I Have had a fantastic time supporting this great club for 55 years,but nothing lasts forever and if this is to be Derby Countys final season I would like to tell anyone who has ever played for us how much joy you have given me.
As for the scum who pretend to look after our wonderful sport I cannot explain how much I despise you .and I wonder if they will be willing to pay the companies (large and small one man bands) the monies that they could have expected from a sale of the club.
As for you Mel I can't find any words that would not be a profanity.
Regardless of everything else, this day is very sad if for nothing other than the finality of it.
I’m 25, had a season ticket since I was 6, so I’ve seen him play more than any other Derby player. I’ve never known a player be so consistent in their availability. For many my age - he is Derby County. His distinctive face, mannerisms and playing style defined an era. Maybe not a successful one, but certainly some excellent memories and some fantastic football.
That’s what we should’ve been talking about with Richard Keogh. He should have retired a happy man, with a full testimonial in front of the kids. He should be sat down with an ancient Colin Gibson on Rams TV meets in 15 years’ time. We should’ve been debating in the pub with our mates what could’ve been with our rose-tinted spectacles...
All those games, all those memories, now pale into insignificance. This is what we will remember him for. Knowing the end, it’s tainted many of the memories when I look back now.
I love a good redemption story in sport. Today’s very unfortunate because we will never get one with Richard Keogh.
