Gisby

Happy new year everyone.
2021 has had ups and downs for me personally, and I know it's been hard on a lot of folks.
I genuinely believe the forum is a huge benefit to many of the posters far beyond everyone having their two pennies worth about Derby county.
So thanks to David, the moderators and everyone who contributed.
 

I didn’t even notice she was finger tapping!!! Nice eyes though ?

Thought that was Trigger??? ???

You sound like someone that would refuse to join in with "Annnnd it's Derby County, Derby County FC, we're by far the greatest team, the world has ever seen" as it's factually incorrect.
Football is a release from the real world, enjoy a win, let yourself get carried away a little from time to time. If we can't enjoy the brief good times then what the hell are we all doing here?
 

Just shows the state of modern day football. I’ve said it before but will say it again - money has ruined football 

Agreed, they’re all (s)pratts!!

Most of the “tripe” is the BS speculation. Nothing is happening in public. So we are bored. When folk are bored they turn to humour. You should try it, it helps pass the time and is at least as useful as being a wannabe ITK / chartered accountant / HMRC commercial negotiating board member .. What will be will be .. meanwhile:
I have passed your comments to the clown phobia stasi who will be in touch regarding your unwarranted, exclusionary comment. This is not a news service. This is a chat between fans. If you want something else start a forum of your own or even better an investigative journalism service with results based subscriptions 

Bristol City!
COME ON DOWN!

I despair at all the hand wringing that goes on whenever there is a thread taking the mickey out of other clubs. Its just a bit of panto - really no need to get upset that we're being mean and nasty to other poor souls who might be suffering the same as us (not that they are in administration, or likely to be, and it will be some time before any punishment comes their way if they end up breaking any rules).
This is just yet another indicator of the mess football as got itself into. If the EFL & PL can't see how their rules and parachute payments have created an unsustainable environment for any club who might want to compete on a level playing field then it frankly beggars belief - but they don't seem to want to do anything about it and they don't want to help the clubs who have had to fly close to the sun to compete with clubs who have come down. 
Also, in our dire situation, a little schadenfreude doesn't hurt. 

Too right mate, i'd sooner see us go down too.
Jesus

Nasty or not,  I really couldn't give a toss. 
I've seen fans gloat and take the piss for months now with many hoping to see us go under, I won't be shedding any tears if some of those got a taste of what we're going through and it doesn't matter to me if others call me nasty, bitter or any other name they can dredge up.

But when we tried to play the 'covid card' it was just an excuse?

If they all broke the 'rules' in the same way we did and it makes our job of staying up that bit easy, then I'll be popping the ?
Football is totally broken, we can all see it. Just have to try and stay in the Championship and ride it out while it falls apart around us. 

In fairness two of those days were xmas day and boxing day, as well as two bank holidays.
This whole process reeks of 'business hours only' to me, so I wasnt expecting anything until later this week to be honest.

Again, like several times this season im just bursting with pride for the youngsters, were fantastic in terms of desire and workrate and at times found their feet to play a bit too
obviously stearman takes mom 
but alsop.. that save, knighty literally covered every blade of grass 3 times over, thompson was a little ferret around them, bird was mr dependable on the ball and festy did some ourstanding tracking back
even baldock did his bit getting off the pitch nice and quick when asked to do so 
delighted for everyone connected with the club
Coyr
 

You sir, are an absolute star! ?
I sincerely hope you enjoyed every single second of that... and thanks for giving them a cheer for me.  Yes, I could hear you on the telly!  ???

I told you all so
We are staying up
That was for you mucka

Agreed, they’re all (s)pratts!!

No plaice for threats on here mate, you need to clam up ?

If that’s a genuine quote he should be ashamed of himself 

Whilst I agree with everyone that it’s an extremely worrying time for the club I look to keep myself grounded by what little facts there are at present;
- As of now, the club still exists. Tomorrow is promised to no one so I’m taking it one day at a time.
- There are still people interested in buying the club, if there weren’t we would already have been liquidated and all the noise from the admins, media and CK would be moot.
- IF we sell players in January and that facilitates the ongoing existence of the club, yes with a potentially weakened team but not necessarily, then the goal we all want is achieved anyway. Say we sold Knight, £5-10m (yes optimistic I know), and got a couple of other high earners off the bill, the Wayne fills their spots in the squad with cheaper options in terms of wages (frees/loans with no fee). The admin could service some of the debt, the club still fulfils fixtures, with less debt we are still then an appealing proposition for purchase we go down a league but the club carries on.
Derby County isn’t dead yet, we can carry on supporting the club as long as it exists, be aware of the risks we will go bust and also the possibility we won’t, take it one day at a time and see where we end up. Some people from either side of the fence may get chance to say I told you so, I hope we still have a club at the point that happens. Enjoy the festive season, hold your loved ones close, COYR ? 

Lots of differing opinions on here, most of them fairly well balanced, which makes for a great read. One thing we can all agree on is that this process is tiresome, frustrating and (as @angieramsaid) pretty much blind to the fans.
I always try to come back to the facts, which admittedly are few. Quantuma publicly stated there were 3 bidders in the running. Now there are 2. In my mind, CK’s withdrawal is only a massive problem if he was “first in the queue” to be preferred bidder.
But if he was first in the queue, why would he pull out now? If he was first in the queue, why did he (allegedly) increase his bid twice? If he was first in the queue, why haven’t Quantuma (allegedly) spoken to him in a long time?
On balance, those questions make me believe that CK was unlikely to be named the preferred bidder- in which case we have lost very little. I say “very little” in the context of avoiding liquidation, which to me is the main (only?) goal at this stage. Long term we all obviously want a committed, savvy and rich (!) owner who brings the club success- and CK MIGHT have been that owner. But it is impossible to say right now who will be the best owner for DCFC in 3 years’ time.
Final note on my use of the word “allegedly”. Those who are desperate to know something are likely to believe anything. For those reading this thread and feeling despondent, remind yourself of the difference between opinion and fact, and keep the faith. COYR.

Quantuma announce that the prefered bidder wont be announced before Xmas, How CK found out I  do not know, But he then proceeds to throw his pacifier(Dummy)out of his perambulator, He then tells all and sundry on social media that he's going to talk to his team on where he goes from here, CK can certainly Talk the Talk, But being able to put one foot forward without putting it in his mouth is a different story.
I get the feeling he thought DCFC was his, He wooed the Derby fans by social media, Coming over here, Pictures taken, Talking to WR and his Agent, Showing the EFL that he has the loot to go forward...so why did Quantuma not buy into all this and snap that £60 million out of his bank account...an answer I do not know.
There was something not right imo about him, It's like the Best Man at a Wedding, He gives out a great speach has all the guests rolling around with laughter, But once the speech is over the Chief Bridesmaid doesn't fancy him as he's to loud, He moves onto another Bridesmaid and with all his charm she kicks him into touch.
DCFC move forward, Appleby and a n other are still there we believe, I'm an optimist I believe Quantuma are here to get the best possible deal that they can for the creditors and we the fans.
Chin up folks, It's not the end, But the begining of the end...we'll be fine
All have a great Xmas
From
Uncle Alf

Weasel words? - good grief, I was trying not to be confrontational - though I appreciate that's not in your nature....
Whatever words I used, you're still not entitled to an update......
 

I think they have a very specific job - communication is to be welcomed but shouldn't be expected......ands when they try to be open, it seems they simply leave themsleves open to criticism from those fans that mistakenly feel they 'deserve' more or else don't understand that the administrattors are working in a fluid situation where things can change.....