Mostyn's soapbox

I dont know where to start with this!

Mostyn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:44:53 GMT

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20091103/twl-eleven-year-old-girl-gives-birth-in-41f21e0.html A Bulgarian schoolgirl, aged 11, has given birth to a baby girl on her wedding day. Kordeza Zhelyazkova reportedly went into labour during her marriage to the child's father, 19-year-old Jeliazko Dimitrov. It is reported the bride-to-be was still wearing her wedding dress when she arrived at hospital and gave birth to a healthy 5.5lb baby daughter, Violeta. Zhelyazkova, thought to be ...

is it only a matter of time?

Mostyn — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:02 GMT

Given the results this season, or even using Jimbo's stats since the Doncaster game, the pressure IS on Nigel Clough. Even the most die-hard supporter who loves the romanticism of Clough being manager couldnt argue that Clough is doing a good job. If anything, the stats point towards Clough and this team underachieving. Yes we can allow for some disruption caused by injuries, but with every defeat and lacklustre performance more and more fans are beginning to question the manager's ...

What kind of Idiot...? WHY?

Mostyn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:25:01 GMT

The past few seasons have been a nightmare for Derby County fans! There have been rubbish performances, surprising signings, embarrassing results, broken promises and basically NO value for money! This season, up 'til now, doesnt look to be bucking the trend of recent years, and fans find themselves feeling dejected at poor performance after poor performance! So what kind of idiot goes and buys a season ticket knowing all of this? Why? Why would anyone invest, or even waste ...

Injuries? WHAT injuries?

Mostyn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:59:37 GMT

Just following on from something in another forum, but am growing weary of this injury excuse being bandied about at the moment. I have done my research and have come to the conclusion that we are only TWO players short of our first choice XI at the moment, and one of those positions/injuries is as yet unestablished right back Frederik Stoor! I believe the following positions are currently occupied by the first choice players:- GK - Bywater LB - Moxey CB - Leacock CB - Barker RB ...

Are 'BIG and EXCESSIVE SQUADS' harming player development?

Mostyn — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:45:48 GMT

Just picking up on a comment attributed to Nigel Clough a few months back, apparently he was talking about Premier League youngsters not gaining enough experience by the time they should have some. I was thinking about this and have been for a while, it seems that some players are getting into their 20s and have yet to play 10 first team competitive games! You just have to look at the England team and the lack of youngsters breaking thru. Some would argue Walcott, but that was ...

Not bothered? I f*cking well am!!!

Mostyn — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:03:46 GMT

I have to say that I'm surprised nobody else beat me to posting an article about this, but I'm left bewildered by it. I got to my Gran's this afternoon, and sat down to join her with a cuppa. She watches Sky NEWS almost all day and the news channel started running the story about the Ukraine v England match on Saturday being available ONLY via Internet stream Apparently Setanta had the rights but went out of business and NONE of the other television channels were willing to ...

Are there 16 better teams?

Mostyn — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:29:08 GMT

Have been having a long running conversation with a few mates who are fellow Derby County fans. The subject generally is that we have SOME players who are amongst the best at this level, in terms of ability. Reading the forums however, it seems many posters believe that the team and all the players are struggling in the league because they are rubbish. My personal opinion is that we should be performing a lot better and are only a couple of players away from being (on paper) one ...

SOoooooooo, I got this email the other day...

Mostyn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:54:40 GMT

Last Wednesday I got a bizarre email. I'm not a member of any dating agencies or anything similar, but got this email titled 'Beautiful Man'. This is the email I received (I've only changed my actual name to read Mostyn!) ________________________________________________________________________________ Hi! Have good day! The computer in service of acquaintances found to me some profiles of people which coincide with my inquiry. I preliminary studied them and has decided to send ...

Troy Vs Mostyn

Mostyn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:46:15 GMT

TROY
MOSTYN

My birthday celebrations - Open Invitation

Mostyn — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:11:16 GMT

Even though my birthday was yesterday, I am celebrating it tomorrow night (Friday 24th). It would be an honour if any of you wanted to come and buy me a beer, I consider you all friends and hope to meet all of you at some point. This is an open invitation to EVERYONE. We are meeting in the Varsity at 7ish, but will probably be there until about 8pm. come along, even just to say hello. LOOK FOR THE FAT LAD ON THE RIGHT!

please f**k off!

