Old Codger 3,063 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, Downsouth said: Don't want anyone smelling a rat here despite the fact that of the 493 posts so far I have accounted for 485 of them lol! Darn.. that means an automatic 300 post deduction and SD singing "Sister Josephine" in Danish every night in your dreams... 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,975 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Downsouth said: Can't see anything else less than a 12 point deduction for Derby, oh but to wait for a year is so so hard to do!!! A long slow dripping punishment may actually be more painful and damaging for the Rams. I know if it was Boro I would rather have got it over with and out of the way rather than waste a futile season in the way the Owls just have (accepting that they very nearly survived). I would reckon that with such an axe dangling over the club any prospective new owner would be a tad hesitant in splashing any cash in Mel's direction. If they do start next season with a huge points deduction then that will be a tough ask in attracting any new Manager or Player. Off the pitch, financially the impact will be damaging on the club and could send them into a tailspin with little else to sell or sponsor! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: Apart from our Wycombe result that late Cardiff leveller intensified my disappointment with Derby surviving but I awoke to this glimmer of schadenfreude: https://the72.co.uk/234649/alan-nixon-derby-county-face-massive-points-deduction-as-finer-details-emerge-following-season-finale/ Ahahahahahahahahahaha, brilliant if true! Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,975 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Whilst we await the outcome of Derby's fate maybe we should just temper things with regards to our own club in that their fate could also have been ours had SG been foolish or desperate enough to follow the same path as Mel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Thanks everyone contributing to this thread an average of 500 posts for every game including our gruelling cup schedule well done all! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,975 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Anyone else think that it was very beneficial that the Derby/Wednesday game overun for so long after the Cardiff/Rotherham result was in? Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Seems like we're not the only ones unhappy that Derby stayed up... https://twitter.com/secondtierpod/status/1391124185959870466?s=09 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, Old Codger said: Given that Howe would cost the equivalent of six Championship players, then his team would like double that, so we would be faced with a choice of a decent management team that would have no cash for players or the possibility of a decent foundation for whoever comes in when money starts to flow again. As the priority is likely to be ensuring survival, then we have the choice of gritting our teeth and supporting our team or turning our backs and walking away. Being beyond hope, I can't do the latter, so like every other time, I will wait it out because things can only get better.. hopefully 🙂 Thats the problem right there. Better managers also tend to join clubs that can support their visions and bring in the type of players they like. Can't imagine many would be happy to join a cash-strapped club and try to work miracles. That sort of thing only happens in movies. I'm gritting my teeth for another underwhelming season and just hoping things improve once we do get a new manager. Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 39 minutes ago, Downsouth said: Can't see anything else less than a 12 point deduction for Derby, oh but to wait for a year is so so hard to do!!! Although if Wednesday got their deduction halved you can bet Derby will appeal and get the same treatment. 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,975 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Ahahahahahahahahahaha, brilliant if true! Just for you Daniel! Enjoy: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9558187/EFL-cast-doubt-Erik-Alonsos-potential-takeover-Derby-County.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, AnglianRed said: Thats the problem right there. Better managers also tend to join clubs that can support their visions and bring in the type of players they like. Can't imagine many would be happy to join a cash-strapped club and try to work miracles. That sort of thing only happens in movies. I'm gritting my teeth for another underwhelming season and just hoping things improve once we do get a new manager. You know at some point Stuart Downing will be offered the job, rinse, recycle and repeat 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,975 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Downsouth said: You know at some point Stuart Downing will be offered the job, rinse, recycle and repeat With Stampy as his assistant! 🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: Anyone else think that it was very beneficial that the Derby/Wednesday game overun for so long after the Cardiff/Rotherham result was in? Hear what you say but don't think that this can fall into a conspiracy theory. Yes Derby knew a draw would be enough but it was up to SW to score again to send them both down. The result was a fair result and just highlighted how bad SW have been all this season Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Downsouth said: You know at some point Stuart Downing will be offered the job, rinse, recycle and repeat 10 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: With Stampy as his assistant! 🤣 Guys - seriously! Are you trying to give me nightmares!!! 😱😭 Its bad enough thinking about Blackwell & Jepson taking over. Edited May 9, 2021 by AnglianRed 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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