I'd like to know what Rams fans want from GSE.
I want them to invest in promotion in the next 18 months at least and have a squad that can challenge for survival in their 1st season in the Prem. ie like Southampton and West Brom have done.
I don't however want them to do what Pickering did and throw so muchmoney that as a result of having 4 or 5 good years we have had to pay for it for the last 15 or so years.
Yeah we had some good times under Pickering but he wasn't sensible near the end and nearly ruined the club and it took Gadsby and Co to rescue the club from the 3 amigo's. My lad is now in his 9th season watching Derby and I reckon 8 of those have been hard work following Derby. I'd like this board to move the club forward so kids enjoy following the club and enjoy some success.....not mini-boom followed with massive busts...
I work with a Pompey fan and he moans about the state of them....I've no sympathy for him. I just remind him how cocky he was bragging about how well Pompey were doing, making stupid signings, wasting £M's, winning FA cups, playing Europe...and we were struggling in the Championship. I don't want a board that gambles our future away. Every board I've seen at Derby before GSE has done exactly that. I also don't want a board that will put £M's in then put the prices sky high so fans can't afford to go.
What do you want from GSE
posted on 18/1/14
See you later Igor. Have a safe journey
posted on 18/1/14
In a perverse sort of way I'm glad we got battered by Leicester because it was a huge dose of reality and showed us we are nowhere near ready yet.
We are at least one year behind them.
It took Cardiff a few years to get there and Leicester are on the verge after several years of huge investment.
So if GSE are serious about getting a return on their investment, then further investment is required.
But will they?
posted on 18/1/14
C u l 8 er Igor
posted on 18/1/14
RamsFanBaz. I come to you with respect and in peace as a fellow supporter. I can see what you mean and you are entitled to your opinion as much as any man.
And if you were the manager you could dump him either by a sale or by just paying off his contract. But as you are not in charge you have to accept he is one of our players and that it would be to The Rams's advantage if he improved as a player rather than got even worse.
So, can we take it you accept that?
Right! Then if fans get on his back? do you think he will get better - or worse as a player?
Also, he does have some attributes as a player. He's tall and aggressive and quick and strong, and he works very hard.
So, if fans appreciated his efforts on the pitch and showed this appreciation - as with any other player, do you think he might be more effective and improve as a player. Emphasis on MIGHT!
And, as we've agreed such - either deterioration - or improvement - would disadvantage or benefit the club and might reduce or increase his valuation on the transfer market.
Then, may I ask, if you want the best for Derby County, WHY GET ON HIS BACK??
posted on 18/1/14
Neptune
posted on 18/1/14
Ramdini . As previously mentioned I don't get on his back at games - and want him to score and do well, obviously, for the benefit do us all - and him.
May I add though, for what it's worth, I have been a STH since being a child, 40+ years now. I have played many sports at top class level for nearly as many years. I was county champion at 2 different sports before I was 21.
I have played numerous other sports at top club level for 25 years also since. In summary, I understand ball sports. It's the only thing (and music) I'm any good at. Each to their own.
I am not deceived by the 'atrributes' you credit him with. I can see beyond.
Hope this helps. I hope he bags the winner this afternoon
posted on 18/1/14
Yes it helps a lot. It seems both you and I know it does only harm for the Derby crowd to moan at our players when they are having a bad game though it takes a lot of self restraint to hold back.
Anyway, Have a great game his afternoon - I'll be there. Let's hope we win with no last 15 minutes anxiety. i.e. winning 3-0 and well in control.
Have a good game
posted on 18/1/14
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posted 12 hours, 47 minutes ago
Iwas, why are GSE leeching off us? I would have thought just the opposite - to the tune of @ £80M.
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GSE haven't invested a penny in us.
posted on 18/1/14
Iwas, 'us' being? The fans I presume?
The fans of our football club? A club they have invested £80M in...Or is 'us' something else? The team maybe?
posted on 18/1/14
Our club Baz. GSE have not invested. GSE have people investing in them, they are the middle man taking their cut with no outlay. Their reputation is at stake but they didn't have one till they used their investors money to buy us.
Getting rid of GSE means nothing at all to Derby. Business as usual but a bit cheaper.