In our previous conversations with Stuart Webb, the former Derby County secretary, chief executive, director and chairman discussed the importance of ‘building a club, not a team’, his role in saving Derby from going out of business in 1984, and how his innovative ideas allowed the Rams to compete at the top of Division…
Rumours about a possible new investor in Derby County surfaced in May. RamsTrust was immediately contacted by members to ask what we knew about the situation, with the answer being – then and now – “the same as anyone else”! A discussion was started on our RamsTrust Active email list and we asked for…
Further progress has been made over recent weeks in the evolution of a framework that seeks to mitigate the sort of risks that triggered the problems at Sheffield Wednesday and too many other clubs, including our own. Changes in financial regulation As Derby fans are well aware and as alluded to elsewhere, English football…
The last month or so has seen a number of important developments applicable to the credibility and sustainability of the professional game at EFL Championship level, from the perspective of both the governance of individual clubs and of their compliance with rules designed to protect the sporting integrity of the game. “Spygate the sequel”…
Congratulations to Matt Clarke who was overwhelmingly voted RamsTrust Player of the Season 2025/2026 by our members. All RamsTrust members who took part in the vote were entered into a prize draw to present the trophy. Pictured above is Matt receiving the award from members Roger Bourne, Gary Holman and Peter Haynes before the…