by Elliot Tew - Twitter @_ECT_07 Derby filed for administration on Friday the 17th of September 2021 and are expected to properly enter administration this week. This will confirm a -12 point deduction for the rams. Since Derby’s administration status has been confirmed the figures that have been coming out regarding the clubs debt are … Continue reading DCFC 1884-2021 – Is This The End?
Rams show they are up for the fight!
By Simon Long @ramswriter Pride, Passion, Spirit, Fire snd Desire! That was what was seen on the luscious green turf of Pride Park today as Derby ran out 2-1 winners against Stoke City. After the breaking news last night that Chairman Mel Morris had filed for administration, it left a sickening feeling in the pit … Continue reading Rams show they are up for the fight!
Admin and what happens next
By Andy Buckley-Taylor @bucktsylor64 So the fears of all Rams fans has been realised. Derby County are entering administration and can expect an immediate 12 point deduction. This is the holding company of the club and all of the subsidiary companies. Thats the stadium and academy included. All in the hands of the administrator. Come … Continue reading Admin and what happens next
Midfield battle key to beating Birmingham
By Andy Buckley-Taylor - follow me on twitter @bucktaylor64 Derby return on Friday after the international break with a visit to St Andrews to face Birmingham City. It"s a tough looking fixture as Birmingham have been much improved since the appointment of Lee Bowyer as their manager. Kamil Joswiak won’t feature in the match as … Continue reading Midfield battle key to beating Birmingham
Derby County close to EFL settlement with a points deduction still possible
From The Telegraph - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/08/26/derby-county-close-efl-settlement-points-deduction-still-possible/ After being fined £100,000, Derby close to an agreement with EFL over punishment for breaches of financial regulationsBy John Percy 26 August 2021 • 6:07pm Derby County are moving closer to finally resolving their bitter row with the Football League, with the Championship club considering whether to accept a hefty … Continue reading Derby County close to EFL settlement with a points deduction still possible
Perfect time to play Forest?
By Andy Buckley-Taylor @bucktaylor64 We look ahead to Saturday’s first East Midlands Derby of the season against Nottingham Forest with a league record of a win, two draws and a loss. A mixed bag so far, but despite not having much depth in the squad, the players thus far have been determined on the field. … Continue reading Perfect time to play Forest?
Phil Jagielka: Invaluable Experience
By Simon Long @ramswriter Most footballer's careers tend to end when they hit their mid thirties, the same can not be said for veteran defender Phil Jagielka. A day after turning 39 he signed for The Rams on a short term deal until January, the following day he was making his debut for them. Jagielka … Continue reading Phil Jagielka: Invaluable Experience
Where Derby need to strengthen
By Andy Buckley-Taylor and Simon Long Follow on Twittter @bucktaylor64 & @ramswriter Derby opened their points account with a draw on Saturday against another side who are tipped by many as relegation candidates. Despite taking a lead after thirty nine minutes, our visitors Huddersfield cancelled that out with an equaliser six minutes later and neither … Continue reading Where Derby need to strengthen
Pressure now on Mel Morris?
By Simon Long @ramswriter As we approach the opening day of the 2021/2022 EFL season, Wayne Rooney’s Derby County only have 22 registered senior players, which includes 3 goalkeepers. The Rams narrowly avoided relegation last season in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on the final day of the season. The point for them … Continue reading Pressure now on Mel Morris?
Rooney’s post match comments bring yet more worry to fans
By Andy Buckley-Taylor @bucktaylor64 Yesterday teams were continuing with their pre season preparations with friendly matches, Derby losing 2-1 at Salford City and fans were already heeding caution when it came to looking forward to the season ahead. Our club is not in a healthy state financially and our supporters are crossing their fingers that … Continue reading Rooney’s post match comments bring yet more worry to fans