Day Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nigel Clough wants to resolve the futures of his players before getting round to discussing a new deal as Derby County manager. Derby have risen to fourth in the Championship on the back of six wins in eight games and reports suggest Clough is in line for a new contract. However, before committing himself to a long-term future at Pride Park, Clough is keen to ensure several members of his squad and backroom team are looked after. "I wouldn't contemplate a new contract before all members of my support staff have signed theirs," said Clough. "But before that we have got several player negotiations to sort out. "I don't know anything about my own situation. When we were in the bottom three six weeks ago I was supposed to be out the door!" Meanwhile, veteran midfielder Robbie Savage does not believe Clough has received enough credit for the job he has done at Derby. Savage said: "The gaffer puts other people first. This is someone who can go to the top. I've worked with a number of managers and Nigel is up there with the best. "I don't think people realise the job Nigel has done here. There was a big mess that needed clearing up and he's done that. "He kept us up in the first season and in the second we had our third highest finish in 10 years. And this year we're thinking about the play-offs." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6494823,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Old news? he bit about Savage stating what a mess Nigel had had to sort out was in the Telegraph today so, that bit can surely not be that old. I think it is interesting what Savage has said about Nigel, it is clear he rates him and considering he played under O'Neill in what was (and I hate to say it) a damn good side I would say it is praise indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yeah. Sav also played under Mark Hughes in a Wales side that looked to be making fast progress until Hughes went and it all promptly went down hill. To say Nigel is up there among them with O'Neil says plenty about Nige's character surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yep Alpha, Hughes worked wonders with that Wales set-up. So good shout mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Old news. Sorry,a private dig at the admin who had a thread hanging all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Ah! That explains it and kills my confusion. Don't you people go to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Old news. Where's vicky when you need her?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ah! That explains it and kills my confusion. Don't you people go to work? I do mate, not sure about Daveo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 A quick question, one that I am struggling answering for myself. Why is the press talking to Clough about him getting a new deal 20 months befoer his current deal expires? Is it because Nigel is asking for a new one? or could it be they are looking for a story from anywhere, and with us being the in form team in the championship they are looking at us for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 A quick question, one that I am struggling answering for myself. Why is the press talking to Clough about him getting a new deal 20 months befoer his current deal expires? Is it because Nigel is asking for a new one? or could it be they are looking for a story from anywhere, and with us being the in form team in the championship they are looking at us for it.Maybe he is waiting for BD to go:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Billy will be gone long before June 2012 whe nClough's contract runs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Billy will be gone long before June 2012 whe nClough's contract runs out.You remember what Clough's dad said about contracts:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm not old enough........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Maybe he is waiting for BD to go:rolleyes: You know, I do worry about that. It makes me feel sick just thinking about it. He wouldn't.........would he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I doubt it. I rememebr seeing an interview where he said he was very upset by the way they treated his dad at the end of his career. A family of principles the Clough's, if its true and the club pissed him off then I doubt he would join them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yes, I know you're right davenport - thanks. I worry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Also why would he leave us now. He has spent 1 and half season changning the squad, rebuilding the tema nad molding it to play his way. Instilling principles in the players and the team. Started getting results and attention of the football world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm not old enough........................I said it somewhat tongue in cheek, but his Dad always said that contracts are not worth the paper they are written on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Where's vicky when you need her?:D Oi cheeky ! i would of posted that tommorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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