Cam the Ram Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Reacting to the news, Derby boss McClaren said: “We are delighted that Chris Martin has decided to commit his long-term future to Derby County by signing this new contract. “Chris is currently with Fulham, a decision made by the previous manager, but everyone knows that I rate Chris very highly indeed and fortunately we ensured the deal was only temporary. “I know how much Chrissie loves Derby and therefore, I am really pleased that he has accepted the offer to extend his deal with the club until the summer of 2020. “I look forward to working with him again once he returns to the club.” After penning his new deal, Martin said: “I really am excited and happy to be signing this new contract with Derby County. “At the start of this season I was not in the previous manager’s plans, which is a decision that I completely understood and respected. “As a result I had the opportunity to move to Fulham on loan, which gave me the chance to play first-team football elsewhere. “I am thankful that the board only allowed the move on a temporary basis, because I really didn’t want to leave Derby and my family is settled in the area too. “Derby County is a fantastic club with so many things going for it and driven desire to reach the Premier League. I am very happy that the club and the manager see me as part of the long-term future. I am committed to being as successful as I possibly can be with Derby County. “I enjoyed playing under Steve McClaren in the past and I feel that he got the best out of me, so I look forward to doing so as soon as possible.” http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/chris-martin-signs-new-contract-with-derby-county-3541968.aspx#UIhCx5T3CApLbiH4.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 wait...what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottingram Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Now then, surely we don't announce that if he's not coming back imminently? Or am I reading too much into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 “I am thankful that the board only allowed the move on a temporary basis, because I really didn’t want to leave Derby and my family is settled in the area too. I love this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpleram Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It is on the official twitter page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajstrawb Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 ggggggggggerrin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well thats a statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Look forward to doing so as soon as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpleram Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Confused.com? Is he back or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajstrawb Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Best piece of business we could've done this window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PodgeyRam Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 hhhhhhhhhnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Even by our incredibly high standards, this situation is weird. Very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Purpleram said: Confused.com? Is he back or not? No, at least not yet. But this new contract would suggest there's now little to no chance he'll be staying at Fulham permanently after the loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 His future is committed. He won't give two ***** about playing for Fulham anymore, rightly or wrongly. We're forcing their hand. I think he'll be back before Tuesday close. Those comments have been made on purpose. Next season isn't mentioned at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Live scenes in the @Ninos household right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Just now, SuperDerbySuperRams said: His future is committed. He won't give two ***** about playing for Fulham anymore, rightly or wrongly. We're forcing their hand. I think he'll be back before Tuesday close. Those comments have been made on purpose. Next season isn't mentioned at all. Doubt it'll change much to be honest. Fulham were standing very firm at the start of the window when Martin was supposedly being awkward. Can't see them changing that stance now when there's even less time to find a replacement. It just means Martin is in for a rather tough few months .... every mistake he makes will be over-criticised by their fans and maybe even their manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Just now, Kernow said: Live scenes in the @Ninos household right now... And toddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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