MaltRam Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ken Tram said: What if we are bought by Chinese owners who want us to play in red shirts? Isn't it considered to be a lucky colour in China? Besides, 32 Red might pay a few extra quid for that! Then I'll see you down Alvo Park, August 2020 for the launch of AFC Derby County. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 If it were Red Bull, I wouldn't be adverse to the Derby Ram logo facing a Red Bull logo - head-to-head. I wouldn't mind being regularly reminded that the mighty Great Derby Ram could see off a Red Bull in any rutting contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltRam Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Interesting, innit. Chinese money would stick in my throat a bit, but I'd choke back the sobs if the Galacticos start arriving at Moor Farm. Likewise arabian oil money. Likewise some faceless 'investment fund'. Worrying, innit. Ooooh. I'm all of a tiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Pretty sure all Red Bull teams play in red & white, cant see Mel as a fan first & foremost selling to someone who would change our colours to the same as our local rivals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: Pretty sure all Red Bull teams play in red & white, cant see Mel as a fan first & foremost selling to someone who would change our colours to the same as our local rivals? Not only that, but all their teams have Redbull or RB in the name don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Just now, Andicis said: Not only that, but all their teams have Redbull or RB in the name don't they? Yes they do, most teams they buy are lower level & they completely rebrand the club from top to bottom. Good article about them here... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7516473/Footballs-Red-Bull-revolution-energy-drink-empire-shaking-game.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 43 minutes ago, GenBr said: The club was rumoured to be up for sale for £30 mill (or at least part of it is). You could be right though - fingers crossed you are - I don't really know if that can be used towards FFP or not. Although it would seem open to abuse if you could just sell part of the club to increase your FFP room. That’s £30m, or for FFP accounting purposes £280m......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Andicis said: Not only that, but all their teams have Redbull or RB in the name don't they? If German law didn't prevent brand names being part of a team name then they would all have Red Bull in the name. They used RB instead to get round it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie George Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Mel said on Saturday he rejected an offer last week and mentioned he'd have been run out of town if he accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, David said: It will be a shame if Mel decides to step aside. Maybe he has made a few minor mistakes on the learning curve, but his positive contributions outweigh all of that. He is a local guy and genuine supporter. Not easily replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: Pretty sure all Red Bull teams play in red & white, cant see Mel as a fan first & foremost selling to someone who would change our colours to the same as our local rivals? I would be fine with it so long it's a very, very, very dark shade of red that some call "black" RB Derby does have a certain ring to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, Needlesh said: Worrying, innit. Maybe not ... not yet! ⛈⛈⛈ I guess that if a club was sold after being promoted, then any windfall that might be extracted as a dividend would be similar to a reduction in sale price. Presumably, new investors would win, if there is the potential to recoup most of their money from a quick promotion - and then profit by establishing the club in the Premier League. So - the conclusion of my analysis is that buyers are interested because they believe that Derby will soon be promoted to the Premier League, and that we have the infrastructure - and fans - to embed ourselves in the Premier League for decades to come! (I'll happily settle for that outcome.???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, JfR said: RB Derby does have a certain ring to it Derby has Red Bull in it already - innit! The RB Rams ... sounds quite like ... The Derby Rams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RamontheMoor Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 De RBy County Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, GenBr said: If German law didn't prevent brand names being part of a team name then they would all have Red Bull in the name. They used RB instead to get round it. Stands for Rasen Ballsport and I believe they changed it when they made it to the Champions league due to already having Red Bull Salzburg playing in the same competition . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Probably putting money in before we all have to start carrying the pound around in wheelbarrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, RiddingsRam said: Stands for Rasen Ballsport and I believe they changed it when they made it to the Champions league due to already having Red Bull Salzburg playing in the same competition . RB just stands for rich b'stard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tram Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, JfR said: RB Derby does have a certain ring to it After half-a-pint, I might find singing, "We're the RB Derby Army!" to be too much of a tongue twister!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 PSG owners were rumoured to be looking at a championship club. Paris Saint Ger Rams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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