, for the most part, competing and you could see what Arthur was trying to do.
There’s something fun about going to smaller clubs and taking the place over. Those of you who travel to away games know that the camaraderie is special.
In fact, the adversity that we have faced this season has developed that camaraderie, only it’s done it at home.
I work online and use social media a lot and the admiration for Derby’s support, especially those of you who travel away is a delight to read. I’ve even read genuine Forest and Leeds fans say they’re impressed.
And what’s not to be impressed about?
Forget the trolls who are loving this, the REAL football supporters appreciate and understand what Rooney has dragged the club through and the guy is universally respected, exponentially more so than when he was merely an excellent player.
He’s now an excellent ex-player and an excellent human being. Time will tell if he can become an excellent manager, but the signs are promising.
The second year under Arthur we did come up and that season was even better for road trips..
I’ve seen Derby beat Benfica, Real Madrid, every top English club multiple times and Forest many times. But if I were to list the best 5 games I’ve ever attended, Derby at home to Rotherham in the old 3rd Division on a Friday night would be up there.
That game with that penalty that took us back up to what would now be the Championship was a raucous, intense and then delirious atmosphere ending in an effing celebration comparable with any I have witnessed - although to be fair, my memory is a tad blurry because we did hit the pub hard.
I doubt there was a Liverpool fan that got anything like the joy from beating Man City in the cup semi or will get more if they win the thing, than we Derby fans got from squeaking past Rotherham that night.
The fact is, winning is just fun, no matter what division you are in. And beating adversity is fun too. So much more satisfying and enjoyable than just delivering on what’s expected.
Somebody posted that they hope we're not that team that thinks they will bounce back up.
I don't really care if fans think that. It's totally irrelevant.
What is relevant is what WR thinks and what he allows his staff and players to think.
And I have no doubt whatsoever that he'll not allow that entitled type of mindset to creep in.
The good news is we have renewed hope for a stable club, a very promising manager in place, an Academy that is flourishing even if it is being pillaged and some wins to look forward to.
We are where we are, so we may as well embrace it and have fun. And you will have some fun, I promise.

Fans , players, management and backroom staff have all been magnificent. A huge well done to them all.