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7 August 2010, Leeds 1 Derby 2, Hulse, Commons.

7 August 2010, Leeds 1 Derby 2, Hulse, Commons.

I was in Derby on Saturday and took a drive to the old BBG then drove the walk back to the station we used to take. 
Always in the Grange pre-match then a run back to the station past the Grange to catch the train back to LE.  Each game never seemed to pass without some form of incident.  Those narrow streets around the old ground.  Must have been very daunting for an away supporter if you somehow finished up parking in the wrong place.  Really miss the old girl,  RIP BBG.
Regards
Gangway D from the terrace 
 

That was our only Wembley playoff final I've missed....blooming typical. ?

Me and my son were there, in the posh seats  behind the goal where we scored, perfect view of our goal. Remember being full of optimism on the way back on the train...didn’t last long ?

How did we win this one and lose to QPR lol

28 May 2007, Derby 1 WBA 0, play-off, Wembley.

runs a lonely hearts club band.

13 May 1989, Arsenal 1 Derby County 2, Saunders 2.

13 May 1989, Arsenal 1 Derby County 2, Saunders 2.

I bought the shirt he wore that game at auction a few years ago.

That's very harsh and it is the story of an innocent being punished for the acts of others.
I do miss the baseball ground.
I do not miss the walk/run back to the bus station.

We needed a win to guarantee safety, if I recall?  Anyway, despite heading to the game, I never got there...
 
39 years ago today then, when I suffered my one and only arrest!  ?
Got ambushed by their lot up by Ivy Square (Pre match), and before any actual fists made contact, a police van screeched to a halt, and they grabbed anyone who wasn't fast enough to escape!  About 8 of them, and 4 of us were in a face off.  4 of their lot got nabbed... and little old me!  ?
Spent 3 or 4 hours in the cells (Cotton Lane), and not allowed out until well after the game/fans had dispersed.
Unofficially, I was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and got set upon.
Officially, I was charged with Breach of the peace, fined £80, and was named and shamed in the DET on the Monday, in the "More football hooligans in court today" column!
I was very strongly advised to plead guilty, as this was around the time Maggie had simply had enough, and this sort of crap was getting more and more "Front page".  Anyone pleading not guilty stood to be made an example of, once the courts decided otherwise!
To clarify... I am not proud, of course, and certainly not bragging, but as I see myself as an innocent/unlucky victim, neither am I ashamed.
 
 
 

15 May 1982, Derby County 3 Watford 2, Kevin Hector scores in his final game.

A CVA is still administration in the eyes of EFL so 12 points penalty

15 May 1982, Derby County 3 Watford 2, Kevin Hector scores in his final game.

Think there are 2 companies, combined debt £60m. PP £17.5m, balance DC £42.5m.
You could buy DC and deal with their debts, rent PP.
Or buy DC + PP deal with combined debts, no PP rent.
As ever over simplified because we don't have full info?

A different company (owned by Mel) bought PP from the company that is DCFC.  Cash did no t change hands.  So the assets for DCFC no longer show PP as an asset it now shows it as a debt owed to it.  We haven't seen accounts so god knows what has happened subsequently.  Some believe that this is nonsense as it involves Mel and therefore the club really still owns PP

I demand you buy us some new players now

Burnley were leveraged hugely a few months ago. PL, just, but DC have several other advantages so if no cash buyer a leveraged purchase could be on the cards given the right football and business plan.

Burnley were leveraged hugely a few months ago. PL, just, but DC have several other advantages so if no cash buyer a leveraged purchase could be on the cards given the right football and business plan.

I thought you meant that you'd pay £30m for the club and take over half the debts.

Get on with it then mate ?

Derby County + Pride Park for £30m, half the debts, with MM paying off the other half, seems a good deal. The training ground has always been rented as I understand so that's a separate issue.