The Administration Thread

[kevinhectoring]

Our hero’s name dont rhyme with blouse 

nor does it rhyme with flows

(he’s treated us to Mel’s last bows

He’s bloodied Ashley’s nose)

 

give him his dues,  we had the blues 

He steps in with fantastic news 

so please excuse the rave reviews

our hero’s name is Clowes

 

 

 

 

[Eatonram]

5 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

 

You can almost hear the gritted teeth through which this statement was made. **nts

[Indy]

15 minutes ago, Rammy03 said:

 

The pronunciation mystery is solved? Morning, Clowes!

 

[uttoxram75]

11 minutes ago, Olton Ram said:

They'll get round to it once they've come to terms with the news

Meeting just about to start......

 

 

[JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta]

1 minute ago, Topram said:

Other bidders still in, surely Clowes have first dibs?

Clowes has been smart here, he has loaned the club some money and owns the stadium so the other bidders have to deal with him now in some capacity. He has manoeuvred himself in to a position where him owning the club now just makes a lot more sense than any others.

I reckon we might see him taking over the club alongside someone like Appleby to pull in some additional investment. Less risky for Appleby and whoever he is convincing to part with some cash as well and if they can share the burden we might be able to cobble enough cash together to avoid a points deduction.

All of that is entirely speculation on my part, but seems to make sense.

[Indy]

31 minutes ago, Indy said:

That’s harsh.

If there was some good news that they could somehow try to take credit for, they’d be all over it!

Told ya! ?

Thanks for making this happen, EFL! ?

[Rammie1884]

1 hour ago, Andrew3000 said:

Why have got a picture of my dog above that beautiful Ram?

1 hour ago, Andrew3000 said:

Why have got a picture of my dog above that beautiful Ram?

 

[derby8]

4 minutes ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

Clowes has been smart here, he has loaned the club some money and owns the stadium so the other bidders have to deal with him now in some capacity. He has manoeuvred himself in to a position where him owning the club now just makes a lot more sense than any others.

I reckon we might see him taking over the club alongside someone like Appleby to pull in some additional investment. Less risky for Appleby and whoever he is convincing to part with some cash as well and if they can share the burden we might be able to cobble enough cash together to avoid a points deduction.

All of that is entirely speculation on my part, but seems to make sense.

Didn't Clowes first get involved to buy PP for Kirchner to lease/rent off him, so bringing in someone else to help with funding wouldn't be a surprise, if he can find someone he can work with.

[Bris Vegas]

[StaffsRam]

Unfortunately for the EFL we’ve long-since perfected the fine-tuning of our bullsh*t-detecting translation device.

[Wolfie20]

5 minutes ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

Clowes has been smart here, he has loaned the club some money and owns the stadium so the other bidders have to deal with him now in some capacity. He has manoeuvred himself in to a position where him owning the club now just makes a lot more sense than any others.

I reckon we might see him taking over the club alongside someone like Appleby to pull in some additional investment. Less risky for Appleby and whoever he is convincing to part with some cash as well and if they can share the burden we might be able to cobble enough cash together to avoid a points deduction.

All of that is entirely speculation on my part, but seems to make sense.

Reasonable assumptions but I wouldn't rule out a JV with Steve Morgan.  Not ITK but they operate in similar business sectors so their paths may have crossed and Morgan certainly has the financial clout.

[Bris Vegas]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61923835

[Ellafella]

11 minutes ago, Eatonram said:

You can almost hear the gritted teeth through which this statement was made. **nts

Trying to direct credit onto themselves as usual implying their daily meetings over the last 2 weeks has speeded things up.

[Chester40]

14 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said:

I have no doubt we'll be calling him David Clown inside 6 months, but for now let us rejoice and be merry.

I prefer David No Clowes

Or David Notta Clowes

 

[BucksRam]

15 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

 

Had to do a CTRL + F for "Disappointed" to make doubly sure it wasn't in there.  Still love the fact they felt obliged to mention they'd had daily meetings with Q over the past two weeks as if to imply they were instrumental in this.  They can never just tell us the facts, there's always some little dig or "look at us, aren't we great" message in there.   

[Orphanram]

As the squad are due back for preseason on the 27th,  I suppose it’s unlikely we will get to hear Wayne Rooney’s thoughts until he’s back in the ‘building’ but would be good to know if he will be the man laying the first bricks on the Clowse foundations ….. 

Edited June 24, 2022 by Orphanram

[Ghost of Clough]

51 minutes ago, CodnorRam said:

Dress code for first game of the season?

[Bris Vegas]

Clowes to make a formal bid on Friday to take over the club.

[Ram-Alf]

41 minutes ago, DerbyRevolution said:

Does anyone know if that is the end of Mel Morris for good? or is he still tied in in any way?

Nope still tied in

[AutoWindscreens]

From the EFL statement, this is all good:

The League has already commenced the process in respect of its Owners and Directors’ Test, as well as an assessment of the ultimate source and sufficiency of funding to support the proposed business plan for the Club.

The League understands and acknowledges that there is a desire from Derby County’s stakeholders, including supporters and staff, for a swift conclusion to matters and its focus remains on the Club’s prompt exit from administration.