INTERVIEW | David Clowes

David Clowes speaks to RamsTV's Owen Bradley about Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd's takeover of Derby County and his own love of the club.
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[@y002cjw]

What a gentleman. Hope the fans get the success David Clowes deserves. I'm a few years older but David's memories are similar to mine. My first year of properly going to games was in the third division. Great memories. Would love to buy you a pint or three some day David.

[@Gollumfili]

Stability is a word that I am definitely on board with! This is going to take time and we need to be patient. COYR

[@lukeday242]

First and foremost, thank you mr Clowes. You have saved a historical football club and taken it out of messy hands. Every fan owes you a debt and untainted loyalty. "Picking up a bag of sweets from the corner shop!" The simplest of things with his dad, proper memory building! Please dont hound this man, he should be able to sit where he wants!!! Thank you and we will stand by you forever. Up the rams!

[@dramaticsz6553]

I already love Clowes 😂😂

[@ramsfanyt8227]

Such a down to earth guy and glad that he's brought us out of this mess. I like the sound of his end goals with closer alignment with the EFL and stability.

[@mattcarnell4763]

such a down to earth League one lol

[@mattcarnell4763]

u reds

[@ramsfanyt8227]

@@mattcarnell4763 Well we shouldn't be here on merit.

[@chandlerbingbong]

Great interview. It's nice that he talked fondly of Lionel. 👍👍

[@stevemasterton1577]

Many thanks from all the derby county supporters here in New Zealand.

[@thomasalmond3311]

How did Derby become popular in New Zealand?, just curious.

[@stevemasterton1577]

I the 70s derby was very successful and I think people saw that and got on board but obviously liverpool and Manchester United were still more popular

[@bigdogpr]

“Buy in”. THAT is exactly how a leader leads a football club. Getting buy in from everyone means everyone marching in the same direction with passion and commitment. Mad respects! I can’t be prouder of my football club.

[@jb9433]

When you say 'buy in' does it mean we all have to give some money? Would a pound each a month be enough?

[@boostboyfabrications4499]

Well done , true fan and it must be a very hard thing to do to buy a football club especially in the state of derby. You look after us fans and we will keep coming back time and time again 31000 yesterday true fans👍

[@ashleyclarke1704]

Like the way this guy talks. Obviously a big Derby fan and I believe the club is in a good/safe pair of hands. Total respect mr Clowes!!

[@CJ70-]

Thank you so much for the efforts undertaken by yourself and staff to purchase the club I dread to think what would have been in store for us if Chris Kirchner got his grubby hands on it .

[@thomasalmond3311]

Are you only slagging of Kirchner because he's American?.

[@johnnyonenote376]

Very experienced business team and a solid company. Also, importantly, family rooted in Debyshire and clearly genuinely cares about the stability and long term future of Derby County. This is the best possible outcome for this great club and I can only wish David and his team the very best. In Liam and his coaches, we also happen to have a very talented group looking after the playing side too - very impressed with the balance between experience and youth coming through on the playing side. 31, 000 loyal fans for a season opener in Division 1 ? Brilliant !

[@simontrotman109]

What a top man. Thankyou from the bottom of every DCFC supporters heart for what you have done for the club and the community. I'm so excited about our future together...

[@xey7459]

legend, proper derby accent as well. what a guy.

[@bigdogpr]

This interview has aged incredibly well. Thank you, David. Legend! COYR!

[@dracaj65]

One word..... class

[@kullyg]

I wish I was on that tube...I would have given him the biggest hug ever 🐏🐏🐏

[@stuartbeech604]

Great to hear the owner reminisce about his time as a Derby fan. Also respect his focus on the need for stability and also really impressed with the pride in takes in representing Derby County. And theres also the matter of the huge gratitude we fans have for him for saving the club. Onwards and upwards. COYR!

