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18 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said:

That's the fella.

...and he has since kicked the bucket. 

Even if there is some kind of announcement (I'd be amazed), everyone's going to be pretty wary...

It will probably be something along the lines of "Own the Turf" where the club ask the fans to pay for the pitch.

3 minutes ago, ziggyram59 said:

I would get rid of all 3 did nothing at all last season. 

Have to ask the "why" here though, don't we? I don't think the first team in general did anything last season, doesn't mean we can just get rid. 

There are three players with differing issues and a lot of potential. 

Does anyone know if we still have a sports psychologist? I know we used to have one. 

Duncan - seems to think he made it without making anything. Looks like he had a lot of bad advice, would probably benefit from a League 1 loan to see if he can hit the target a bit - depends if his ego would allow it. 

Ibe - I think the odds of him playing for Derby are low. Nobody wants this to be the case, does he need an arm around him? A mentor? Can't we send him to live with Curtis Davies or Jonno? If he gets his head right and is shown some love, he could be immense. It's a big IF. Part of me wouldn't be surprised if he's cut in the coming weeks. 

Marriott - Almost feels a bit similar to Ibe. Rooney 'wrote' last weekend that he got rid of some players in January that he didn't feel were positive for the club. Marriott obviously close to Duane Holmes, Jack's wife being the sister of Duane's Mrs, I believe. 

For me, if these three are part of the retained list, get them playing. Give them a run. It's the only way. 

 

Rumours Col, rumours?

3 hours ago, Waffle said:

I think I’d like our manufacturer to be Errea if I had a choice. Always seem to make simple but attractive shirts.

Is this some kind of sick joke?

2 hours ago, i-Ram said:

Ah, you miss the point. Nothing to do with young Harry. Good luck to him. Right place, right time and all that.

Jono suggested a little higher that Mel was let down by others in player recruitment, contracts, etc. I am just pointing out that Mel brought most of his problems upon himself by appointing the wrong people.  Harry Croft may well prove to be the best recruiter Derby have ever had, but he didn't seem to do much to justify his appointment, other than share a regular convivial muesli and orange juice breakfast with his father-in-law.

I think Harry Croft is actually Mel's step son. 

9 hours ago, therams69 said:

Haha yep!

If I remember correctly, it was his then-wife Jill who dropped BD off in the chopper. They since divorced. I think Marples had to sell his  house at Morley (https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/Derby-news/Derby-3aaa-2126094) and also his place in Florida (https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/Derby-news/founder-collapsed-Derby-firm-3aaa-2151705). 

He seems to have a major beef with MM over something. They were both shareholders in the club around 2006 if my memory serves me... 

Anyway, here he is on Companies House, man's dissolved more companies than Tony Adams has dissolved aspirin. 

From DET:

Timeline of the rise and fall of 3aaa

2002: Peter Marples joins Assa Training and Learning Ltd

2003: He leads a management buy-out of the company and becomes managing director

2005: Carter and Carter, of Peterborough buy Assa for £24 million and Mr Marples stays on as group business development director

2006: Plans revealed by Carter and Carter for a new £14 million training centre on Pride Park

2006: Carter and Carter buy Derby-based training company Fern Training for £14 million

2006: Diane McEvoy-Robinson started working as director for learning and skills at Carter and Carter

2007: Philip Carter, owner of Carter and Carter, killed in helicopter crash

2007: In June, Mr Marples steps down from his role at Carter and Carter but remains as consultant

2007: Shares in Carter and Carter suspended

2008: Carter and Carter in administration

2008: Mr Marples and Mrs McEvoy Robinson decided to set up 3aaa

2010: 3aaa take the decision to offer IT and social media and accountancy apprenticeships for 16 to 24-year-olds

2012: 3aaa with Liverpool Community College buy First 4 Skills out of administration

2013: 3aaa sponsorship of stand at Pride Park which became Gordon Guthrie Stand

2013: Move to Sitwell Street headquarters

2014:Partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club and renaming of ground as 3aaa County Ground

2014: Sir Howard Newby, former chancellor of University of Liverpool joins board of 3aaa

2014: Former High Sheriff Derek Mapp becomes chair of 3aaa

2014: 3aaa becomes first training provider to be “outstanding” in all areas. It has 30 academies 250 staff and plans for another eight academies

2015: 3aaa becomes sponsor of Team Raleigh GAC - the Derby-based professional cycling team

2016: 3aaa pledges £16,667 a year for three years to run ice rink and it becomes known as the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa ice rink

2016: Mr Marples wrote in the introduction to the company’s accounts that turnover had grown £25,505,156, up from £15,746,365 in 2015, with a pre-tax profit of more than £4 million compared to a loss of £3,338,596 in 2015.

2017: 3aaa identified as the 64th fastest growing private business in the UK in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100

September 2018: Founders of 3aaa Peter Marples and Di McEvoy Robinson leave the company they started

October 2018: 3aaa Directors call in administrators

October 2018: Winding up order granted for 3aaa in High Court and Official Receiver is called in

 

DOESN'T SCREAM SUCCESS. 

50 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

I have a feeling this might spark someone like Gadsby to get involved. 

Categorically not happening.

6 minutes ago, Coneheadjohn said:

I’m optimistic about this but I need a bit more information before I get carried away.

When the EFL have ratified the deal and we have avoided relegation it will start to get a bit exciting.

It does feel a bit cart before the horse now. I expected the amortisation thing to be wrapped up by now, and you'd assume that the impending outcome of that would have a bearing on the shape of the takeover. 

I'm not sure why you think the (less than competent) EFL would rule him out?

Disqualifying Events

The Premier League has tighter restrictions than the Football League or National League. In general, a businessman will fail the test if:

• They have power or influence over another Football League club
• They hold a significant interest in another Football League club
• They become prohibited by law from being a director
• They are filing for bankruptcy
• They have been director of a club while it has suffered two or more unconnected events of insolvency
• They have been a director of two or more clubs of which, while they have been director, has suffered an event of insolvency