Ram-Alf

Murmurs already that EFL clubs could and I say could with a big spoonful of scepticism are considering a boycott of the FA Cup, Government are now asking questions.

Football did belong to the fans, It now belongs to the rich, As those down the road said when not re newing their season tickets...there will be other customers who'll take up this offer

2 hours ago, maydrakin said:

For me, a top level footballer should earn a maximum of what a CEO or a doctor would earn.  Why should they be earning that sort of money a week? 

A great post except for the above

I'm an ex Senior Union Official and fought for the rights and earnings for others, Players are no different to film stars or pop/rock stars, They have a talent that's worth people paying vast sums to watch them perform if they choose too.

Who's to blame...we the fans as we demand more and more each season.

7 minutes ago, Kathcairns said:

Maybe im niave, but whats that got to do with it.😁

We used to post pics of old Derby a year or 2 ago...and got told off, I see old timers is setting in 😁

Somewhere in Derbyshire for both games 👍

2 minutes ago, Kathcairns said:

Hope thats not referring to me, old chadd girl me, but lived near old west end when little🤣😂

I know who you are...you tinker 😉

8 minutes ago, Kathcairns said:

 but i love chatting.🤣😂

Have you ever seen some old pictures of Derby bus station 😁

19 hours ago, angieram said:

There's nothing at all on the website about sending out postal packs.

It says current season ticket holders will be contacted by email. Every fan ID has to have a current email address. 

So why do people think they're going to get a postal pack? 

Genuine question. 

This Lady does  she thinks the Post Office is her personal servant ☺️

16 minutes ago, Old Spalding Ram said:

baguettes, cor that’s posh!
 

By the time I get home I’ll be celebrating promotion with a chippy tea!👍😁

 

 

I see you had some chips n peas with your gravy...did this come with life saving instructions? 😁

goes into his local chippy and asks...how much are your chips...6d says the man, And how much are your peas...oh they're 3d, And your gravy...oh that's free says the man...in that case i'll have a carton of gravy says Horace

1 hour ago, MickD said:

I think you have some experience of this. 😉 KEEP OFF THE FCUCKING PITCH

In my defence your honour, I got lost on the way to the Gents 😁

7 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said:

 

 

1.  Go back and check out the words in bold.
2.  Then go and say sorry to @Rev, for missing an absolutely cracking rifle-related pun.  If you don't, you're gunner look a right pillock!  

Unfortunately that one went straight over my head 

2 minutes ago, BathRam72 said:

My next door neighbours on Cherry tree avenue were called Roper. Phil I seem to remember.  Could be a relative maybe.

I live in Stenson Fields the other side of Derby...so a 2 bus trip to Belper, As for Phil being a relative 🤷‍♂️

5 minutes ago, Crewton said:

"Martin" Roper, Alf, but yes, I'd heard he was re-opening it as more of a "wet" pub (i.e no meals as such, just snacks) because the Devonshire was so popular.

Yep memory loss 

The Dev is more of a restaurant, We moved in there when the Rifleman shut, But getting a table was a pain, So used outside...in winter 🥶

Then moved onto the Railway on Kings St

They've done a very good job of the decor, And yes...only snacks...ie cheese board, Bowls of chips n the like 

40 minutes ago, Rev said:

Will you do shots to celebrate?

Match kicks off at 12-30pm, I'll be in there around 12 to 12-15pm, I don't do shots, Just on the lash all day, Belper Town play their last game, If we get promoted(DCFC)...i'll be wasted  This is for B4 👍

34 minutes ago, BathRam72 said:

The Rifleman in Belper. It has been a few years since I was in there. 

Opened again last Saturday after being closed since August, The owners are the same people that own the Exeter, The Silk Mill and the Devonshire, Mark Roper who was in the band Anti Pasti is one of the owners, My Daughter knows him.

Everyone stay in their seats...if we're promoted(of course)Carlisle players go over to their supporters, DCFC players congregate around the tunnel then let Carlisle leave the field of play, DCFC players applaud all fans with a "lap of runners up honour" then go into the centre circle and start the bounce.

The word "invasion" is what it is, There's people who want to see the players do the above, With an "invasion" players will not be allowed to come out until the pitch is cleared...by this time lots of fans have left the stadium to go and get pissed or home to hug their partner.

KEEP OFF THE FCUCKING PITCH

PS...I'll be in the Rifleman(Belper)watching on my Sky Go App 👍 

1 hour ago, maxjam said:

Headline

FA Cup replays scrapped: The Football Association says 'all parties accepted' decision

Body of text

The EFL has urged the FA to "re-evaluate their approach", stating there was "no agreement" prior to the deal being announced and no "formal consultation".

My take on it is, It was mooted with the EFL some time ago...but no agreement, FA/EPL then go ahead and confirm "no replays" this was "accepted" with the EFL in earlier talks 😁

In reality, The FA and EPL know that those at the EFL have no real power and are a lame duck...so go ahead with the announcement as "all agreed" 

The sooner we have a regulated body the better...one hopes 😉 

35 minutes ago, ram59 said:

Playing devil's advocate here, do we know that the FA didn't consult with the EFL clubs directly and get their views on replays in the 1st and 2nd rounds? I would have thought that most clubs would see replays in the first and second rounds as an expensive inconvenience.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68856480

12 hours ago, sage said:

I saw Liz Truss at Heathrow Airport a few weeks ago. She was going mad because none of the airlines would sell her a ticket.

They didn't want her anywhere near Business or Economy. 

Her father was asked to leave a bank last week for not having enough funds in his account, It's a pity he didn't withdraw some 49 years ago

3 hours ago, Tamworthram said:

Imagine what that grassy bank behind the ground would look like if we were playing Northampton instead of Cambridge tomorrow? It would be a site for sore eyes,

Be careful what you wish for

 😉

If there's anyone else out there that can help myself and a friend who wouldn't mind swapping seats for 2 tickets for the Carlisle game, we can meet at the Clough/Taylor statue...If you can here's my 2 seats.

If Everton was a horse...you'd shoot it, If Everton was a car you'd send it to Albert Looms...crazy situation to be in 😬

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68835735

1 hour ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said:

https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/forest-fan-20th-april-we-need-to-do-something.119301/

Some of the responses to the Forest begging bowl are fabulous 😂

 😁

"Nice sentiment but I think you urinated on your own chips at the City Ground in December when you had the perfect opportunity to show some solidarity with Everton’s plight.
It was pretty clear that Forest would be in breach but your fans chose to try and demonise our club and fans…you reap what you sow"

"Hope youse get relegated regardless, you horrible cheats"

"Thatcher loving scabs"

"Let’s not forget that these cheeky bar stewards wanted to sue us last season along with Burnley,Leeds,Leicester and Southampton.
Where was the solidarity then?"

"You cheating ba**ards"

"If there is one match I am looking forward to as an Everton fan this season - and there isn't - it would have to be the Goodison welcoming of Nottingham Forest. Oh, I think I'd enjoy a 5-0 shellacking of Forest even more than a Merseyside derby victory"

This is a good interview...imo

Interesting read 👍

https://news.sky.com/story/are-we-heading-for-world-war-three-experts-give-their-verdicts-13116540