erathirea Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I know someone who is about to have a "milestone" birthday. (y'know, like, 40/50/60) Don't want to give too much detail, on the off chance they are on this forum! I want to organise a series of "experience" type things, thoughtful stuff. They are a big Derby fan, so wanted to do something related to the club (not a season ticket holder, though) I don't have a huge budget, but I do have some budget - does anybody have any suggestions/ideas of how expensive some type of matchday experience might be? Or other options/thoughts. Would appreciate any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Wembley tickets for next May Just don’t mention the non ST bit on here. What about a stadium tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, erathirea said: I don't have a huge budget, but I do have some budget - does anybody have any suggestions/ideas of how expensive some type of matchday experience might be? Or other options/thoughts. A fun away day? Would probably be more fun for someone who doesn't go to the games that often and if you signed up as designated driver they wouldn't have to worry about a few drinks with the lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On you on Twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hospitality prices are on the website, you're looking around £130pp https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/hospitality You could also have an announcement on the big screen at half time wishing them happy birthday, announcements are £10 but it all goes to Alzheimer’s Society charity https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/matchday-announcements The club do stadium tours for an hour at £10 a person on a Sunday, many are sold out as they are limited spaces https://www.dcfc.co.uk/toptix/en-gb/categories/tours They used to do Moor Farm tours but not seen them mentioned for a while, not sure if they have been stopped now but if you have a pair of binoculars there's a road which runs down the back of the training ground which is tourist spot. Other options would be getting a shirt with the age printed on the back, who doesn't like being reminded they are an old fart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 If he's a golfer, I believe there is a Derby County former players golf association which play a charity event each summer, with each four ball having an ex player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 How about a tour around Normo where the Baseball Ground once stood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, David said: Other options would be getting a shirt with the age printed on the back, who doesn't like being reminded they are an old fart? Up there with half-and-half scarves and clappers for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Up there with half-and-half scarves and clappers for me. Lampard 8 on the back of a Derby shirt is heinous. As tin pot as everyone wanting orange shirts because we have a Dutch manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG400 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Paint ball in a dcfc shirt, easy target for everyone else and the 'hits' would look great in a framed mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Up there with half-and-half scarves and clappers for me. It's not for your birthday though. They could get in touch with the SLO, ask if it can be signed by the players and have framed. Could be a nice memento for a milestone, especially if it turns into a memorable season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, David said: It's not for your birthday though. They could get in touch with the SLO, ask if it can be signed by the players and have framed. Could be a nice memento for a milestone, especially if it turns into a memorable season. Not my clappers or scarves either. Framing is just about acceptable. Wearing it about though? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, David said: It's not for your birthday though. They could get in touch with the SLO, ask if it can be signed by the players and have framed. Could be a nice memento for a milestone, especially if it turns into a memorable season. You're fighting a losing battle of persuasion there David - @DarkFruitsRam7's memory seemingly gets erased on a weekly basis, usually following excessive consumption of his choice of fizzy apple......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Not my clappers or scarves either. Framing is just about acceptable. Wearing it about though? No. Well I'm glad that gets your seal of approval as I was about to take mine down ? Very much each to their own, like you I wouldn't really want to wear a shirt with 40, 50 or 60 on the back, but some do and that's fine. Just floating ideas out there as suggestions, without knowing the person and that's all you can do. Now if it was your birthday, a sock and a pack of dark fruits, job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said: Lampard 8 on the back of a Derby shirt is heinous. As tin pot as everyone wanting orange shirts because we have a Dutch manager. Or bouncing around like a foul mouthed demented Zebedee impersonator, in a futile attempt to prove they are "More Ram" than those that remain seated, by publicly declaring their non-affection for all things crimson! Tin pot indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, David said: Just floating ideas out there as suggestions, without knowing the person and that's all you can do. Now if it was your birthday, a sock and a pack of dark fruits, job done. I do have a sock-related story in the same realm as Hillsborough but I’ve learnt my lesson.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Oh good grief, spare us. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ram59 said: If he's a golfer, I believe there is a Derby County former players golf association which play a charity event each summer, with each four ball having an ex player. Jack Marriott can't wait to join this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Mucker1884 said: Or bouncing around like a foul mouthed demented Zebedee impersonator, in a futile attempt to prove they are "More Ram" than those that remain seated, by publicly declaring their non-affection for all things crimson! Tin pot indeed. The miserable gits seem to be out in force today. I put it down to either the hot weather or Johnson becoming PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 50 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: The miserable gits seem to be out in force today. I put it down to either the hot weather or Johnson becoming PM. He's become the PM? I thought he'd signed for Blackburn. Looking forward to Bradders Brexit plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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