The Administration Thread

[Ted McMinn Football Genius]

1 hour ago, IslandExile said:

Say what you like about Kirchner, I like the cut of his jib.

I believe he's exactly what we need - a fresh, energetic, yet reasoned approach.

Working together with Rooney, I am just so excited about the future ?

Communication from the potential owner ????????? It’s like a parallel universe, just hope he continues in this vein. ??

[Phoenix]

A quick turn round from the EFL? They're like the Titanic.

[Caerphilly Ram]

3 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said:

Yep, there's barely any League 1 games on Sky. Only usually during international breaks. 

Could that change I wonder? Sky might see an opportunity to tell the story of “Wayne Rooney’s” Derby County’s resurrection.

Not likely I know

Edited April 19, 2022 by Caerphilly Ram

[hintonsboots]

26 minutes ago, Phoenix said:

A quick turn round from the EFL? They're like the Titanic.

Nixon: EFL offices in Preston closed for 3 weeks for refurbishment, new carpets and wallpaper in Boro colours. Job was booked as soon as dcfc announced PB, delaying tactic ? More in paper or my subscription site tomorrow.

[Sparkle]

1 minute ago, hintonsboots said:

Nixon: EFL offices in Preston closed for 3 weeks for refurbishment, new carpets and wallpaper in Boro colours. Job was booked as soon as dcfc announced PB, delaying tactic ? More in paper or my subscription site tomorrow.

EFL bracing themselves for when Middlesbrough finish 7th (hopefully) and who they are going to take legal action against 

[Kathcairns]

3 hours ago, DerbyRevolution said:

Not really administration related but there was some messages in here about what Kirchner said in improving the match day experience so I'll stick my thoughts in here. 

I'm aware this suggestion is not going to please a lot of people that sit in these areas but I would close the corners of the ground now relegation is confirmed for next season. 

With lower attendances expected I feel this would improve the look and feel of the stadium. People in the south west and north east corners will therefore sit in the south, east, north and west stands making the ground feel fuller and also improving the look of games on tv. I'm aware there wont be many games on tv next season but fans watching highlights and seeing an empty north stand aren't going to think they are missing out on much. If money allows it, maybe ST holders that were asked to relocate could get a £50 rebate on a 23/24 season ticket

Long term if the club is once again stable the first thing I would do if I was Kirchner is knock down the north west corner and build another south west style corner, the north west is a horrible eye sore and the non symmetry of the west stand as a whole is ugly. Lastly the idea of a Pride Plaza stuck onto the side of the east stand is a huge no, just look at Coventrys casino and there in tells you the answer. By all means build things around the ground but please no do not attach any buildings to the ground.

Not a good idea. Sit in the north east corner, have done since pp opened and so do a lot round us. When fans have sat in the same seat for years it becomes your football family.

[B4ev6is]

Who says that we shall get low attendances I still this we shall stck 25k to 30k on avage numbers so no need close the corners up.

[DerbyRevolution]

4 minutes ago, Kathcairns said:

Not a good idea. Sit in the north east corner, have done since pp opened and so do a lot round us. When fans have sat in the same seat for years it becomes your football family.

it's an idea you don't agree with, it doesn't mean it's not a good one. change can be good 

[DerbyRevolution]

another idea would be to move away fans to the north stand. when we restrict sheff wed and sunderland to 3000 when they probably want 5000 we'll be throwing money away 

[Tamworthram]

3 hours ago, DerbyRevolution said:

Not really administration related but there was some messages in here about what Kirchner said in improving the match day experience so I'll stick my thoughts in here. 

I'm aware this suggestion is not going to please a lot of people that sit in these areas but I would close the corners of the ground now relegation is confirmed for next season. 

With lower attendances expected I feel this would improve the look and feel of the stadium. People in the south west and north east corners will therefore sit in the south, east, north and west stands making the ground feel fuller and also improving the look of games on tv. I'm aware there wont be many games on tv next season but fans watching highlights and seeing an empty north stand aren't going to think they are missing out on much. If money allows it, maybe ST holders that were asked to relocate could get a £50 rebate on a 23/24 season ticket

Long term if the club is once again stable the first thing I would do if I was Kirchner is knock down the north west corner and build another south west style corner, the north west is a horrible eye sore and the non symmetry of the west stand as a whole is ugly. Lastly the idea of a Pride Plaza stuck onto the side of the east stand is a huge no, just look at Coventrys casino and there in tells you the answer. By all means build things around the ground but please no do not attach any buildings to the ground.

