Crewton Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 "Clowes’ humility and reluctance to be the star of Derby’s revival has meant he has rarely undertaken media duties and does not impose on Warne. Such is his unassuming nature that in the build-up to the final game of the season, Clowes made a rare visit to the training ground and was stopped by one of the players who asked what he did at Derby. “Some other owners would have been devastated,” Warne said. “David replied in the nicest way saying he owned the club. He wasn’t embarrassed by that.” https://theathletic.com/5449568/2024/04/28/derby-county-promoted-paul-warne-david-clowes/ FlyBritishMidland, Rammy03, Nishfan and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 12 minutes ago, Crewton said: "Clowes’ humility and reluctance to be the star of Derby’s revival has meant he has rarely undertaken media duties and does not impose on Warne. Such is his unassuming nature that in the build-up to the final game of the season, Clowes made a rare visit to the training ground and was stopped by one of the players who asked what he did at Derby. “Some other owners would have been devastated,” Warne said. “David replied in the nicest way saying he owned the club. He wasn’t embarrassed by that.” https://theathletic.com/5449568/2024/04/28/derby-county-promoted-paul-warne-david-clowes/ Also called Paul Warne to ask if it was ok for him to stop by at Moor Farm. Adslegend, LeedsCityRam, Rammy03 and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 4 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: Sorry, I've come into this conversation late. Are we talking about Brit Vegas again? In fairness, I bet MM knew more than Maxwell. Or Chris Kirchner. He perhaps did, but was not a derby fan allegedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Kathcairns, FlyBritishMidland, Derby4Me and 7 others 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Awesome bloke, cant thank him enough!!! Kathcairns, Nishfan, BarrowRam and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WystonRam Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/04/a-message-from-derby-county-owner-david-clowes Tamworthram, BarrowRam, ImARam2 and 7 others 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, WystonRam said: https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/04/a-message-from-derby-county-owner-david-clowes Top guy no doubt. derbydaz22 and Kathcairns 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Leeds Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 We’re very lucky to have him. When Mel talked of investment it made me nervous but with David I have all faith that he’d do his up most to bring in the right people. Kathcairns, Crewton and Pikeyram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoxallRam Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Petition to build a statue of David BaianoPOTY98, LeedsCityRam and Nishfan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nishfan Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Just when I thought I’d got past the crying stage. he’ll always think about his old seat and the people he sat with. at the risk of sounding like an emotional wreck, Saturday was definitely a time of thinking of those no longer with us. Friends, family, ex players and managers. it’s more than a game of football, that’s for sure Ps. When do the pre season start! Derby4Me, derbydaz22, Kathcairns and 7 others 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 On 22/04/2024 at 18:21, DavesaRam said: You are correct, Kathcairns, the word is that he allegedly knew absolutely nothing about football at all, although word is that he tried to carry an air of being keen on football. The fact that when he brought in Cocu he spoke of reading a study that said he (Cocu) had promoted more youngsters to the first team than any other manager in the top 5 European divisions. The study? A sidebar on Cocu’s placement in FourFourTwo’s top 50 managers of the year… I know hindsight is 20/20, but he talked b******* from day one 21 hours ago, Grimbeard said: Also called Paul Warne to ask if it was ok for him to stop by at Moor Farm. Love this. The guy owns the friggin building, can do whatever takes his fancy, but still shows the humility to think he might be disturbing the work force if he was to pop in… Class act 👌🏻 Ram-Alf, Kathcairns and scout's dad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 54 minutes ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Brilliant! Nishfan and Kathcairns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 21 minutes ago, Nishfan said: Just when I thought I’d got past the crying stage. he’ll always think about his old seat and the people he sat with. at the risk of sounding like an emotional wreck, Saturday was definitely a time of thinking of those no longer with us. Friends, family, ex players and managers. it’s more than a game of football, that’s for sure Ps. When do the pre season start! Here here. I shed more than a few tears for my late father, who would have loved every minute of the day. Fortunately I had my mum beside me in his stead. Reggie Greenwood, Kathcairns and Nishfan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 36 minutes ago, angieram said: Brilliant! Legend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Quote Over the last couple of seasons, I’ve got used to watching matches from my seat in the Directors Box. The emotions are just as strong, the pain when we lose is just as intense and the pleasure of victory just as great. But I tell you what, there is just the odd occasion when I’d like to be back in my old seat, shouting and singing, surrounded by passion. Saturday was one of those days! Gotta. Love. The. Guy. 🐏 Kinder, Kathcairns, 21CSchizoidRam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, ramsbottom said: The fact that when he brought in Cocu he spoke of reading a study that said he (Cocu) had promoted more youngsters to the first team than any other manager in the top 5 European divisions. The study? A sidebar on Cocu’s placement in FourFourTwo’s top 50 managers of the year… I’m glad you posted that as I’ve tried numerous times to find a link. I remember reading it and Mel Morris talking about Cocu’s appointment on Talk Sport. I’ve got a feeling he also said that Cocu was ranked as the 14th best coach in Europe. Again, that was from the same FFT feature about the top coaches and managers in Europe. Something else I’ve often looked for, but been unable to find, was the press conference from when Pearson was appointed. I’ve got a feeling it was on as I was driving home from work on a Friday evening. MM was asked his thoughts about Pearson’s style of football and he responded with something like it was uncanny how similar their views were. As you say, hindsight and all of that. Adslegend, ramsbottom and Nishfan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyBritishMidland Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Remember when there was a clamour for Rooney to be given the Freedom of Derby?? This man really deserves it. He stepped up when others couldn’t, or wouldn’t. In doing so, he paid local business more than the minimum amount. He recognised the importance of DCFC on the fans and the community. He saved our club 🐏. Kathcairns, 21CSchizoidRam, Adslegend and 6 others 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathcairns Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 5 hours ago, Mucker1884 said: Gotta. Love. The. Guy. 🐏 Just read the whole statement, got to admit it brought a tear to my eye Couldnt have found anywhere a better owner than DC. Like you say love the guy. Nishfan, Hustler and Mucker1884 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 The question is, 'where do we go from here?' Under DC we will hope to have sustainable growth over the next few years, leading to promotion to the Premier. However, we football fans are an impatient lot, would we prefer a mega rich foreign owner to come in and take over the club, in the hope that they will buy instant success? Personally, I hope that DC will be rewarded by us fans with patience, but I wonder if it will be possible in modern day mega bucks football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 5 minutes ago, ram59 said: The question is, 'where do we go from here?' Under DC we will hope to have sustainable growth over the next few years, leading to promotion to the Premier. However, some football fans are an impatient lot, would we prefer a mega rich foreign owner to come in and take over the club, in the hope that they will buy instant success? Personally, I hope that DC will be rewarded by us fans with patience, but I wonder if it will be possible in modern day mega bucks football. Ftfy Grimbeard and Comrade 86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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