Mostyn — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:31:47 GMT

I'm fucking sick of the journos clambering over each other to talk about Manchester fucking City! So fucking what that they signed Carlos Tevez, I dont think it warrants live coverage from a fucking EMPTY press conference room every 3 fucking minutes! Really fucks me off and am starting to fill will bile like I did when all the Chelsea twats were celebrating spending stupid fucking money 6 years ago! Seeing all those Mancs singing about Tevez turns my stomach and I'm gonna turn ...

Have we (Derby County) missed an opportunity?

Mostyn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:26:49 GMT

Just read that Wycombe Wanderers have signed Michael Duberry on a free transfer, 2 year contract! I know he's hardly a youngster, but against us last season, Duberry and Bikey just highlighted exactly what type of player is desperately missing from the Derby defence. WOuld you have liked Derby to have attempted to sign Duberry? I have to admit that personally, I'm a bit pissed off that it looks as though we havent even considered the chance to sign him.

Perhaps it aint a bad thing!

Mostyn — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:42:30 GMT

There are a lot of repetetive articles lately regarding the perceived 'lack of ambition' shown by Derby County, and in particular Nigel Clough for supposedly only wanting to sign players from lower/non-league football. Up until now, my stance is that "we dont know what Nigel his planning! We didnt know about Porter, Bannan and Eustace until they were done deals, so why aren't there deals we DON'T know about now?" Maybe that's a simplistic view, but my optimism is based upon ...

Reading between the lines.

Mostyn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:14:21 GMT

something dawned on me, I sent Adam Pearson an email at the beginning of the week, and it had about 8 questions in the email. He responded, and answered all but one of the questions. I responded asking him again and he hasnt responded. That question was about Chris Riggott, and I was asking if he and Nigel had spoken about Riggott as a potential signing. Then 3 days later, the rumours surface about Middlesboro wanting Hulse, and wonder if Pearson's swerving the question twice could ...

Can i take over this section?

south_eastern_ram — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:18:35 GMT

As Mostyn has left us

The Definitive ‘Character Profiles’ of the top 15 posters!!

Mostyn — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:50:37 GMT

The Definitive ‘Character Profiles’ of the top 15 posters!! As this is my 1000th post, and most have been “EPIC nonsense”, I though it only fitting that this was in a similar category! I put it to the public vote and it seems most people want me to get myself into trouble by publishing my considered opinions on my fellow posters! This is quite a dangerous thing to do, simply because I don’t like being judged and have previously scoffed at people in 606 and DET for doing ...

How do I make it a momentous occasion??

Mostyn — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:10:05 GMT

i WILL close the vote, when I can be bothered!

What does the future of sport hold??

Mostyn — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:19:24 GMT

Has 'political-correctness' and the 'nanny -state' ruined sport? I was talking to someone about England's chances of winning the Ashes this summer, and arrived at the conclusion that if Australia wins, half the battle will have been won in the mind! Australians seem to have a competitive mentality. Ruthless, clinical and driven, they have no qualms about crushing their opponents. Nowadays though in England, the younger generations are bought up to shake hands and be friendly, not ...

I have a feeling, and it goes waayyyyy beyond FURY!!

Mostyn — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:31:37 GMT

Last night I had to stop myself from throwing my laptop across the living room in complete rage. I found a new level, way beyond fury, after reading posts on various forums by Derby County fans! I cannot fathom how ignorant some fans have become. Only a few years ago, our great club was on it’s knees, at the mercy of unscrupulous fraudsters, who were only interesting in personal profit and NOT the long term stability of the club. More recently the club was humiliated and ridiculed. The ...

Football now Evil?

Mostyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:14:02 GMT

Thankfully the Mighty Rams are out of the soul-less farce and heartless ‘brand’ that is the Premier League! I’ve gotta be honest and say, “I don't miss it!” One thing that has become apparent is there is a circle of evil that has transformed the game of the people into what is now just a money-making scheme to help the rich get richer! Who do I blame for this? I’m not sure! There could be a case to blame the big 4, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool ...

