Day Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Derby County Chairman Mel Morris has today announced another generous offer to supporters. The club’s Chairman has revealed that he will provide a free hot drink to home fans attending this month’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Bristol City on Tuesday 15th December (7:45pm). In what will be the Rams’ final home game before Christmas, fans will be able to enjoy a tea, coffee or a hot chocolate at half-time only on behalf of the Chairman. Season Ticket Holders were given a limited edition scarf free of charge by Derby’s Chairman in October - as well as receiving the commitment that the club will not increase individual season ticket prices for all those purchasing in the first renewal period of the 2016/17 campaign. The latest offer is available to all supporters, providing the opportunity to keep warm whilst watching the Rams in action on a cold winter’s night. Mel Morris said: “The BBC’s Price Of Football survey was revealed earlier this year and we are aware that we were on the pricey side for a cup of tea - so I felt as Chairman that I should do something about it. “We want to repay our fans for their support with this initiative and it’s an experiment for us as well - to see how many drinks we can serve. “One of the challenges isn’t just the price and the quality of the product but also how many supporters we can serve. “We are looking to make changes in how we serve our fans around concourses next season and this is one of the first steps towards that.” Fans will be able to receive their drink by visiting the kiosks in the concourses - while further distribution points will also be available for the game to cover for the expected high demand. http://mobile.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-county-chairman-mel-morris-offers-free-hot-drink-to-all-supporters-2841995.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'll be at home, but I imagine those attending will be grateful. Especially those of the older generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Very generous offer....would have been better if it was a beer but beggars can't be chooses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Ram Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Good on ya Mel, thanks very much! I'm going to be interested in how they will achieve this and allow us to still watch the second half. It's a challenge on a normal game to get served and back to your seat so let's hope the servers are actually awake for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 What about bovril? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'll have a hot beer Great guy though....thumbs up from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 41 minutes ago, Ewe Ram said: Good on ya Mel, thanks very much! I'm going to be interested in how they will achieve this and allow us to still watch the second half. It's a challenge on a normal game to get served and back to your seat so let's hope the servers are actually awake for a change. We may need a 30 minute half time for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Mel dips his hand in his pocket yet again; do feel he is one of the most generous chairman/owners in football, believe he even did a free bar for former players and guests at their do last week. The guy is a different class to to the likes of fridge magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 @Daveo, I'm surprised that you and the message board elite aren't having your cuppas in the boardroom. You shouldn't have to mix with the hoi polloi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 hot spiced cider? it's a hot beverage and seasonal. Personally, i think this is evidence of smart thinking - a chance to test out a few things regarding the hot drinks sales (volumes, viable margins) in one hit. Mel's fronting the cost, but probably much reduced on equivalent full retail, advertised the bristol match which is likely to be a quiet-ish one, makes the club look good to fans and holds the promise of catering improvements next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 1 minute ago, eddie said: @Daveo, I'm surprised that you and the message board elite aren't having your cuppas in the boardroom. You shouldn't have to mix with the hoi polloi. Quite right, well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I doubt i'll take the offer up. You need to get down 5 mins early to get a drink. Nice thought though and i'm sure plenty of people will be pleased.. I'm hoping the atmosphere will keep me warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 1 hour ago, Mostyn6 said: What about bovril? My thoughts exactly . Why is he discriminating against the Beef Tea lovers? MORRIS OUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hilarious. So the kids at the food and drink bars are expected to dispense 28,472 hot drinks in 15 minutes. I looking forward to seeing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Are you watching Leeds? South Stand fans will, as one, leave our seats after 17 minutes and start queuing for our free cuppa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster1 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Meanwhile......... at Leeds.....their owner can't increase ticket prices directly (some league rules), so he adds £5 to the price of a ticket and you get a "free" pie (worth £5). Leeds' attendances are falling (despite their massive support) and we get 30,000 every week. Even though its Leeds you have to feel sorry for their fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Nice to see Mel looking after the 'doorstep' fans again. What about the loyal fans out in Finland, Aus, 'Trumpsville', Sweden and Brighton, just to name a few far flung regions represented on this forum. Utter disgrace. Mel Morris you will mean nothing to me until you come and personally serve me a hot half-time beverage, and tease me with a chocolate finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks Mel your a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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