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RamsTrust AGM 2024

RamsTrust AGM 2024

Yesterday evening, September 12th, saw RamsTrust host its Annual General Meeting in Harrison’s Hub at Pride Park Stadium. The meeting was opened by Chair, Hilary Leam, who greeted members and guests, with particularly warm welcomes for Rams owner David Clowes and special guests and Rams legends John O’Hare and Robin van der Laan. Hilary gave the Chair’s report detailing RamsTrust’s work over the past year, dominated by the creation of the new Supporters’ Board to sit alongside the existing Supporters’…

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Important notice – member email addresses

Important notice – member email addresses

Our August newsletter has been emailed to members this evening. Please check your junk mail folder if it has not appeared in your inbox. If you are a RamsTrust member and have not received the newsletter, please contact membership@ramstrust.org.uk to update your email address.

Hilary Leam appointed to new Derby County Supporters’ Board

Hilary Leam appointed to new Derby County Supporters’ Board

RamsTrust is delighted to announce that its Chair, Hilary Leam, will be a member of the new Derby County FC Supporters’ Board. Hilary, who has served as our Chair for the past 18 months, has extensive experience in serving as a board member, board advisor or non-executive director for companies in the health and wellness sector, ranging from Holland & Barrett International through to start-ups. The independent Supporters’ Board will represent the interests of the Derby County’s supporters, working in…

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The Final Piece of the Jigsaw – a Tribute to Willie Carlin by Jim Coyle (RamsTrust vice-chair)

The Final Piece of the Jigsaw – a Tribute to Willie Carlin by Jim Coyle (RamsTrust vice-chair)

Think about the impact that Ebou Adams had on last season’s promotion team. Multiply it by 10. That’s the level of transformation brought by Willie Carlin to Brian Clough’s second tier Rams. Willie began his career at his hometown club, Liverpool, in 1956. However he only made one senior appearance for the Anfield club before being sold to York City for (even in those days) a paltry £1500. His performances at York belied the fee and he was soon on…

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RamsTrust meets John O’Hare

RamsTrust meets John O’Hare

In the Derby County Complete Record, Gerald Mortimer describes John O’Hare as having ‘no pace or physicality but essential for Derby’s style – marvellous ball control, could hold passes under intense pressure, totally unselfish’. As Brian Clough and Peter Taylor’s first signing for Derby, the Scottish forward played 308 times for the Rams between August 1967 and August 1974, scoring 81 goals. Known to his team mates as ‘Solly’, John’s main role was to bring others into play while defenders…

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