RamsTrust

Thank you for your email. We also note Trevor Birch’s response on behalf of the EFL. Firstly, it is very important to state that we absolutely understand the frustration and distress of the fans, particularly since the turn of the year. We receive a huge quantity of correspondence daily and are also aware of the considerable press reporting and social media activity. Clearly, some of the reports have been closer to the truth than others. Before a sale is finalised,…

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I think it is important that I first clarify the EFL’s position regarding the issue of deadlines which you raise in your letter.  The EFL will permit a club to play in its competition while in administration for a maximum of 18 months. However, a club will not be permitted to start two consecutive seasons in administration. Given Derby County entered administration in September 2021, after the beginning of the 2021/22 season, it is the 18-month deadline that is more…

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Dear Mr Birch, Mr Jackson NEED FOR A CLEAR PROCESS FOR DERBY COUNTY TO EXIT ADMINISTRATION We are writing on behalf of our members to express serious concerns over the ongoing attempts to conclude a sale of Derby County. On 12 June, the EFL said it was changing the terms of the current suspension of the club’s share in the EFL to give the EFL greater ability to become involved in the club’s attempts to exit administration. Mr Birch noted…

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Today, RamsTrust sent a letter to Quantuma, the administrators at Derby County: Dear Carl, Andrew and Richard, RamsTrust has worked positively with Quantuma since the administration process started in September 2021. We are disheartened that you have not been able to bring Derby County out of administration, as another deadline has passed, despite your best efforts. We are now extremely fearful that the EFL will not be able to allow the club to start the next football season. In your…

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