George Clooney speaks out for first time on the Derby County rumours that he is a fan of the club and talk of buying the Championship outfit.
The Hollywood actor George Clooney has confirmed that he is supports the Rams after being introduced to the club by co-star Jack O’Connell.
The duo worked together on a film called Money Monster, and when they unwind, they end up watching the Rams in action.
He has been following the Rams for the last six years #dcfc #dcfcfans https://t.co/ci15L80Ec5
— Derby County Live (@dcfc_live) March 25, 2022
Clooney was linked with an interest in Derby back in 2017, and while some are sceptical about that, the actor has now confirmed that the stories are true.
“I was introduced to the Rams by Jack O’Connell a few years ago when we were making a movie together. He was so passionate about his team and has followed Derby County all his life,” he told DerbyshireLife.
“I asked him a few questions and there was no stopping him – he really loves the club and knows so much about it. I had to admire that and listening to the club’s history was quite intriguing and fired my imagination.
“I watched a few games on TV and gradually I began to understand soccer better and began to look out for Derby County’s games and results. I have been watching ever since.”
Since then. it’s gone down hill for Derby, who have been in administration for six months, looking for a preferred bidder and while some are losing patience, feeling in the dark, and are uncertain the club will exist in the near future, Clooney reckons that there are brighter times ahead.
“Derby has a great football club with a fantastic history and I am sure there is a great future too,” he predicts. “I know that there have been problems in recent times but nothing that cannot be fixed and under the circumstances the team has been working really hard and playing well.”
And he has a special mention to his fellow supporters: “It’s obvious to me looking on that as well as the players on the pitch, the fans have played their part too.”
It was the passion of the fans in England that first got Clooney keen on the beautiful game we all know and love. “I have worked with quite a few British football fans and their moods were often dependent on how well their favourite soccer team had performed in their latest game,” he said.
“I found it quite curious and wanted to know what made that happen. Nobody wants to see their team lose but it seemed that British football fans were much more involved in the importance of the result.”
“My interest in soccer has certainly grown in recent years and a few years ago I was asked if I would like to be involved with a group of others looking to buy Malaga Football Club in Spain.
“It was quite an exciting prospect but ultimately it fell through. Perhaps owning a football club is the next best thing to playing for one. Maybe, one day….”
Derbyshire MP Nigel Mills said on the Clooney comments: “Wow, we’re absolutely desperate for a new owner so this would be superb.
“It would be fantastic for the local economy and bring in millions. It would raise the profile enormously. I hope he can get in touch with the administrators. It would be tremendous.”
Derby North MP Amanda Solloway also welcomed the interest, saying: “This situation has been going on for far too long and it would be brilliant if George Clooney who loves football and has a passion was to buy it.
“I’m really committed to seeing the current problems come to an end. Derby fans have a strong passion for Derby and George is right when he says that Derbyshire is a wonderful county.
“Like all fans, I am holding on for when a preferred bidder can be announced and our much loved club will be saved.”
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Twitter users reacted as George Clooney speaks for the first time on thise Derby County rumours…
@ramswriter: Consortium of Jack O’Connell Niall Horan and George clooney incoming
@ElizabethSlatts: I always thought he had great taste… 😂
@ijclarke72: We would have him over Mel any day. People in to run it daily.. let’s see who they announce next week, still wishing Ashley
@PaulaHenley7: You couldn’t make this up! If he pays the price, sorts the debts and brings in a team who know how to run a football club then why not. My only concern is it seems ‘on trend’ for actors to do this . This shouldn’t be a hobby ⚽️🐏
@GaryLewisWright: Send George a shirt with Oceans 11 on it.
@derbyjack1991: I’d love that
@TimWalk31278264: Can he arrange for Mel to be deposited in a snake-infested, tropical jungle, with just a blunt machete, a pair of speedos and two cans of Relentless? Like Ed Stafford, but not with him. If he gets back to Derbyshire’s sunny climes, we may start to consider forgiveness. May….
@Eggshen71: Clooney and Rooney. Solicitors to the undead.
@FinlandRam23: Buy, buy, buy
@carolbradycpcm: He has my condolences 😉
@BellAndrew96: Incredible hahahahaahaha
@superglassy: Does he fancy making a bid? Cmon George! 🐏
@BuxtonHW: Can he buy us? #SaveDerbyCounty
@Simon_DCFC_ryan: Man’s got everything. Why do that to yourself 😂 #dcfc #dcfcfans
@JackGriffiths44: Announce him as the preferred bidder then
@LouloubellsM: Whoop, always said he is a man of impeccable taste
@matijakrajnik92: Poor fucking bloke.
@tomkenton84: We are fucking massive
@reecewardd_: Somehow George Clooney supporting Derby County doesn’t break the “top ten weirdest things to happen to Derby County this season” list
@Kulz83: First Ryan Reynolds with Wrexham now George Clooney potentially with Derby County 👀 i don’t get it
@rich_burdett: Rooney needs to ask Clooney if he can sign Tommy Mooney.
@Edwards1958: Just read George Clooney considering buying Derby County to help out Wayne Rooney!!!!…….. and I randomly started whistling the theme tune to “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”
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