Championship - View from the Terraces: Derby

Eurosport - Fri, 14 Nov 16:25:00 2008

Our man in the know at Pride Park expresses his doubts over the long-term suitability of Paul Jewell for the Derby manager's job.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Championship - Paul Jewell, Derby manager - 0

What do you think of the manager? Is there anyone (realistic) out there who would do a better job?

Paul Jewell is starting to show us that he can get wins. However I believe that as a manager he is still not good enough to keep us in the Premier League, should we get there. At this stage he is showing us that perhaps we can get promoted, but it's unlikely. There were rumours that Alan Curbishley would come to our club and do a better job, but he would cost a lot more money.

Who is the best player you've seen playing for another team this season - and who do you fear losing in January?

I would have to say Stephen Hunt for Reading, but we have no chance of getting him. I fear we will lose Giles Barnes and/or Miles Addison.

What was your first match or oldest memory of the club?

I first noticed Derby when Paulo Wanchope was playing for them probably 10 years ago. I think he scored a double over Manchester United, one of the goals was a superb solo effort, which impresses any youngster.

Are you happy with the present hierarchy at the club? Would you prefer a foreign owner or someone from closer to home?

Well the current owners have money, which is what we need at the moment. At the moment I think our ownership is the least of our worries.

What is the relationship like between the club and the fans? Are ticket prices fair?

There is a slight division amongst the fans at the moment. Half believe that Paul Jewell is the man to solidify us in the Premier League. The other half disagree with a lot of his transfer decisions and think that he should be replaced by a different manager, one who will put the club in the top tier of English football. The ticket prices are not bad at all; the Forest tickets cost £28, which is very reasonable considering it's the second most competitive and passionate derby in the UK (Swansea v Cardiff is first, I think). The reasonable ticket prices are responsible for the high attendance figures: each week over 10 per cent of the population of Derby are inside the stadium.

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  1. I agree with what he said... He is by no means a premier league manager... if you think he is you have no idea about football... look at wigan... bruce took over and now they are great... he can promote clubs, thats what he does... doesnt keep them up there. Im a season ticket holder and i agree with him on everything apart from Whanchope, Paulo had no solid strength on the field, most matches it was like he was never there.

    From wearederby, on Wed 19 Nov 7:36AM

  2. With regards to Jewell being sacked you are talking out of your a*@%e. The majority of TRUE RAM'S fans do not want to see Derby go into the Premieshop this season. Let us build on what we have got. How many matches do you go to?!!!!!!!!!

    From munki, on Sun 16 Nov 2:53PM

  3. Hmmm tricky.trees? Trees as in a Forest?
    Best Game we have played so far!!

    From MARK, on Sat 15 Nov 5:21PM

  4. how is what he is saying rubbish?? kid is right.

    Where it say he a armchairer?

    From Keitho, on Fri 14 Nov 8:25PM

  5. darby r a shame to the league's and a shamfull club with the best lowest points ever last season u should be with leeds;) down and OUT;) r club r a joke and whats his name paul something he's the biggest joke of all time in football, he should be doing ladies netball not football do u argree "rams fans";):?):).............come on the SWANS;):):)

    From Chris C, on Fri 14 Nov 2:52PM

  6. Let the poor bugger get us promoted first,then sack him!

    From wguy123@..., on Thu 13 Nov 6:10PM

  7. Rubbish from a Newbie. First match against Man Utd says it all - thinks all matches last 10 mins like match of the day no doubt,

    From elbucko@..., on Thu 13 Nov 2:14PM

  8. "Our man in the know" - Don't make me laugh - what rubbish from this arm chair fan is spouting .

    From IAN, on Thu 13 Nov 1:29PM

  9. Don E - I also live in Spain, how do you get to listen to Derby's games over there? I get restricted access to Radio Derby over the net... I have had to make do with going to watch Barca play, El Barça es más que un Club! Pero, viva la Rams!

    From rusgb, on Thu 13 Nov 12:56PM

  10. Let's have more cheering and less jeering from you Rams 'fans'. Whilst I now live in Spain you can still hear my shouts of encouragement when I listen to the Audio Commentary on Saturdays.We have experienced the good times lets have faith that these times will be just around the corner.From:- Spanish Harlem.

    From Don, on Fri 19 Sep 9:53AM

  11. i have got owls in my shed they are not s???????? wed??????????

    From janet, on Wed 17 Sep 1:20PM

  12. If you had some sense ady you would support the owls =]

    From Stevie G, on Tue 16 Sep 11:23PM

  13. Did you go to school and learn to spell tricky? Doubt it..... If you had some inteligence you would not support the Red Dogs!!!

    From Adrian, on Tue 16 Sep 7:56PM

  14. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Derby are beating forest who are a pathetic excuse for a joke, led by swill!

    From Keitho, on Tue 16 Sep 3:26PM

  15. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Direby are a joke, led by a jester.

    From ashley, on Tue 16 Sep 2:47PM
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