Wolfie20 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Taribo said: In my book he shouldn't be doing this as a representative of Radio Derby. Isn't that what journalists do? Is Dawes capable of being cryptic though - I'm not too sure? rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Isn't that what journalists do? Is Dawes capable of being cryptic though - I'm not too sure? I'm not sure a ? emogi really counts as cryptic. I do believe Dawes, Conway, Nickleson et al have to mind their good relationships with the club and *probably* know more than they can let on in public, especially with things that are ongoing or not certain. It's just a balancing act for them which can be frustraiting for us, and probably for them as well. And because the might know more than we do or they can say, it doesn't neccessarily mean that they do know more than we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) Speaking to someone who used to work for them doubt this is good news for the customer - stock is overpriced and always problems getting it... already I noticed the prices on last years jerseys have gone from £12-55. Also, probably nothing to do with any new owners at all. maybe good deal for DCFC commercially though Edited July 9, 2021 by TheresOnlyWanChope RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, TheresOnlyWanChope said: Speaking to someone who used to work for them doubt this is good news for the customer - stock is overpriced and always problems getting it... already I noticed the prices on last years jerseys have gone from £12-55. Also, probably nothing to do with any new owners at all. maybe good deal for DCFC commercially though That'd be my assumption. Just was a deal to be done that looked good to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresOnlyWanChope Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: That'd be my assumption. Just was a deal to be done that looked good to the club. Yeah, makes sense for the club. Apparently, Man City and Everton are the key clubs for Fanatics over here or at least were. Know nothing about them really, just a conversation with an ex employee last week. I’m guessing this could be kiss goodbye to cheap deals on last season shirts for a while. Or deals on anything. Interesting how they’ve partnered with Derby over other clubs. Think they’re desperate to get involved with more English footy teams. Don’t see Derby as having a global fan base, maybe we will get a franchise in the states. Derby Rams Soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: That'd be my assumption. Just was a deal to be done that looked good to the club. But why would they choose to do a deal with us? This is meant to be the biggest merchandise deal outside of the Prem and, judging by the state of our club at the minute, I can't help but feel that there would be better choices elsewhere. Unless, of course, this is just the Rooney factor, having spent some time over there in the US? For the record, I'm inclined to agree with you. I just find the commercial side of this quite interesting. Edited July 9, 2021 by Scott129 missing word RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Scott129 said: But why would they choose to do a deal with us? This is meant to be the biggest merchandise deal outside of the Prem and, judging by the state of our club at the minute, I can't help but feel that there would be better choices elsewhere. Unless, of course, this is just the Rooney factor, having spent some time over there in the US? For the record, I'm inclined to agree with you. I just find the commercial side of this quite interesting. Rooney factors probably are present in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Scott129 said: But why would they choose to do a deal with us? This is meant to be the biggest merchandise deal outside of the Prem and, judging by the state of our club at the minute, I can't help but feel that there would be better choices elsewhere. Unless, of course, this is just the Rooney factor, having spent some time over there in the US? For the record, I'm inclined to agree with you. I just find the commercial side of this quite interesting. As I mentioned earlier, we seem to be the only team they deal with outside of a top flight league at the moment. It’s weird and could mean something is bubbling away. The Rooney factor is one thing, but not enough to justify a 10 year deal when there are loads of prem teams that would be better money spinners right now. r_wilcockson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Coconut said: About as cryptic as 4 down: "A popular household pet, man's best friend" 3 letters, middle letter o. God? ck- and David Graham Brown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Coconut said: About as cryptic as 4 down: "A popular household pet, man's best friend" 3 letters, middle letter o. 24 minutes ago, ilkleyram said: God? Bob? David Graham Brown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, ilkleyram said: God? Wrong, the answer is bog It's a colloquialism, or one could say a 'pet name' for the toilet, found in your home so a 'household pet' Is it Man's best friend? It is if he's got the squits! Edited July 9, 2021 by Coconut hydraulic ram, cstand, ilkleyram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 2 hours ago, therealhantsram said: More cryptic hints from Dawes... What a drag it is... Ted McMinn Football Genius, hintonsboots and SKRam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, Coconut said: Wrong, the answer is bog It's a colloquialism, or one could say a 'pot name' for the toilet, found in your home so a 'household pet' Is it Man's best friend? It is if he's got the squits! FTFY May Contain Nuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Selling off the club's merchandising rights for the next 10 years has to mean a takeover is done right? Could fit with the claim from that "Andy" fella that funds had been lodged with the EFL on 2nd July. r_wilcockson and angieram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed27 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 08/07/2021 at 23:01, CBRammette said: I think this is a probably a flight of fancy and proof that everyone in the world is connected but after looking at the new store management by Fanatics have just been following a trail of people through that unreliable internet thing (bored as hubbie watching Bond film)...... 1. Fanatics running store - main owner seems to be Michael G Rubin. His wiki page shows this re his sports investments "Philadelphia 76ers and NJ Devils ownershipEdit In October 2011, Rubin bought a minority share in the Philadelphia 76ers.[27] Rubin is a member of the investment group that won a $280 million bid for the team. The other members of the investment group include Joshua Harris of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management, portfolio manager Art Wrubel, former Sacramento Kings executive Jason Levien, former Vail Resorts CEO Adam Aron, Martin J. Geller, David B. Heller, Travis Hennings, James Lassiter, David S. Blitzer, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith, and Indonesian businessmen Handy Soetedjo & Erick Thohir." 2. Eric Thohir's wiki extract: "Erick Thohir (born 30 May 1970) is an Indonesian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Mahaka Group,[1] a holding company which focuses on media and entertainment. He was former owner and chairman of Inter Milan[2] and D.C. United" then googling Thohir and Alonso...... 3. "....Raja Sapta Oktohari’s involvement was reported by Football League World based on a podcast The Price of Football from football finance expert, Kieran Maguire. Maguire said that there was financial support behind Erik Alonso, led by Raja Sapta Oktohari. “There was a consortium and the money actually came from an Indonesian named Raja Sapta Oktohari who was involved with the Indonesian Olympic Committee. His father is a senior politician in the country and he is also friends with Erick Thohir who has a history at Inter Milan and DC United,” said Maguire. However, this attachment was firmly denied by Erik Alonso when Kompas.com contacted him" So nonsense or link from Fanatics to DC United to Indonesia to possible Alonso rumoured backer? Or crazy bored slightly tipsy person with too much time overthinking new store management? Which Bond film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, jed27 said: Which Bond film? The name's Bond, Darran Bond..... jed27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gccrowdpleaser Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Rubin owns a minority stake in Palace but they are the subject of a takeover from a US consortium. If they took over its highly likely he'd look for another UK investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, gccrowdpleaser said: Rubin owns a minority stake in Palace but they are the subject of a takeover from a US consortium. If they took over its highly likely he'd look for another UK investment Unless he is part of the US consortium increasing his share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gccrowdpleaser Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 hours ago, CBRammette said: Unless he is part of the US consortium increasing his share He isn't. It's a rival US Sports consortium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 6 hours ago, CBRammette said: Unless he is part of the US consortium increasing his share 1 hour ago, gccrowdpleaser said: He isn't. It's a rival US Sports consortium Or maybe he wants to use us as a feeder club? (Yes it is legal, because Derby is in another country (and probably planet) to London, ain't it @Angry Ram??) Angry Ram and Boycie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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