Jonesy90 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 or...........Mel & the club are being innovative in maximising revenues within the rules and the clickbait media have got to fill their pages with any old tat they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jonesy90 said: juxtaposition Que? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 58 minutes ago, Jonesy90 said: Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? I think you worry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 too much drama........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodley Ram Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonesy90 said: Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? I think it’s the beast from the east at least that’s what they say in the paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonesy90 said: My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. I think this is yet another unnecessary gloomy topic to add to the general grumbling that this forum is rife with currently Cheer up mate! It'll all be okay and until then have a nice cuppa and a biscuit (I just did) and it'll make the world seem that must better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Van Wolfie said: or...........Mel & the club are being innovative in maximising revenues within the rules and the clickbait media have got to fill their pages with any old tat they can get. ^^ exactly ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minesahartington Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonesy90 said: Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? Get a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I’ve just had to switch the heating on...ffs. Second week in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, Van Cone De Head said: I’ve just had to switch the heating on...ffs. Second week in September. Me too - It's the damp... gets into the bones - your thermostat says it's warm but your bones say it's not! I'm 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Jonesy90 said: Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? I think totally the opposite. It's not Derby that are driving coverage of the ground sale or anything to do with FFP, its the moaning of other clubs and the media's need to fill 24 hours of coverage online/broadcast. If you look, Derby have not actually been commenting on any of the last week's stuff or the Daily Mail's anti-Rooney agenda, which is the right tack to take. So you can hardly say they are addicted to coverage. Quite the opposite. They are keeping their head down. Rooney in my opinion is a brilliant piece of business for the club, both commercially and on the playing side. Don't tell me he isn't better than anyone we have in midfield, or that he won't get bums on seats. It's only because there's an international break so there's not much to talk about, added to the fact its been a slow start. Cheer up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 How did Steve Gibson manage to join this Forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 'An open door of doom' is that you Dante, back from the dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Green eye monster mr gibson We have not broken any rules so get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Carnero said: Que? Juxtaposition - the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. ie, beauty and ugliness, dark and light, calm and chaos. I love google me. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, cheron85 said: I think this is yet another unnecessary gloomy topic to add to the general grumbling that this forum is rife with currently Cheer up mate! It'll all be okay and until then have a nice cuppa and a biscuit (I just did) and it'll make the world seem that must better What brand of tea and what type of biscuit? This topic will live or die on the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Mostyn6 said: too much drama........... is that one straight out of your quote book mate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Anyway, gas, 16p without heating on, £1.98p for the same period with heating on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Jonesy90 said: Derby haven't been scared to sail close to the media storm under Mel Morris' guidance, the last 2 years in fact, the club has shown professionalism and dignity dealing with Frank Lampard, Gary Rowett, Spygate, two play-off defeats and a story regarding the former CEO. My fear is that Derby's addiction for coverage will soon come back to bite them. Confrontations with the EFL over media payments, FFP, inquiry into selling Pride Park Stadium, 'unique' shirt sponsorship deal, Wayne Rooney... push Derby further towards an open door of doom. A door which leads to a fine, negative publicity and a disillusionment among fans. All this, undermining and overshadowing the main part of the club which is the football - a club that have appointed a quiet, thoughtful, long-term appointment and coach in Phillip Cocu. Someone who coaches, who's approach needs time, and someone who prefers the light shone elsewhere. I'm sure the intentions of the Exec team are well versed and commercially savvy, but coaxing media relations, whether self inflicted or not, will be of detriment and act as a juxtaposition to this footballing project under Cocu. Time to step out of the limelight, just for a short while? I consider football to be a sport - I am an old fuddy duddy and Corinthian , so my view is wrong ! Footy it is now 100% part of entertainment industry and has to engage with that in order to compete in financial terms and be able to field a competitive sporting team. everything we see re Rooney, Lampard, FFP is just part of that ride. I have to live with it, just as I have to live with divers and cheats. Don’t really like it but its part of your “package” You have to include it in order to get the sport section .. meh so what, I hope our creatives are as bright as theirs. End of story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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