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For football supporters you would certainly hope so, for Derby though it may not come in soon enough

Would not say a massive club, sadly the following is still low for the size of Weston. But much of this is because Weston has become a commuting town over the years so people already have affiliation with other clubs. There is a big City following in the town already that follow regularly, Weston will always struggle to push on to the next level The association with the college is a massive thing for the club and town and hopefully see's the club bringing local players through. As for getting to the National league, as much as the Bliss family have done an amazing job over many decades running the club, the step up in finances to compete at the next level up would surely need additional financial input The league is certainly looking interesting, but lots of clubs are on the verge of the play offs

Not enough games, but at least they have the final I supposed

It was slightly misleading that the club tweeted the picture you shared - it seemed like it was something new

Case just been postponed from next week for SEVEN MONTHS as there is no room for his case to be heard

Forget the charge, but surely officials don't referee the same club within that close time frame normally?

Interesting it was reported at lunchtime Everton had asked Derby for permission to speak to Rooney but have now just announced Big Duncan has been put in as caretaker Manager

No doubt will be weather dependent, but completely agree

Fulham have lots of previous for doing this kind of thing

Tennis amazes me how each set can be so one sided

Still restricted but opening up again soon Our club are very hot on checking previous purchase of supporters, it will be people with local friends or family at worst, hardly a minibus full of Soul Crew

Here you go, remember watching this many years ago

We've all done it at some time or another

Impressed they are still in their kit lol Ps hope that's a wag and not someone on a special invite lol

Who's going to tell him

This is always raised, the club don't release all tickets for sale, waste of time counting sales etc Your answer is here https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/bumper-crowd-expected-in-bs3/ Though how many actually turn up is something entirely different

