RoyMac5 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Just now, Rampage said: Not A football club but his home club of which he is a major fan. Mel.....what a guy. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScamRam Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Seriously? Are people talking like Mel has lost most of his fortune supporting Derby and now wants out before it is all gone? He was worth 500 Million when he bought Derby, He is currently worth 515 Million (Sunday Times Rich List 2020) Whatever he has put into our Club is amazing, and should be applauded. Surely any of us in the same position would have done the same But to think he is now 'destitute' for having poured millions into the club he loves is seriously wide of the mark. No, DCFC does not increase his fortune, but his other enterprises do, he is still a chuffing rich man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: Money is why he's selling up. and, we hope, because he thinks he's found a purchaser who can take us to the Promised Land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 He's been a good source of funds, but he's no Lionel. We really DID empty his piggy bank....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 9 hours ago, RoyMac5 said: Why still turn up to watch games then? Money is why he's selling up. But we’re back to the same argument. Maybe he has decided that he’s now spent enough on this hobby. Doesn’t mean he’s run out of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: But we’re back to the same argument. Maybe he has decided that he’s now spent enough on this hobby. Doesn’t mean he’s run out of money. Totally different kettle of fish to be turning up at the matches and having a few drinks in your nice box and occasionally making a few away days...compared with emptying a few million quid out of your bank account every month whilst still getting grief about being mean off total strangers who spend a few hundred quid annually, hiring and firing staff whilst getting criticised on Twitter for your choices and spending all your time going to court over complicated financial issues where your advisers seem to be leading you a little astray... I know which option I would choose if I were rich. One is a hobby the other seems a thankless task! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 23 hours ago, BIllyD said: global brand ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europia Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 14 hours ago, Chester40 said: Totally different kettle of fish to be turning up at the matches and having a few drinks in your nice box and occasionally making a few away days...compared with emptying a few million quid out of your bank account every month whilst still getting grief about being mean off total strangers who spend a few hundred quid annually, hiring and firing staff whilst getting criticised on Twitter for your choices and spending all your time going to court over complicated financial issues where your advisers seem to be leading you a little astray... I know which option I would choose if I were rich. One is a hobby the other seems a thankless task! Mr Morris seems an intelligent and knowledgeable person. He would have been well aware of the situation he was potentially getting into. History is littered with stories of football ownerships turning sour, for various reasons. Derby's owner is also tech savvy, so it's doubtful he would be surprised by the good, bad and ugly outpourings via social media. Also the benefits of a significantly raised media profile gained through owning a big club are not inconsiderate. One of the emotions that drives successful people is the desire to be recognised and acknowledged. Fame is a trojan horse that you have to carefully handle because right in the middle of what appears to be a beautiful gift, infamy can emerge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 17/12/2020 at 22:46, ScamRam said: Seriously? Are people talking like Mel has lost most of his fortune supporting Derby and now wants out before it is all gone? He was worth 500 Million when he bought Derby, He is currently worth 515 Million (Sunday Times Rich List 2020) Whatever he has put into our Club is amazing, and should be applauded. Surely any of us in the same position would have done the same But to think he is now 'destitute' for having poured millions into the club he loves is seriously wide of the mark. No, DCFC does not increase his fortune, but his other enterprises do, he is still a chuffing rich man If he values everything like he does pride park he might not be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 well that holding statement sure put the brakes on this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 17/12/2020 at 22:46, ScamRam said: Seriously? Are people talking like Mel has lost most of his fortune supporting Derby and now wants out before it is all gone? He was worth 500 Million when he bought Derby, He is currently worth 515 Million (Sunday Times Rich List 2020) Whatever he has put into our Club is amazing, and should be applauded. Surely any of us in the same position would have done the same But to think he is now 'destitute' for having poured millions into the club he loves is seriously wide of the mark. No, DCFC does not increase his fortune, but his other enterprises do, he is still a chuffing rich man £550 mill, I think. May all be tied up in various enterprises, so unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, kevinhectoring said: well that holding statement sure put the brakes on this thread I think the story from John Percy yesterday all but confirms it's done and dusted. I'm hoping we wake up Christmas day to an offical announcement by the club stating that we are billionaires about to buy the league along with a picture of Steve Gibson and "Do they know its Christmas time" playing over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wignall12 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: I think the story from John Percy yesterday all but confirms it's done and dusted. I'm hoping we wake up Christmas day to an offical announcement by the club stating that we are billionaires about to buy the league along with a picture of Steve Gibson and "Do they know its Christmas time" playing over the top. After which they can play American ('Boro Idiot) by Green Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 15/12/2020 at 13:08, MackworthRamIsGod said: Are we billionaires yet? Don't be impatient. Surely you can wait 48 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Grimbeard said: Don't be impatient. Surely you can wait 48 hrs. Not another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 12 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: well that holding statement sure put the brakes on this thread Right enough... Its why I kept asking why don't they just do exactly that. If expectations are that it will be a few days but weeks later there is a deafening silence, its inevitable fans will get restless. I have never really thought relegation was a serious proposition and the play offs are a distant dream now. Fair enough, Rooney has steadied the ship so a lot of the urgency feels like it has slipped away too. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgin_Ram Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 11 hours ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: I think the story from John Percy yesterday all but confirms it's done and dusted. I'm hoping we wake up Christmas day to an offical announcement by the club stating that we are billionaires about to buy the league along with a picture of Steve Gibson and "Do they know its Christmas time" playing over the top. Although the EFL might add a Satan Clause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 17/12/2020 at 22:46, ScamRam said: Seriously? Are people talking like Mel has lost most of his fortune supporting Derby and now wants out before it is all gone? He was worth 500 Million when he bought Derby, He is currently worth 515 Million (Sunday Times Rich List 2020) Whatever he has put into our Club is amazing, and should be applauded. Surely any of us in the same position would have done the same But to think he is now 'destitute' for having poured millions into the club he loves is seriously wide of the mark. No, DCFC does not increase his fortune, but his other enterprises do, he is still a chuffing rich man Dont take any notice of the Rich List it is garbage. Had a client who gave all his money away years ago as has no family and still on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammeister Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I'm looking forward to Christmas morning and Sheikh Khaled dressed up as Santa announcing himself as the new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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