RoyMac5 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) There's understandably much anger against Mel and his running of the club. But bottom line is we are where we are. Mel is still trying to keep things ticking over, the EFL are trying to stop him. Do you really need a pound of flesh (one definition: something that someone owes you that you take even though it will cause them to suffer)? I don't. We need to move on and we can do that even with Mel still in charge, in my opinion obvs. Edited August 2, 2021 by RoyMac5 LeedsCityRam, Gringo, I know nothing and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, RoyMac5 said: There's understandably much anger against Mel and his running of the club. But bottom line is we are where we are. Mel is still trying to keep things ticking over, the EFL are trying to stop him. Do you really need a pound of flesh (one definition: something that someone owes you that you take even though it will cause them to suffer)? I don't. We need to move on and we can do that even with Mel still in charge, in my opinion obvs. He is paying for the club to carry on running without him it’s definitely Administration or Liquidation and we don’t want that. jimtastic56, r_wilcockson, Eatonram and 6 others 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 No but I appreciate that we needed more polls. We all love a poll RoyMac5, Tamworthram and NottsRam77 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Mel's intensions for the club were for the best and he's pumped poo loads into it. I don't feel negative towards him and he's been trying to sell for a while now. I wish we found a buyer and could just thank him for his efforts but the longer this situation goes on the more his rep is being ruined. jono, Oldben and Ken Tram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Mel has been terrible at running this football club during his tenure, but he hasn’t done it purposely or with clear intentions to cause harm. He certainly isn’t in the realm of Glazers, Oystons, 3 Amigos territory. I don’t understand what could be gained from abusing (or booing) him. He isn’t a charlatan or he hasn’t been peforming a scandal. He must be well aware of how bad his tenure has been, and he is actively looking to sell. LeedsCityRam, The Scarlet Pimpernel, David Graham Brown and 15 others 8 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, bimmerman said: No but I appreciate that we needed more polls. We all love a poll In which case I have made it clear. We all love a good poll! ? bimmerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 No, most people attending on Saturday will be there to support the team. A few noisy people on the internet some of whom aren't even bothering to go to the game does not constitute a "protest" or "making their voice heard". mwram1973, Hector was the best, jimbo jones and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Curtains said: He is paying for the club to carry on running without him it’s definitely Administration or Liquidation and we don’t want that. I thought you were saying Mel should consider administration the other day, @Curtains! cosmic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam77 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Oh nuts I voted yes as I just saw the title and thought it was in jest … oops can I change my vote lol Ken Tram and RoyMac5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I fear there will be plenty of time for those who want their voice heard. ie I don’t believe a sale is imminent. Surely Saturday should be about the joy of getting back in a ground and letting the players feel the love. ?♂️ Ellafella, RoyMac5 and europia 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Nuwtfly said: I thought you were saying Mel should consider administration the other day, @Curtains! As a last resort yes. How would you feel if you were him . He is doing his best to sell . He has to put up with FFP and the EFL and embargo’s . If I was him I’d feel very annoyed at all the flak and criticism he gets. I only asked the question i didn’t advocate it but as usual the bandwagon started on here Tamworthram and Elgin_Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Mel has given me pretty much the only good times that Derby have ever had in my lifetime and whilst I am disappointed with the mistakes and mismanagement over the last few years it doesn't diminish said good times. Ken Tram, Rammy03 and jono 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Curtains said: As a last resort yes. How would you feel if you were him . He is doing his best to sell . He has to put up with FFP and the EFL and embargo’s . If I was him I’d feel very annoyed at all the flak and criticism he gets. I only asked the question i didn’t advocate it but as usual the bandwagon started on here Like 99% of people on here, I don’t know whether he’s “doing his best” or whether he is the main factor in the club not being sold. It’s guesswork. All I can judge him by is the state that the club (which he owns and is ultimately responsible for) is in. And it is in the absolute doldrums. Asanovic70, Oldben, David Graham Brown and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, bimmerman said: No but I appreciate that we needed more polls. We all love a poll I don't know if everyone would agree with that. I'll make a poll so we can find out. RoyMac5 and bimmerman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Nuwtfly said: Like 99% of people on here, I don’t know whether he’s “doing his best” or whether he is the main factor in the club not being sold. It’s guesswork. All I can judge him by is the state that the club (which he owns and is ultimately responsible for) is in. And it is in the absolute doldrums. Absolute doldrums is a bit harsh mate. We have some great young players who are improving all the time and we are trying to get some players in . We have until 31st of August.to do that if the EFL back off a little bit jono and RoyMac5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby blood Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) Agree we should go to the game to support the team and Manager, because the problems at Derby are not down to them, the sooner we are sold the better for everyone including Mel. Will not boo Mel, as all my energy will be supporting the team, but i will not support Mel, for what he has done, but No booing or calling for his head, i am there to support Derby County, as i have done for 40 odd years or more. Once A Ram Always A Ram. Edited August 2, 2021 by Derby blood Premier ram and Rammy03 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaRam Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I didnt moan when Mel was spending. So i wont be a hypocrite and moan when its gone wrong for him. Im there Saturday to support the team as always. jimtastic56, Carnero, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Pound of flesh from Mel? I'll settle for a sack of spuds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 44 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: Mel has been terrible at running this football club during his tenure, but he hasn’t done it purposely or with clear intentions to cause harm. He certainly isn’t in the realm of Glazers, Oystons, 3 Amigos territory. I don’t understand what could be gained from abusing (or booing) him. He isn’t a charlatan or he hasn’t been peforming a scandal. He must be well aware of how bad his tenure has been, and he is actively looking to sell. Broadly agree with all those points. I don’t want a pound of flesh, whatever definition anyone might use. When he leaves though I do expect him to sell to competent people, and to leave the club in no worse a financial position than when he took it over. This includes ensuring that once again the stadium is an asset of the club. David Graham Brown, Chester40 and jimtastic56 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, DazzaRam said: I didnt moan when Mel was spending. So i wont be a hypocrite and moan when its gone wrong for him. Im there Saturday to support the team as always. It's not being a hypocrite. We as fans didn't know all the goings on inside the club. He did. He is the owner, he is responsible. Just because we didn't moan at the time, doesn't mean we can't say anything now. We as fans expect him to run the club properly. He simply hasn't done that. Chester40, RAM1966, David Graham Brown and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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