The EFL have just released the following statement Further to a number of recent reports, social media comment and fan communication in relation to ongoing matters at Derby County Football Club, the EFL wishes to clarify its position on several points, which are addressed by way of a series of Questions and Answers with the EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch. 1. What information does the EFL believe is currently outstanding from the Administrators, and why is it needed? The EFL is taking proactive steps to work with the Administrators to find sensible solutions that will see the Club secure a long-term future and meet the requirements as set out in EFL Regulations and the League’s Insolvency Policy. In line with Article 4 of the Articles of Association, a Club is issued a Notice of Withdrawal when an insolvency event occurs, i.e., administration. The Article also grants the Board discretion as to whether to allow membership to continue and if so on what basis. Under administration, Clubs are given an opportunity to restructure their affairs and the EFL’s role is to preserve the integrity of the competition whilst also acknowledging the important roles Clubs play within their communities. Where the Club is served with the Notice of Withdrawal part-way through a playing season, the Club is required to continue to abide by the EFL Regulations, honour all tickets purchased (including season tickets) relating to the remainder of the season, and provide confirmation of funding to indicate sufficient resources to ensure the Club can complete its fixtures for the remainder of the season. On appointment the Administrators were unable to provide the confirmation of funding, but the EFL allowed the Club to continue whilst they sought to finalise their plans. Their work has been funded in the interim through a combination of cost savings and external borrowing. We have revisited the funding requirements with the Administrators on a number of occasions since their appointment, and last week the EFL asked the Administrators for updated details on how the Club plans to continue to trade whilst in administration, including a funding plan that will enable it to complete the current season and all remaining fixtures in the 2021/22 campaign. The response was to highlight the specific figure Derby County needed in order to fulfil its fixture obligations for the remainder of 2021/22 and whilst potential funding options were tabled by the Administrators, they could not give the necessary assurances that the funding was guaranteed to enable the Club to finish the season. As a consequence, the League made the decision that the Club should not be permitted to register any new players until the necessary funding was in place. The deadline for provision of the funded plans was further extended to 1 February 2022. 2. Is there a deadline the Club and Administrators must work to? The maximum period for any Club to remain in administration is 18 months and no Club is allowed to start more than one season in administration. As set out above, we have granted an additional extension for the provision of a funding plan through until the end of the current Season. This provides the Club with a further opportunity to demonstrate the necessary funding, and it has a number of options available to it (as do all Clubs), for example from a preferred bidder, further cost savings or player sales during the remainder of the January transfer window. 3. What is the Insolvency Policy? No insolvent Club has an absolute right to continue in membership, and on entering insolvency a Club is served with a Notice of Withdrawal of the membership (currently suspended). The EFL’s Insolvency Policy provides guidance on how the EFL will address issues that might arise with a Club in administration. The aims of the Policy are to try and ensure a continuation of a football Club, the settlement of all football debts and the satisfaction of creditors. If a buyer cannot be found who can meet the requirements for continued membership, then the Club may liquidate, and its membership withdrawn. The Policy provides discretion for the EFL Board as to how to deal with any particular Club and does not cover every eventuality. This reserves the right to review and amend the procedures for each individual case in line with the League’s Articles of Association and Regulations. Part of the League’s rationale for requiring the settlement of creditors is to preserve competition integrity. The Policy, and associated regulations, have been agreed by Clubs and seek to act as a disincentive to individuals from running Clubs in such a way that they gain a financial advantage over competitors and subsequently rely on insolvency legislation to compromise the unpaid debts incurred. 4. What is the preferred bidder status situation? Throughout the administration process the EFL has engaged with the Administrators as they seek to market the Club for sale and identify any potential bidders who wish to buy the Club. Part of this process includes advising the Administrators in respect of the EFL’s requirements under the conditions of its Owners’ and Directors’ Test and the requirement for any potential owner to provide proof of future funding for two seasons. The EFL has already met with two bidders alongside the Administrators but further notes their recent reference to a third bidder. It is for the Administrators, and not the EFL, to determine which bidder they prefer to work with and seek to conclude an agreement with for the sale of the Club and who must then work to meet the EFL’s requirements under the Articles and Insolvency Policy. The EFL has acted promptly and diligently throughout its dialogue with the Administrators but still awaits a further update from them as to the preferred bidder status. For confidentiality reasons, the League is unable to provide ongoing public comment on any potential interested parties and/or the status of any bid. 5. Why has the EFL allowed Middlesbrough and Wycombe to threaten legal action against Derby County, and is this preventing the sale of the Club? Middlesbrough FC commenced its claims against the Club over 12 months ago in arbitration proceedings, the framework for which is set out in EFL Regulations. The EFL is not a party to those proceedings and nor does it have a role in determining the outcome of them. As the arbitration proceedings are private and confidential, we are unable to provide any further detail. The EFL is aware that the Administrators have also received notice of claims from Wycombe Wanderers FC of a similar nature to those of Middlesbrough FC, but the EFL has not received full details of them. The current situation remains challenging as Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers consider their claims should be protected under the terms of the Insolvency Policy. The Administrators disagree. Further, as those claims are not yet determined the Administrators and bidders have no clarity on the size of any (if any) liability. That has implications for exiting administration, and ultimately the Club being able to retain its membership status. We are aware that Derby County consider the claims to be spurious, but despite this, the current bidders appear unwilling to assume the risk of defending them. In contrast, Middlesbrough FC and Wycombe Wanderers consider the claims to have merit, and that their rights will be adversely affected if Derby County can extinguish or compromise the claims using the insolvency process. The EFL is keen to try and resolve the current impasse. The EFL invited each of the Administrators, Middlesbrough FC, and Wycombe Wanderers to make submissions on this point last week, and we are now in the process of reviewing those submissions with a view to identifying a route to resolve the conflict which exists between the respective positions of, on the one hand, Derby County, and on the other Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers. 6. Why doesn’t the EFL take a definitive decision on the issue? As outlined above this is a complicated set of circumstances that requires consideration of the EFL’s broader role as the body that oversees 72 member Clubs and not just those Clubs that may be affected at any one time. The potential impact of a claim or indeed claims against the EFL would not only have direct effect on the League and the members involved but also the remainder of the membership given the way the EFL is constituted. To try and simplify what is a complex legal position is not simple or straightforward but we are committed to finding an appropriate solution and providing clarity on the issue as soon as possible. 7. Is the EFL acting unlawfully? To be clear, the EFL is not and would not, attempt to overrule ‘statutory law’. There is a clear difference of opinion between competing parties as to the correct application of our Articles and Insolvency Policy and that needs resolving. The fact that this is open to some interpretation means this process remains challenging, but the EFL is working to achieve clarity as quickly as possible. For the avoidance of any doubt the League is not making any attempts to block any sale of Derby County, but instead attempting to do the right thing by all parties. 8. Is there a conflict of interest at EFL Board level? What involvement do all Board members have in decisions relating to Derby County? Any EFL Board members conflicted on any matter do not take part in any discussion and are asked to leave the meeting. In addition, any Director who is conflicted does not receive any board papers in respect of the conflicted matter. The position on whether any director is conflicted is reviewed on a meeting-by-meeting basis. At present there are two Board Directors conflicted in respect of the matter with Derby County and as such do not participate or engage in any of the decisions. 9. Why is the Club unable to sign players in the transfer window? Given the uncertainty around future funding, the League has advised that no extensions or new player registrations will be permitted, and this position had already been communicated to the Club prior to the Administrator’s latest statement on Friday 14 January. The EFL will continue to work with the Club as it updates its forecasts. 10. What is the EFL doing to support Derby County and its supporters through the current process? Suggestions the EFL want Derby County relegated or expelled are completely fabricated and entirely false. The EFL continues to advise the Club and its Administrators in respect of all current requirements. This includes the Administrator’s obligations in respect of a funding plan and providing all necessary clarity on the credibility of any potential investors in the context of its regulations. The EFL understands it continues to be a challenging and worrying period for everybody associated with Derby County, especially the staff and supporters, and it is our intention to continue to work proactively with the Administrators and relevant stakeholders to find a process which will give clarity quickly. 11. Does the EFL have a vendetta against Derby County? The EFL has no vendetta against any of its member Clubs. The role of the League is to act in accordance with its rules, and to seek to find solutions in respect of this regulatory framework. For example, The League is required to obtain the necessary information, specifically that is outlined in its Insolvency Policy in respect of Derby County’s potential exit from administration, to ensure parity and a level playing field for all its members. It is understood that Derby County fans will be concerned at developments at their Club, but equally the League must consider the interests of all other Clubs. Clearly there is a balance between investment into our Clubs and not stifling ambition, but that cannot be at any cost. That is why financial rules are in place that all Clubs agree to, and the EFL are tasked with upholding and sanctioning any breaches. It is also worth clarifying that, regarding the sporting sanctions which were imposed this season, 12 points were deducted as consequence of the Club itself appointing Administrators. A further 9 points were agreed with the Club, by way of an Agreed Decision which was ratified by an Independent Disciplinary Commission Chair as per the requirements of the EFL Regulations after the Club admitted to breaches of the EFL’s P&S rules.

