Admin phantom Posted October 30, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Seen a few suggestions on Twitter that there maybe more to it, but unsure if I should post about it on open forum etc. Involving something that was in one of the accident photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, phantom said: Involving something that was in one of the accident photos? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 54 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Seen a few suggestions on Twitter that there maybe more to it, but unsure if I should post about it on open forum etc. Twitter is an open forum though - so fill yer boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Wow, to sack him whilst he wasn't the one driving whilst under the influence, whilst the other two get fined and community service, this reeks of something dodgy (not the first time that phrase has been used with Derby recently). Was Keogh holding a gun to their heads or something!!? Let's be honest though, Derby aren't going to sack either of the other two, as they are " too big an asset". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 It was obvious he was going to be thrown under the bus given his resale value compared to the other two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 No sympathy for Keogh who deserves everything coming his way but for Derby to act like this, cutting the crocked whilst retaining those with value yet equally at fault, well that simply shows them again to be the utter scumbags they are. No wonder Keogh led them for 7 seasons. Once the full story emerges I hope the EFL clamps down on them in more ways than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: ....that’s what I’m talking about! She looked like this after the gig at AG, due to the monsoon we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: She looked like this after the gig at AG, due to the monsoon we had. The damp hair - still does it for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 don’t speed drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 With my distinct lack of any legal knowledge, I'd guess the derby argument will be - he's not going to be able to play for the remainder of his contract due to his own misconduct, therefore they are terminating his contract early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 30, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 36 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Link? On 27/09/2019 at 01:31, grubby said: Search for the twitter photo of the car.... Nice little packet by it........ @alexukhc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Maybe, in Keogh’s case it was drugs rather than drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, BCFC Richard said: With my distinct lack of any legal knowledge, I'd guess the derby argument will be - he's not going to be able to play for the remainder of his contract due to his own misconduct, therefore they are terminating his contract early. I don’t get where Derby’s statement about gross misconduct only applies to one of their players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, phantom said: @alexukhc Soz just being nosy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Very inconsistent approach to this whole ordeal. Keogh, the scapegoat. Hope he challenges their decision. Especially when they themselves say this, As we have said from the outset, the Club will not tolerate any of its players or staff behaving in a manner which puts themselves, their colleagues, and members of the general public at risk of injury or worse, or which brings the club into disrepute.’ We don't know the full facts but I guess the starting pointing for him would be a case for discrimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1) Presumably it’s accepted by all parties that Keogh was, along with the other two, in breach of contract (not that any of us know his contract). 2) Can Derby legally punish employees differently who are all in breach of contract in the same way? Yes, then bye bye Keogh. No, then he has a case to appeal. 3) Regardless of the morality of this decision, football is big business. The other two lads have a chance to repair the damage they’ve caused by performing well on the pitch, bringing success and being saleable assets. Keogh, on the other hand, essentially has a self-inflicted injury through his misconduct meaning he can’t actually do his job for the remainder of his contract and has zero market value. Therefore it’s understandable that derby would sack him and save £24k a week for the next 18 months. What a bonkers industry football is. Money talks. Interesting how this plays out over the coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Derby’s statement makes little sense as it is clear that the two drivers endangered others life’s whilst driving under the influence of alcohol. And they have been found guilty of that offence in a court of law. Surely they too should be sacked. Legally they are on dodgy ground here. ”As we have said from the outset, the Club will not tolerate any of its players or staff behaving in a manner which puts themselves, their colleagues, and members of the general public at risk of injury or worse, or which brings the club into disrepute.’ Looks clear to me that the other two should be sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Within hours I had heard account of what had gone on courtesy of a local, many of whom are fed up with their decent boozer being ruined by the behaviour of some Derby players (sadly it seems money talks in the amount they throw across the bar.) Point being one doesn't have to be Sherlock to discover this wasn't a one-off or that there are other Derby and ex-Derby connections that the Police will probably wish to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, alexukhc said: don’t speed drinking? Not sure on the last statement on the Twitter link. Think they need to swap "speed" to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 36 minutes ago, ScottishRed said: Derby’s statement makes little sense as it is clear that the two drivers endangered others life’s whilst driving under the influence of alcohol. And they have been found guilty of that offence in a court of law. Surely they too should be sacked. Legally they are on dodgy ground here. ”As we have said from the outset, the Club will not tolerate any of its players or staff behaving in a manner which puts themselves, their colleagues, and members of the general public at risk of injury or worse, or which brings the club into disrepute.’ Looks clear to me that the other two should be sacked. Statement in full ( as it should have read!). "As we have said from the outset, the Club will not tolerate any of its players or staff behaving in a manner which puts themselves, their colleagues, and members of the general public at risk of injury or worse, or which brings the club into disrepute. However, the degree to which we will not tolerate players behaving in such a manner will be directly proportional to a players financial value to the club, even if unequal punishment is given to different players, which in turn brings the club even further into disrepute." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, B-Rizzle said: What a bonkers industry football is. Money talks. Interesting how this plays out over the coming weeks. Money doesn't talk...it swears ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 55 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Money doesn't talk...it swears ! It shouts very loudly, in the style of Brian Blessed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Don't see how Keogh has a leg to stand on. The idea that he has been treated unfairly doesn't wash with me. Regardless of whether he was driving or not his behaviour allowed himself, other players and the general public to be put at risk and brought Derby County FC into disrepute. As the senior professional present, and club captain, Derby had every right to expect him to show leadership and a responsible attitude both personally and to the younger professionals. He should not have allowed the situation to develop and taken action to prevent others driving while under the influence. What Derby decide to do in disciplining others involved is a matter for Derby and not us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Dolman_Stand said: Yep to be honest Derby are the biggest losers in all of this so it's difficult to criticise them whatever they do. They'll probably re-revalue their ground to pay their legal fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Keogh has clearly got something to answer for that the club has not yet made public or they are trying to get away with something with a valueless player. Either way lawyers and legal action are nailed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/derby-sack-richard-keogh-one-month-after-car-crash-injuries/ar-AAJBxR0?ocid=spartandhp £24.000 per week job gone... Bloody expensive piss up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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B1ackbird Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: They'll probably re-revalue their ground to pay their legal fees. In exciting finantual news for Derby County FC Mel Morris has decided to sell his own stadium back to himself, he said "it's not quite what I wanted as I thought it was a different colour". He continues "I did check with the FA, but they were very busy combating racism with a major T-shirt and sticker campaign, even when I poked them with a stick." Morris (114 years old) was last seen arguing with himself outside Birmingham Bus station, although, that could have been a tramp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Olé said: Wonderful stuff. On a serious note though there has to be more to this than has been made public at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Derby have been caught between a rock and a hard place. Had Keogh got into his own car drunk, crashed and bust his knee I suspect that most football fans would applaud their decision to sack him for gross misconduct as they feel that rsh footballers think they can get away with anything. Derby's problem is that the actions of Mount and Lawrence in the same incident makes it appear that their stance and action over Keogh is motivated more by hard financial prudence that moral indignation. Following on from Pride Park Gate it does not paint the club in the best moral light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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