woodruffs Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 What's your favourite ground? For sheer atmosphere, I'm going to say Pride Park. I think Derby County have a phenomenal support, and because of that I'm rooting for them to do well next year and push for promotion. It's like they've been locked in mid-table inertia for ages now, but they still turn up in their droves. When that ground is packed and Derby are playing well, Pride Park is rocking. http://prostatecanceruk.org/get-involved/do-an-event/football-league/best-no9s/weekly-articles/week-35/week-35 what atmosphere is that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 You don't actually believe that do you? The only factors involving a players choice is money and the chance of progressing their career.. After that, climate, lifestyle, family choice and even tax percentages are ahead of attendance. No-one will pick Derby over Blackburn just because we get an extra 8,000 fans in the stadium.. No-one. Afterall, why would Falcao, Rodriguez and Moutinho go to Monaco when they get an average gate of only 13,000.. Why would anyone want to move to Anzhi, a ridiculous side in the middle of a freezing cold country playing infront of an empty stadium? Spectators has 0 impact on a footballer's decision.. I beg you now, please don't get sucked in by the words 'the fans were a major part of my decision, or playing infront of the Derby faithful swung my decision, or how could I turn down the opportunity to play infront of 20k a week'.. It's typical footballing bullsh!t to please the fans which can easily be translated to 'I signed for Derby because they offered me more money than Blackpool' Bris, I actually do believe that attendances are ONE factor in a player's choice of future clubs but, like you, I am pretty cynical about some of the utterances that supposedly come from player's mouths and are written by a club's PR team. If you read some of Wayne Rooney's quotes then you absolutely know that they are written by others. I don't know you, but reading some of your posts you seem to have travelled far and wide in your life. I have had about 12 different jobs in my career and I have lived in a number of places from Watford to Preston. I now live in Ilkley. I haven't always moved on for more money but I have always moved to better my career. ONE of the factors I have always considered before moving jobs, and house, is whether or not I can get to the BBG or PP every week and in midweek. And so far I have always done so. Many, including some on this forum, may find that strange, my wife certainly does, but it has always been true. I just think that for all of us there are a number of different reasons why we move jobs (and football for professionals is 'just' a job) and where we choose to go. Money isn't always the main reason (though important) particularly when you are considering options. Vaughan or Russell's main driver might be to play outside the UK and live abroad, but it might also be to play in the Champions League or to win trophies or it might be to earn pots of money. Only they will know. But I would seriously suggest that footballers like to play in front of an audience, and the bigger the crowd the better. On that basis we have something to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I think if Jeff had a tour around Moor Farm he'd want to sign for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Can I have some of whatever Jeff's on please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 "Jeff ,, what do you think of Derbys promotion chances next season" "http://media.entertainment.sky.com/image/unscaled/2010/03/25/News-Channel4-Countdown-Rude-Word-Jeff-Stelling-Wk12-Mar10" alt="News-Channel4-Countdown-Rude-Word-Jeff-S"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Duck of age? What on earth does an antediluvian anatida have to do with anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 If he thinks Pride Park is noisy he should try the world bowls championships. He'd lose his ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I think if Jeff had a tour around Moor Farm he'd want to sign for us. He is a clough type signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notts_ram Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Stelling supports Hartlepool. The atmosphere in Victoria Park would make a morgue sound lively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Was in Pompey this week with work. There's big signs outside the ground with a photo of Luke Varney and the caption: "Fratton Park, best atmosphere I've ever known", just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stedcfc Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Was in Pompey this week with work. There's big signs outside the ground with a photo of Luke Varney and the caption: "Fratton Park, best atmosphere I've ever known", just saying Don't think he would of liked the atmosphere at Pride Park seeing as though we all were calling him ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Is there any Championship grounds which had a decent atmosphere this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Is there any Championship grounds which had a decent atmosphere this season? No, apart from the City Ground when Bryso smashed in the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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