tinman Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 A statement from Alonso said: “We are privileged to take ownership of one of the founding members of the Football League and to build a fresh future for the fans, staff and players of Derby County. “It has undoubtedly been a difficult period both on and off the pitch for the club over the last two seasons and we recognise that all of the staff have been dedicated and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the club’s first team and academy football operations were fulfilled. “We are looking forward to working with Wayne Rooney and his team, and will do everything possible to support the club’s vision and ambition. “We would like to thank Mel Morris and his team for their support in helping to facilitate a quick and smooth transaction. “The sales and purchase agreement has been signed and we are now working with the EFL on the final stages of the EFL Owners and Directors Test.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 SSN clueless. Thinking the Sheikh was very wealthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziga Zaga10 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Who's ITK. Is this a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 The way the statements are worded we seem to have taken the reverse approach with this transaction. Get the money sorted first and then go to the EFL for the Directors test. How long do we think that'll take? 48 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EraniosSocks Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Has he got backers or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, tinman said: “The sales and purchase agreement has been signed and we are now working with the EFL on the final stages of the EFL Owners and Directors Test.” Is the money in the bank already then?! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niram Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Is this exciting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Just now, niram said: Is this exciting? Yeah, why not! ? ? #COYR niram, Hector was the best and samtheram83 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ziga Zaga10 said: Who's ITK. Is this a good thing? Too early to tell. He was involved with Sheffield Wednesday as an advisor to Chansiri up until a few months ago and things have been absolutely awful there. However, having a quick look through the replies from Wednesday fans to his Tweet (below) it seems he was doing his best for the club but Chansiri appeared to ignore his advice. Ziga Zaga10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 He played for Liverpool didn't he? kevinhectoring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Anyone else like the irony of No Limits Sports being a Limited company? thelovebelow, ariotofmyown, Mucker1884 and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 "Morris could stay on at Pride Park in an advisory capacity." I'd hoped with the Sheikh deal falling through so would the idea that Mel remains around but it appears not. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Woohoo, the sky's the limit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BucksRam Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: Too early to tell. He was involved with Sheffield Wednesday as an advisor to Chansiri up until a few months ago and things have been absolutely awful there. However, having a quick look through the replies from Wednesday fans to his Tweet (below) it seems he was doing his best for the club but Chansiri appeared to ignore his advice. Yeah my mate said similar, that Chansiri was {quote} as mad as a box of frogs and that there was no dealing with him. Cam the Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheikh n Bake Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I reckon Wayne will leave in the summer with the caveat that Alonso didnt match his ambitions. A good way out for him and try save face in a season that has been disastrous on and off the pitch. Wolfie20 and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Really, really, really want this to be good news. I don't know much if anything about him or the company to gauge. BUT, if anything in the short term, i.e. the rest of the season it will hopefully remove a huge uncertainty for the players, subject of course to our esteemed friends at the EFL signing it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: "Morris could stay on at Pride Park in an advisory capacity." I'd hoped with the Sheikh deal falling through so would the idea that Mel remains around but it appears not. ? It'd be an honorary role at most I would imagine - Give him a guaranteed seat in the directors box for match days Cam the Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 mwram1973 and Ibby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFox1993 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 It might not have worked out the way he or us as fans would have wanted but i just want to thank Mel for his efforts while he was owner of the club. Hopefully this move is a good one and it brings a bit more stability to the club. COYR Will Hughes Hair, Arsene Titman, Steve How Hard? and 5 others 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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