Not done yet
The EFL believes the “very future of Derby County" is under threat after an apparent lack of progress made by the club’s administrators, Quantuma.
Derby have been in administration for five months and the EFL says it is “deeply concerned" over the lack of information regarding Quantuma’s proof of funds for the remainder of the 2021-22 season or its preferred bidder.
Quantum had said earlier on Wednesday that the joint administrators were “currently considering bids" for Derby and it hoped to name a preferred bidder “shortly".
An EFL statement on Wednesday read: “The EFL notes the statement issued today by Quantuma (Derby County Administrators) but remains deeply concerned at the lack of any form of substantial progress in respect of the outstanding matters affecting the club.
“Despite requesting an update almost 48 hours ago, there has been no communication from the administrators with correspondence and calls from the EFL going unanswered.
“As a result, the EFL still has no further information on the preferred bidder status or evidence of funding until the end of the season and has advised the administrators that the lack of progress on these two critical issues, amongst others, is threatening the very future of Derby County Football Club.
“The EFL has once again written to the administrators requesting an immediate response to its questions so that the necessary and outstanding clarification is provided, not only for the league, but also for the benefit of the club’s other stakeholders, including its supporters and the local community.
At the end of January, the EFL gave Quantuma a one-month extension to provide proof of funds. On February 28, the EFL said the administrators had not yet done so.
Quantuma’s statement earlier on Wednesday said: “The joint administrators of Derby County Football Club are currently considering bids for the club, following deadlines set for offers at the end of last week.
“Further requests for clarity from prospective purchasers have been sought and we hope to be able to name the preferred bidder shortly.
“We are aware that everyone connected to the club wants to see its future resolved as soon as possible.
“Our duty is to ensure we secure the best long-term outcome for Derby County and we are working hard to achieve this objective."
Cheers Terry
Not done yet
posted on 3/3/22
comment by UNCLE TOM (U1899)
posted 15 minutes ago
They are certainly getting paid a hell of a lot of money
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As I have indicated on previous occasions, an Office Junior alone will be charged out at £100 to £120 an hour
posted on 3/3/22
Well, is it a case of now we are funded till end of season, Buyers are now going to wait and see which league we will be in, and any other points deductions so as to bid accordingly?.
posted on 3/3/22
The bids are in Dixie.
posted on 3/3/22
Quantuma have made statements regarding the timing of things happening that they have failed to keep. I would take anything they say with a pinch of salt because it is quite clear they don’t give a damn about the club staff, who are in the dark just as much as the fans as to what is happening. The communication between the Administrators, the staff, the players is abysmal. The various supporters groups are being fed bs by the Administrators along with everyone else.
posted on 3/3/22
After the debacle of the first takeover I'm taking most soundbites (around timeframes) with a pinch of salt.
posted on 4/3/22
Joz sold to a US team
posted on 4/3/22
Oh well only a 90 min trip to Charlotte to see Joz "play" for me.
posted on 4/3/22
Which team, Dixie ?
posted on 4/3/22
comment by FinlandRam (U3621)
posted 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Joz sold to a US team
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A strange one really. He's been with us, what, 2 years and scored one goal ??? Never settled here nor into our preferred style of play nor ever got to grips with the Championship. Would he have played again this season....maybe not. That said he seemed to work best with Plange....who is also leaving at the end of the season....so all in all it was for the best all round I'd say....
posted on 4/3/22
comment by Terry Hennessey (U22420)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by FinlandRam (U3621)
posted 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Joz sold to a US team
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A strange one really. He's been with us, what, 2 years and scored one goal ??? Never settled here nor into our preferred style of play nor ever got to grips with the Championship. Would he have played again this season....maybe not. That said he seemed to work best with Plange....who is also leaving at the end of the season....so all in all it was for the best all round I'd say....
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Not to mention the admins basically needed the money to fund the season …