[@soultaff]

That’s it my minds made up . 5.26 going on the back of my shirt . I reckon it should catch on big time 🤔 . Thank you so much David Clowes and your team for saving us from a precipice! DTID “ one club , one love “ 💪🖤🐏🐏🐏

[@mistad309]

Top bloke with genuine ❤️ for Derby County. Thank you and welcome to our beloved club. Let the good times roll 🐏

[@mj0309mj]

Proud to support a club with this gent as as an owner. Full backing today and always

[@joooools01]

Love this...we're on our way back

[@tomnorth6024]

Mr Clowes deserves to never have to buy a pint in Derby again.

[@foxcastjosh]

Watching this after us rams gained promotion back to the championship and wow I love this man!!! Up the derby

[@mrkolasa.]

Thanks for doing this interview Mr Clowes and thanks for saving DCFC he's one of our own👊 🐑 🐏

[@nicknewey6152]

What a man!

[@apukdcfc]

Thanks for saving the club!! Legend!!

[@paultatler9645]

Merry Christmas to David Clowes and all Rams fans.

[@tomlinsons18]

Forever Grateful, I can now take my 2 lads to experience the atmosphere of Pride Park rocking, all thanks to this man.....🤝🤝🙏

[@Cudders37]

Thank you

[@gregp5257]

What a great result he talks commonsense and truly sounds like a Derby man, best of luck lads from Oz 🇦🇺

[@thomasalmond3311]

How did Derby become popular in Australia?, just curious.

[@gregp5257]

Just started following in the 80’s Mc Farland Rioch etc - their grit and determination always impressed. Kept following - Brian Clough legendary Manager

[@peternicho]

It's very clear that the chairmen is a fan of Derby County Lets back him to the hilt and try to fill Pride Park this season.

[@_Damian_.]

I think we definitely dodged a bullet with Kirchner pulling out. To have someone running the club who first and foremost is a proper Derby fan is a blessing!

[@gregsvoice5628]

What a great guy.

[@jamesbedding]

First time ever bought a season ticket -,he’s worth it

[@stevepeachey6469]

Look at what we got, in the end. This awesome man mentions a certain word- Integrity! The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles! Imagine then, if that crook kirchner had got his grubby hands on our club ? I know, it doesn't bare thinking about, right ?

[@marcushd5776]

Good lad🤟🏼

[@topcat4759]

Good not have asked for a better guy. Certainly more trustworthy than CH but at least we dodged that bullet. DC knows the history of the club, George and Hector my two favourites as a kid. Hopefully he can get us back where we belong and beating Forest 4 - 1 again. Good start yesterday.

[@yeoldedirtyram]

I was at that game - Derby 4 Forest 1 With me Dad. Best game apart from the Newcastle Cup game in 76. Lets get the atmosphere back.

[@mixmax1953]

Very revealing interview, it's great that he's a true fan and brings some genuine integrity to the club. Just hope he doesn't get carried away and start overspending money we haven't got. This has to be a long term project considering where we are now. Good luck to him

[@Dan-jg7zl]

A true fan like Mel Morris was. Wake up!

[@mixmax1953]

@@Dan-jg7zl was thinking more Lionel Pickering, but no one complained about Morris till he did a runner.

[@Dan-jg7zl]

@@mixmax1953 that's because derby fans are naive. Clowes is another millionaire until he proves otherwise by achieving positive things with Derby. Talk is cheap.

[@markgregory5993]

Thanks for saving our club David

[@theoptiml]

Thank you mr Clowes for saving my beloved club. Thank you thank you thank you x

[@dabrahamturner]

Any cheeky shots of the Twitter admin?

[@db0800]

Jammy git watching that team back then. How bout re-creating those times Dave since I never had the pleasure? Problem is games full of cheats these days who claim its part of the game. I beg to differ

[@Stringer13ell]

Have you sold all the chairs?

[@stewhiteywhite2413]

Definitely a 🌈

[@peternicho]

Fake account that has no content at all a little like his brain. Why people create comment accounts without revealing who they are shows their intentions that are sad and have no part in football.

[@stewhiteywhite2413]

Turning into a tinpot club

[@pognin]

Who do u support mate?

[@stewhiteywhite2413]

@@pognin county derby

[@theoptiml]

We will never be a tinpot club