cbirks Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Derby County: Chris Kirchner's takeover of financially-stricken club expected to collapse - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61729900 Don't have a lot of love for Derby (at all), but nonetheless clubs and fans suffering at the hands of corporate ineptitude always makes me wince. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 As a likely promotion rival, rather someone like Kirchner buys them, than Mike Ashley....who is waiting in the wings if they become desperate and drop the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 EFL are completely useless. I can't work out why he was deemed the preferred bidder. Nixon seems to think he may still get the deal done but my opinion is Ashley will swoop in now. Seems to do the business quite quickly despite the negativity surrounding him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 This was predictable and exactly what Ashley was waiting on the sidelines for. Expect him to be the next owner of Derby at much less than was being paid in this deal. As a side note the administrators should be dissolved they’ve been diabolical. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, swfcGibbo said: EFL are completely useless. I can't work out why he was deemed the preferred bidder. Nixon seems to think he may still get the deal done but my opinion is Ashley will swoop in now. Seems to do the business quite quickly despite the negativity surrounding him. It’s not the EFL that deems the preferred bidder, it’s the Administrator. The EFL just determine whether or not they are fit and proper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Tamworthowl said: It’s not the EFL that deems the preferred bidder, it’s the Administrator. The EFL just determine whether or not they are fit and proper! Thanks for the clarification That actually makes it worse. Financially savvy companies dealing with insolvency on a regular basis should be in a position to assess properly. Still think it was bizarre he was chosen even if he completes the deal. Writing is on the wall when they are parading the club in Derby County hoodies before they have got their wallets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoesJackHunt Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, swfcGibbo said: Thanks for the clarification That actually makes it worse. Financially savvy companies dealing with insolvency on a regular basis should be in a position to assess properly. Still think it was bizarre he was chosen even if he completes the deal. Writing is on the wall when they are parading the club in Derby County hoodies before they have got their wallets out. They’ll just go with the highest offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, swfcGibbo said: Thanks for the clarification That actually makes it worse. Financially savvy companies dealing with insolvency on a regular basis should be in a position to assess properly. Still think it was bizarre he was chosen even if he completes the deal. Writing is on the wall when they are parading the club in Derby County hoodies before they have got their wallets out. Administrators are only interested in using the funds of the highest bidder to 1. Get the best deal for the many creditors 2. Pay their own enormous fees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys Salopettes Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 37 minutes ago, Morepork said: As a side note the administrators should be dissolved they’ve been diabolical. This It is rumoured they may be close associates of Mel Morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 30 minutes ago, swfcGibbo said: Writing is on the wall when they are parading the club in Derby County hoodies before they have got their wallets out. I agree - hate to see this - giving people false hope etc The serious guys talk with their money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinowl Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Right. Sod em. Go get Flint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Wrong section surely not Wednesday related 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyowl1 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Unless Mel Morris gets what he wants for the ground then any deal is tough to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUCE LEE Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoyBeevers Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I want them to stay in business and afloat, but in a way that maximises our advantage ahead of them next season. So a dragging out of the process that slows up any transfer activity, and maybe gives them a modest points deduction that stops them challenging for the top 6….sort it Carlsberg. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 So would this mean Derby start next season on minus points if it doesn’t get sorted? I’ve nothing against them but it wouldn’t hurt our chances of going up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtawnyowl Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 The deal is in danger of collapse AND, apparently, Kirchner has failed to provide the money to pay the players May wages. Absolutely scandalous!! Whoever heard of players not being paid the wages due to them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 It does affect us though. A potential rival being hamstrung is good news for us competitively. Players we might both be interested in are going to choose us. Like Gregory did last summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdog1121 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, Nero said: It does affect us though. A potential rival being hamstrung is good news for us competitively. Players we might both be interested in are going to choose us. Like Gregory did last summer. Yeah, Derby you would have thought would be a potential rival at the top of the table, I have no love for Derby but would not want them to disappear, however a protracted sale that screws up their recruitment and their competitiveness next season would not be a bad thing for us.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TrickyTrev said: So would this mean Derby start next season on minus points if it doesn’t get sorted? I’ve nothing against them but it wouldn’t hurt our chances of going up. My thoughts too. And in fairness, considering Derby's previous history or not paying wages and the substantial period spent in administration, EFL should also retain oversight on spending, facilitated through ratifying player registrations. A club who have been close to going bust for so long, shouldn't suddenly be allowed to spend recklessly. Edited June 8, 2022 by striker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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