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48 hours reacted to BucksRam in Yankee Doodle Derby
Maybe not a great comparison, so apologies, but when I look at how the EFL has conducted itself over the last few years and in particular with Derby they remind me of FIFA, or in particular Sepp Blatter. Someone who orchestrated things to his benefit. For decades he abused his position and it took years for him to finally be called out, eventually being done for a "breach of rules concerning duty of loyalty, conflicts of interest and offering or accepting gifts or other benefits". I think his buddy Valcke did similar. I also think this was the tip of the iceberg and many officials go away scot-free. Now I'm not saying the EFL are doing exactly the same, but in principle, from everything I see, they're abusing their power, they're showing zero duty of loyalty to their members and appear to be on some sort of personal crusade to destroy one of the league's member clubs, for not making absolutely clear in their accounting notes what they had done, despite what they had done having been sanctioned by the EFL themselves so in theory they should have known what they were looking at in the first place.
Mel instigated a challenge to their power by seeking to unite all 72 clubs in asking the EFL to address a view that they weren't representing their clubs in the best way. He also challenged the money flow for TV rights, again with the view this wasn't in the best interests of the member clubs. I believe that this, more than anything else totally riled the pompous buffoons at the EFL, who, like Blatter no doubt live a great lifestyle and don't want their power challenged to the extent they've made it a personal goal to see Mel, and unfortunately Derby destroyed. The irony is Mel was probably demonstrating the values the EFL should be following, but aren't. Love him or hate him I do believe he's always had the best interests of this club at heart.
If we can sell, meaning Mel moves off the scene, they maybe, just maybe, some status quo will be achieved and we can go back to focusing on playing football, re-building this club, making news for what we do on the pitch, not off it, and maybe one day, in the not too distant future, getting back into the PL.
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48 hours reacted to Comrade 86 in Yankee Doodle Derby
A fair point mate but I like the way Emiliano Zapata summarises such choices:
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees"
Amen to that!
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48 hours reacted to B4ev6is in Yankee Doodle Derby
I tell you what I think what is going efl are under thump from gibson dont you dare lift that embargo so they cant sign any decent players.
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48 hours reacted to Comrade 86 in Yankee Doodle Derby
Yeah, this is the grey area for me. In theory, once submitted, the embargo should be lifted. Obviously, if the EFL wish to levy further charges based on what we submit, they will most certainly place us under embargo again. What I feel is quite likely to happen though, is that the embargo will remain in place until such time as the news accounts are approved, not merely submitted. The EFL statement seems to hint that this may be the case. They certainly do not feel that the £100k fine was sufficient, that much is clear and I could definitely see a scenario whereby we can't really 'go shopping' until the notoriously tricky January window. New ownership could perhaps have a bearing on this though as it seems it's very much Mel Morris they have an issue with and not the club itself.
Wish I could offer something more upbeat mate, as I've remained steadfastly positive about the overall outcome throughout, but I do still have concerns as to how quickly our accounts will be ratified despite my belief that we are comfortably within the margins. It's really the only leverage the EFL retain and I expect them to continue to abuse their position moving forwards, least until Mel has left the club ?
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48 hours reacted to Kernow in What song reflects the Rams over the last 12-18 months?
Sheik Khaled, Henry Gabay, Surviving on the final day.
Erik Alonso, Points deduction? Steve Gibson's self-combustion.
EFL hate us, Rotherham too, Wycombe might even try to sue.
In the Championship we will play, only fined a hundred k.
We didn't start the fire...
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48 hours reacted to Simmo’s left foot in Guess the next news to come out of DCFC
Season tickets free with credits from last seasons matches no fans could attend. However there will be a £400 admin fee ?
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48 hours reacted to RadioactiveWaste in Guess the next news to come out of DCFC
New "squad harmony" role given to...
.... Rebecca Vardey
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48 hours reacted to Jimbo Ram in Guess the next news to come out of DCFC
The best players from our Women’s team invited to join in pre season training….Mel says mixed men’s/women’s team is the way forward and nothing to do with shortage of players ?
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48 hours reacted to Steve Buckley’s Dog in Guess the next news to come out of DCFC
Corner flag signs new contract.
Billy says he has ‘unfinished business’.
Savage surprise at re-signing.
Derby start season off in National League with 100 points deduction.
Steve Gibson’s first press conference as Derby chairman.
Who knows. It is death by a thousand cuts.
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48 hours reacted to hintonsboots in Guess the next news to come out of DCFC
We’re running out to Yes Sir I can boogie??
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48 hours reacted to RadioactiveWaste in EFL Verdict
Yes....and then reimposed whilst the EFL "investigate" our new P&S statements....................
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48 hours reacted to Jimbo Ram in EFL Verdict
Just a fine would be a great result, best one we have had in months ?
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48 hours reacted to duncanjwitham in EFL Verdict
The only real incentive for us to appeal is to reduce the fine. In theory we could ask them to strike off the requirement to resubmit the accounts, but given that it's clearly the most logical response to the hearing, and not even a punishment in and of itself, I think there's zero chance of that getting changed. Us appealing won't delay anything.
Personally, I'd just take the fine on the chin and walk away from this one.
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48 hours reacted to Gee SCREAMER !! in EFL Verdict
I actually think that might be Jack Colbacks photo smuggled out from the City Ground cellar where they keep squad members 40-60.
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48 hours reacted to Mucker1884 in EFL Verdict
Harry Potter?
Cassius Clay?
Robert Kilnroy-Silk?
Earthen Kitt?
Malcolm Glazer?
Pol Pot?
Grog Dyke?
Outlaw Josey Wheels?