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I can't make a definitive prediction until pretty much all incomings/outgoings have been completed and we know what the squad will be.
That being said we appear to be putting together a very good side for this division and with the players we have at this moment in time I expect us to be very competitive.
I really believe we can be right up there and challenge for the title. Despite what we've been through, we are Derby County and we must not let the standards of this great club drop. Clowes, Rosenior and the players will all know this.
Yes I would be 'disappointed' if we didn't finish in the top 2 but the expectation will be to finish in the top 6. 

Absolutely not, but I think I would be if we didn't manage a top 6 finish.

Me too.
I hope they beat Leeds home and away, take 4 points off Leicester, and lose the rest of their games heavily.

5 signings away from being a promotion team, isn’t that what every manager tells his chairman.?

Most important part of that statement is - 
“As with every aspect of the club, David Clowes and his team are taking their time to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the football side, and to consider all structural options” 
to me that reads, we don’t want to commit to giving an untested manager a 2 year contract etc when finances are the most critical they’ve ever been. If he smashes it, we’ll reconsider, if he falters then we may look to bring in a DOF / someone more experienced to help him out or just replace him. I.e continually review the structure to ensure optimal results. 
I think it’s very clever and sensible  
 

I'm not sure that toilet paper has made its way to Nottingham yet, so he can't be blamed for that.

I don't care about any of this as it's simple to me, if he doesn't want to stay then he can bugger off.

FTFY

Be careful what you wish for, old timer!  ?

If he wants to go then I'd say let him, don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be.

If he wants to go then I'd say let him, don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be.

If he wants to go then I'd say let him, don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be.

If he wants to go then I'd say let him, don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Bristol…

 
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Agree with Ed re the tyre-kicker, I think we dodged a bullet there.
Really hope Bury bounce back. Would love to play them at some point down the line too.

Let's go out and buy those season tickets as that's the best way to say thank you David Clowes.

I would like to publicly thank Mr Clowes for saving the football club I have supported all my life. 
Here’s looking forward to a good season and many more.
Hip Hip Hooray 

David Clowes, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. This will never be forgotten.

m ak es typi ng tri ckky ?

I’m gonna have a Ham Asanovic (say it quickly). 

Smooth radio is all 1980s stuff, they're refering to the Maxwell take over. ?

This is an excellent song choice and very apt for our situation. Just change the 'i' for a 'we'. Can just hear it now, loud and proud COYR!