Nottingham Forest fans have been teasing Derby County after reports named George Clooney as a possible new owner for the Rams.
Hollywood star Clooney has been following Wayne Rooney's side for more than six years having first been introduced by co-star Jack O'Connell. The two actors worked together on a film called Money Monster, with their downtime spent watching the Rams in action.
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“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 said.
“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.”
Derby have been in administration since September and Forest fans have been teasing their local rivals about the rumoured interest.
This is what some Forest fans had to say on social media...
@_MrJoey: Well there’s more chance of Julia Roberts wanting a date with me!
@UK88_: If that happens, the Batman & Robin film would no longer be the most embarrassing thing Clooney would be associated with #dcfc
@halpinJamie: Seen it all now. #dcfcfans actually think Clooney wants to buy them. They really are the gift that keeps giving
@mrmonkfish65: If Clooney buys Derby he could do a film franchise, called League 1 and then League 2 .. etc
@winnits: Ocean’s Eleven Points
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