I don’t think attendances will fall of the cliff in the way you seem to be anticipating. I hope not anyway. 

[winktheram]

3 minutes ago, DerbyRevolution said:

it's an idea you don't agree with, it doesn't mean it's not a good one. change can be good 

Don't mean it's a good idea either. 

[DerbyRevolution]

1 minute ago, Tamworthram said:

I don’t think attendances will fall of the cliff in the way you seem to be anticipating. I hope not anyway. 

didn't say they will fall off the cliff, but we could fill the ground in a better way with 23-25k.

do you not think there's room for improvement?

[Kathcairns]

6 minutes ago, DerbyRevolution said:

it's an idea you don't agree with, it doesn't mean it's not a good one. change can be good 

After 20+ years i regard that as my seat, as do a lot that sit near us. Would be interested in knowing how long you have sat in your seat.

[alexxxxx]

11 minutes ago, DerbyRevolution said:

another idea would be to move away fans to the north stand. when we restrict sheff wed and sunderland to 3000 when they probably want 5000 we'll be throwing money away 

Doubt they'll move the away fans again.

I think they need to be that side in order to be closer to the station.

[GenBr]

59 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said:

Yep, there's barely any League 1 games on Sky. Only usually during international breaks. 

They only have to show something like a minimum of 20 League one and League Two games combined. Most of the games they show are Championship. Of the 48 teams in the 2 bottom leagues I'd expect we'll be one of the lucky few to get at least one game on TV, but probably not much more than that. (I'm actually not too upset about that though!)

[DerbyRevolution]

that's fair enough, i knew it wouldnt be a popular idea for people in those areas, intentions really are only to create a better look and atmosphere, irrelevant in some parts but the north stand really does like quite poor on tv

i dont have my own seat as you put it, its not feasible or practical as i have my kids on alternate weekends. but i do go to every game. with the kids we sit in the east or north stand and alone or with mates i'd go in the south stand.

do you think the match day experience is as good as it can get, nothing you would change if you could?

[Kathcairns]

16 minutes ago, DerbyRevolution said:

another idea would be to move away fans to the north stand. when we restrict sheff wed and sunderland to 3000 when they probably want 5000 we'll be throwing money away 

Dont think the south stand fans would like that, how could they chant their songs at them.

[DerbyRevolution]

4 minutes ago, alexxxxx said:

Doubt they'll move the away fans again.

I think they need to be that side in order to be closer to the station.

the away fans are as far away from the station as they can get? 

i dont think moving them is the answer though, lots of people in the south and east sit where they do to be near them 

[Rammy03]

51 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Could that change I wonder? Sky might see an opportunity to tell the story of “Wayne Rooney’s” Derby County’s resurrection.

Not likely I know

Under the EFL deal which commenced in 19/20, Sky Sports broadcast a "minimum of 20 Sky Bet League One and League Two matches." So it's not many but I imagine we will feature in a fair few of those.

[RadioactiveWaste]

3 hours ago, DerbyRevolution said:

Not really administration related but there was some messages in here about what Kirchner said in improving the match day experience so I'll stick my thoughts in here. 

I'm aware this suggestion is not going to please a lot of people that sit in these areas but I would close the corners of the ground now relegation is confirmed for next season. 

With lower attendances expected I feel this would improve the look and feel of the stadium. People in the south west and north east corners will therefore sit in the south, east, north and west stands making the ground feel fuller and also improving the look of games on tv. I'm aware there wont be many games on tv next season but fans watching highlights and seeing an empty north stand aren't going to think they are missing out on much. If money allows it, maybe ST holders that were asked to relocate could get a £50 rebate on a 23/24 season ticket

Long term if the club is once again stable the first thing I would do if I was Kirchner is knock down the north west corner and build another south west style corner, the north west is a horrible eye sore and the non symmetry of the west stand as a whole is ugly. Lastly the idea of a Pride Plaza stuck onto the side of the east stand is a huge no, just look at Coventrys casino and there in tells you the answer. By all means build things around the ground but please no do not attach any buildings to the ground.

I really like the north west corner. It gives pride park a bit of character.