Just seen this, very good read, answers alot of questions not too sure of its origin or spin !!
http://swissramble.blogspot.com/2011/11/derby-countys-american-dream.html
Massive article so sorry can only paste the link
enjoy.
What an Article..........
posted on 2/11/11
Alvin:
I wouldn't think you will have a problem (although it might be an idea to carry a doctor's letter if you have one).
I was on two crutches a year ago and was able to enter (although I was in a disabled seat) and a few months before that was on two walking sticks but sat in a normal seat
posted on 2/11/11
I wasnt suggesting we emulate frigging donny I'm pointing out we have an injury crisis that is getting worse every game we play bringing in a couple of decent players in the short term would help alleviate the problem.
I was reading earlier that NC said we would not be looking to bring in loan players, but would monitor until after the international break.
If things don't improve we will be playing 14 yr olds
posted on 2/11/11
(although it might be an idea to carry a doctor's letter if you have one).
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Would the cast over my ankle not be ample proof lol? My doctors note is at work.. didn't think to photo copy it before i handed it in
We have 4 seats so they'll be plenty of room to tuck them under our seats, if anyone complains about them obstructing etc.
Thanks for your reply
posted on 2/11/11
Iwaslevel,
I agree with your earlier assessment. I don't think GSE are siphoning off money (as MILF points out), but neither are they prepared to invest in the playing side, partly due to the fact they probably haven't got the resources, how Jewell mismanaged the last parachute payment (wasted on Ellington, contract pay-offs, Savage's wages) and the current economic austerity chimes in what they are trying to do -more by accident than design - but you're right, this sustainability plan is down to the fact that they are now stuck with an investment they cannot sell unless at a severe loss.
I don't know much about business, but was reading about Luke Johnson, an entrepreneur (I think he was once rumoured to be interested in buying Forest). He was told that the stock market always fluctuates, but that it is how you run your business on a day to day basis that matters.
Now I think if we ever do get promotion, or produce a slew of talented youngsters, our stock will go up and GSE be in a better position to sell.
They are now probably playing the long game, which isn't a bad thing ironically. However, the most important man for me at our club is Nigel Clough because I believe he does have our best interests at heart and is an intelligent man.
posted on 2/11/11
I seriously disagree with Ramsfanbaz. In the promotion year we did not play well in many games. But somehow we managed to win by the odd goal. Mostly we did not deserve the 3 points. And in the play-off final we were not as good as West Brom. Against Southampton we were lucky Raziak missed his penalty.
We are definitely playing better now than we did then
posted on 2/11/11
Derby have frozen their season ticket prices for six years in a row, though this year supporters had to renew before the early bird deadline of 30 April. This is quite generous compared to other clubs, especially as the cost of the VAT increase has been absorbed and the price freeze applied even where seats were re-categorised to a higher priced area.
-0-------------this is important to me, considering how much season ticket holders on here like to make out their a injured group
posted on 2/11/11
With players we still have available who would we drop to bring in loan palyers? If a team is playing well - which we are - it's better not to make changes unless you have to. With McGuire and Bennett up front I think we'll do ok tonight. If we suddenely go downhill as last year that's when we have to think about loanees. BUT GOOD ONES.
posted on 2/11/11
I seriously disagree with Ramsfanbaz. In the promotion year we did not play well in many games. But somehow we managed to win by the odd goal. Mostly we did not deserve the 3 points. And in the play-off final we were not as good as West Brom. Against Southampton we were lucky Raziak missed his penalty.
We are definitely playing better now than we did then
posted on 2/11/11
De ja vu Ramdini
De ja vu Ramdini
Ron, shouldn't you have set off for PP by now?
posted on 3/11/11
Ron, shouldn't you have set off for PP by now?
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Left at about 5.15. (from Nottingham)
Got let in no problems and had plenty of time to look around!
Not a derby fan, but unlucky with the result tonight.
Extremely impressed with the ground and hospitality by the way. Atmosphere was a little quiet but everyone I met was friendly, polite and happy to talk to a complete stranger! Didn't even get hassled when I said I was from Nottingham
So really enjoyed my night!
have to say, being a Nottingham lad.. I found the back and forth sheep sh/gger songs between both teams hilarious!
Got a lot of respect for Rams fans after tonight though So cheers!