Saw this posted on Facebook England’s test cricket side batting woes since the tour of the West Indies in January 2019. All you cricket fans take note! Windies v England 2019 1st test- 1st inns 77 all out 2nd inns 167-3 to 246 all out. Collapse 7/79 2nd test- 1st inns 187 all out 2nd inns 132 all out 3rd test- 1st inns 232-4 to 277 all out. Collapse 6/45. England v Ireland 2019 one off test match Eng 1st inns 85 all out England v Australia 2019 Ashes 1st test Eng 2nd inns 146 all out 3rd test Eng 1st inns 67 all out 4th test Eng 2nd inns 197 all out NZ v England 2019 1st test Eng 1st inns 277-4 to 353 all out. Collapse 6/76 SA v Eng 2019 1st test Eng 1st inns 181 all out Eng 2nd inns 204-3 to 268 all out. Collapse 7/64 2nd test Eng 1st inns 185-4 to 269 all out. Collapse 6/84. England v West Indies 2020 1st test Eng 1st inns 204 all out Eng 2nd inns 249-3 to 313 all out. Collapse 7/64 Eng v Pakistan 2020 1st test Eng 1st inns 219 all out India v England 2021 1st test Eng 2nd inns 178 all out 2nd test Eng 1st inns 134 all out Eng 2nd inns 164 all out 3rd test Eng 1st inns 112 all out Eng 2nd inns 81 all out 4th test Eng 1st inns 205 all out Eng 2nd inns 135 all out Eng v NZ 2021 2nd test Eng 2nd inns 122 all out Eng v India 2021 1st test Eng 1st inns 183 all out Eng 2nd inns 211-4 to 303 all out. Collapse 6/92 2nd test Eng 2nd inns 120 all out 4th test Eng 2 nd inns 141-2 to 210 all out. Collapse 8/69 I’ve not included the recent ashes debacle

Kalas was done just as badly too

Or in the air as Mitrovic bossed us so easily at the weekend

I'm guessing you may need to give a bit more context so those there can associate with who you mean On a personal level I have known two different people being chucked out at Fulham, first instance was witnessed by a Met police officer an confirmed person did nothing wrong but was ultimately the decision of the steward at Fulham, we saw the same officer at Brentford later and spoke to us, said Fulham stewards were known for picking random people out and kicking them out over a season - remembered my friend as they stood together during the game outside Fulham. Other incident, a friend had an illness and was mistaken for someone being drunk and was asked to leave Feel free to PM if you want, we made a complaint about the steward (same one both seasons) and have seen the same name on other clubs social media since Out of interest have you spoken with Amanda Jacks at Faircop?

I get where you are coming from I always feel for those that are not connected as easily on social media and possibly get missed - this one off event would cover everyone