Agendas and Priorities

Mostyn — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:40:02 GMT

AGAIN, I couldnt submit this earlier as its blocked in working hours! We're now so close to the end of the season that all of the remaining fixtures are scheduled to be played within a 30-day period. There's much to be confirmed between now and the 3rd May, most importantly Derby County's status within the Championship, and although not a foregone conclusion, most would say that the Mighty Rams are 'as good as' safe for another season. Given the season thus far, ...

A Personal Opinion - 05/03/09

Mostyn — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:29:03 GMT

I have an opinion that some may feel is a little odd, in fact, I have 2 really bizarre opinions. I've adopted this opinion based upon an observation by a friend! Quite simply, I didnt notice it until recently, but it's now my opinion, or at least my 'belief' that Derby County should wear BLACK stockings. In my time as a Derby County supporter, there are two periods that stand out as my favourite times attending and supporting the Mighty Rams. The end of the 80s and into the 90s ...

An audience with Tom Glick

Mostyn — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:04:46 GMT

After my article yesterday "Where do I fit in" (see portal), Tom Glick sent me and email. He has invited me to Pride Park to have a chat with him about the stadium and other issues. I'd previously emailed him regarding "Beam-Back for the Forest games", "improving supporter atmosphere" and "why do you blare music out within a millisecond of the final whistle?" I've never been sycophantic in the emails, although I have been constructive and ...

When will the issues be addressed?

Mostyn — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:34:26 GMT

Taken from my blog:- After yet another inept defensive display, it feels like the club dont appear to be learning from the mistakes they make, and if anything, not only are they not learning, it seems they're making more and more mistakes. This has bugged me for a long time now, and I was very vocal in my belief that the club needs to appoint a defensive coach of sorts! After the Burnley away game in November, I rang Ross Fletcher on the Radio Derby talk in and discussed the ...

Your club needs you.........................to be realistic!!!

Mostyn — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:07:30 GMT

As Derby County played Watford on Sunday, I was on the Golf Course in Brailsford 're-arranging' the turf on the fairway! Although I missed out on tickets, I was actually glad to not be on the trek thru the allotments and into the almost derelict stadium. Halfway thru the round of Golf, my mate turned on the radio for team news and was aghast at what he heard "Rob Hulse at centre-half? What's going on, we've got a £3million pound defender at Palace, and our striker is playing centre ...

End of season report

Mostyn — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:32:33 GMT

Although only in the job for three-and-a-half months, there are certain things you can take from Nigel Clough’s management and impact at the club. If I was to conduct an appraisal on his performance, it would be on the following categories:- Philosophy Tactical Awareness and Selection Player Motivation Team Mentality Media Relations Team Performance Results Philosophy: I believe that Nigel Clough has the correct fundamental philosophy ...

Where do I fit in?

Mostyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:17:41 GMT

As someone who considers himself a devoted and committed football fan, I find that my experiences are somewhat like a roller-coaster ride! Being a Derby County fan is arguably more of a roller-coaster ride than being a fan of any other club. But away from the specifics and attachments of a certain club, being a football fan in general can be somewhat unstable. The feelings I have as a football fan in general range from "Pride" to "Shame", from "involved" to "outcast" ...

Save the game

Mostyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Where's my interest gone? Derby County Posted by mostyn Wed, February 11, 2009 10:40:52 As a Derby fan, I find myself currently possessing what’s called the “feel-good factor”, and judging by some of the things I’ve heard, seen and read, I’m not the only Derby County fan feeling similar. Tonight sees England play a friendly against the Spanish national team, but for what seems like the first time in memory, I have no interest in this game at all, and none of my friends ...

Do you have Faith?

Mostyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:15:12 GMT

I first properly fell in love with Derby County in the late 80s, the Mighty Rams had enjoyed back-to-back promotions under Arthur Cox and Roy McFarland and even though still unfashionable, could still attract a more honest and down to earth 'quality' professional. England internationals Peter Shilton and Mark Wright, and awesome Welsh striker Dean Saunders were all bought in for reasonable transfer fees. Relegation and boardroom turmoil followed. Wright and Saunders went to Liverpool and ...