DEL Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Roy McFarland David Williams John Kirkland These 3 is the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Sack the Board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 This could be Mel's best move so far - that looks a great mix of football, business and legal expertise that the club can now draw on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Love to see us subverting the "Stock Image on an Official Club Announcement" genre. Rather than selecting the now-traditional corner flag in an empty stadium, we've elected to go for a flag nearly in the corner, but not quite. Hope these levels of creativity and innovation are a sign of things to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Smart move, the club is appearing less as Uncle Mel's play thing and more like Mel Morris' business investment. A solid transfer window would go a long way towards getting the club to where it wants to be now, both on the pitch and behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 16 minutes ago, Duracell said: Love to see us subverting the "Stock Image on an Official Club Announcement" genre. Rather than selecting the now-traditional corner flag in an empty stadium, we've elected to go for a flag nearly in the corner, but not quite. Hope these levels of creativity and innovations are a sign of things to come. Someone's put the cones out too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 19 minutes ago, Duracell said: Love to see us subverting the "Stock Image on an Official Club Announcement" genre. Rather than selecting the now-traditional corner flag in an empty stadium, we've elected to go for a flag nearly in the corner, but not quite. Hope these levels of creativity and innovations are a sign of things to come. It's the Derby Way...slightly left of the centre circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Smart move, the club is appearing less as Uncle Mel's play thing and more like Mel Morris' business investment. A solid transfer window would go a long way towards getting the club to where it wants to be now, both on the pitch and behind the scenes. A great manouevre (never could spell that one) by MM. A great mix of minds...And all fans of the Club. If there is one person on planet Earth who should be at the centre of Derby County, it is Roy McFarland who really should be Sir Roy McFarland by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Ram Raider Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 David Walliams excellent 'yeah I know' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Duracell said: Love to see us subverting the "Stock Image on an Official Club Announcement" genre. Rather than selecting the now-traditional corner flag in an empty stadium, we've elected to go for a flag nearly in the corner, but not quite. Hope these levels of creativity and innovation are a sign of things to come. Wouldn't of noticed if you'd not mentioned but now you come to mention it that picture is a bit ***** . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 55 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Smart move, the club is appearing less as Uncle Mel's play thing and more like Mel Morris' business investment. A solid transfer window would go a long way towards getting the club to where it wants to be now, both on the pitch and behind the scenes. I see what your saying and you make some valid points. But I don't really ever think Mel saw it as his play thing, he's a good businessman obviously, but he is new to running his own football club and his on a massive learning curve himself. Think some fans need to be a bit patient with him and understand this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, RiddingsRam said: I see what your saying and you make some valid points. But I don't really ever think Mel saw it as his play thing, he's a good businessman obviously, but he is new to running his own football club and his on a massive learning curve himself. Think some fans need to be a bit patient with him and understand this. As well as showing some patience, some fans also need to stop thinking they're being clever by coming out with stupid statements about the owner. Cheap shots are two a penny from some so-called 'supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, RiddingsRam said: I see what your saying and you make some valid points. But I don't really ever think Mel saw it as his play thing, he's a good businessman obviously, but he is new to running his own football club and his on a massive learning curve himself. Think some fans need to be a bit patient with him and understand this. Not saying that I agree with that statement, I think however the media perceives him as such. From an outside perspective he's an overly active owner. From this side the fans know he fully intends the best and he is only just starting out. But having a board of directors will probably get him brownie points in the media I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Not saying that I agree with that statement, I think however the media perceives him as such. From an outside perspective he's an overly active owner. From this side the fans know he fully intends the best and he is only just starting out. But having a board of directors will probably get him brownie points in the media I'd imagine. What part don't you agree with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Forget brownie points, the Board is there to provide checks and balance to the direction of operation to make sure that decisions taken are in the best interests of the club. As Mel has stated that he is going to be more directly involved with the club on a day to day basis, those additions are essential. Sounds like three good appointments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 It sounds to me mel brought in much needed help and relieasling that he can not do everything himself but people love this club and willing put own money in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 hour ago, ilkleyram said: Someone's put the cones out too Bloody road works get everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 47 minutes ago, angieram said: Forget brownie points, the Board is there to provide checks and balance to the direction of operation to make sure that decisions taken are in the best interests of the club. As Mel has stated that he is going to be more directly involved with the club on a day to day basis, those additions are essential. Sounds like three good appointments. Normally the board sets the way forward, and the CEO operates according to their wishes. However, football isn't really like any other business, and by bringing people he trusts onto the board, Mel has given himself a reasonable chance of combining the CEO and chairman roles. In terms of employees, Derby is quite a small business anyway. The lawyer is a long time advisor, and it's always nice to have someone who's advice you trust close to hand, but the other two are Derby through and through, and big enough to say if they think something's not right. Good additions on the face of it, no point appointing a CEO when we have an owner who's acheived far more than any prospective replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellafella Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, reveldevil said: Normally the board sets the way forward, and the CEO operates according to their wishes. However, football isn't really like any other business, and by bringing people he trusts onto the board, Mel has given himself a reasonable chance of combining the CEO and chairman roles. In terms of employees, Derby is quite a small business anyway. The lawyer is a long time advisor, and it's always nice to have someone who's advice you trust close to hand, but the other two are Derby through and through, and big enough to say if they think something's not right. Good additions on the face of it, no point appointing a CEO when we have an owner who's acheived far more than any prospective replacements. ...and I think MM's vision for the TV rights/Derby County channel*, once the current EFL deal expires, illustrates that MM can sniff an opportunity out and wants to exploit it to the full for the benefit of Derby County. * explained at the most recent Fans' Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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