GuiseleyRam

Born in Derby, spent my infant years in Normanton near the BBG (Violet Street) then moved up North aged 4. 
First got into football about 9 & was told I had to be a Ram because of where I was born. Started looking out for results from 1987 after we came up into old First Division. My Grandad never really liked football but was Derby through & through...bought me a replica top when I was 10 & then got me the Match of the Day video for Derby. Was amazing seeing those old European matches & I was hooked from then on. 
Moved to Leeds 16 years ago for work...love the city, love the people but will always be a Ram. Always got my Derby top on around town, plenty of other Rams up here too. COYR

Thinking logically, if you live in Derby and are surrounded by Derby fans at home and at work, you're possibly less likely to use this forum, compared to people who are distanced from the club.
 
 

The name of Derby County has been radically sullied in the press of late, some of it very unfair. Does the Club have a communications strategy to set the record straight over some of the issues eg how we cheated relegation? How we fixed our accounts? How we sold the ground to ourselves? What we value as a Club eg fairness, community spirited, ambitious. 

What can we, the fans, do to help at this difficult time?

It would appear that insufficient due diligence was carried out on the prospective sales to BZI and Erik Alonso.
Who carried out due diligence and what measures have been put in place to ensure that we are not sold to such an unprofessional outfit?

what are the expectations for performances and positions in the league this year?  

Do we need to sell players to ensure our financial security? 

 

What is our transfer policy going forwards to ensure we can be a successful team on the pitch while still being a sustainable club off the pitch?

Can you give a cast iron guarantee you'll continue to fund the club with the minimum amount needed to ensure survival as a club, until any takeover how ever long that will be?
 

I would like to submit this non football related question, but one that I feel on a human level should be asked.
Mel, how are you and how is your health?

For anyone who is not aware, there is an excellent DCFC memorabilia site www.derbycountymemories.co.uk. 
There were also magazines that preceded the website produced between 2013-2018 available on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Derby-County-Memories-magazine-issues-2-21-/292873436754
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294047696300

For anyone who is not aware, there is an excellent DCFC memorabilia site www.derbycountymemories.co.uk. 
There were also magazines that preceded the website produced between 2013-2018 available on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Derby-County-Memories-magazine-issues-2-21-/292873436754
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294047696300

Did an article for Steve, have a read if your interested in shirts ??

http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/my-Derby-county-shirt-collection-by-luke-boden

Ordered just now from the club shop, really looking forward to reading it. 

Aljosa Asanovic drawing, signed by artist and player. Think I bought this from the Ramtique in 1996. Don't know how many were sold. Anyone else have one? 

A few new articles added to the website since May:
1942/43 – “Anyone fancy playing for the Rams this week?” http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/anyone-fancy-playing-for-the-rams-this-week-by-steve-mcghee
Mystery solved - why there is a missing back page in (nearly) every copy of the programme from the Charlton v Derby game in January 1965 http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/charlton-v-Derby-1964-65-the-mystery-of-the-missing-back-page
Pirate programmes featuring Derby http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/pirate-programmes-featuring-Derby-county
Derby v Scottish clubs http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/Derby-v-scottish-clubs

A comprehensive list of Derby County books by David Moore.
http://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/read-all-about-it-a-comprehensive-list-of-Derby-county-books-by-david-moore

Latest article now available featuring Jim Smith's time at Derby County.
https://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/jim-smith

Latest article now available featuring Jim Smith's time at Derby County.
https://www.derbycountymemories.co.uk/jim-smith

Previous articles already on the site include Harry Storer, Kevin Hector's home debut, Arthur Cox, The Watney Cup, The Texaco Cup and the league Cup run of 1967/68.

Thanks for the plug, missed your first posts!