A consortium set up to support Derby County’s fight out of administration says it remains frustrated over the lack of public information on the future of the club.
Back in January a group including Marketing Derby, Derby City Council and local MPs established a new group called Team Derby to work with administrators Quantuma and the league to find a solution.
Derby’s three manufacturing giants – Alstom, Rolls-Royce and Toyota –also gave their backing to a campaign to save the city’s football club.
The Rams went into administration last autumn and attempts to find a new owner have been recently hampered by financial claims against the club from Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers.
In a new statement Team Derby said: “A further meeting was held today between representatives of Team Derby – Derby City Council, Marketing Derby and local Members of Parliament – with Quantuma (the Derby County Football Club Administrators).
“Its purpose was to seek an update on progress to identify a preferred bidder and ensure the future of Derby County in seeking to exit administration.
“Quantuma have reconfirmed interest remains in buying the club and they are urgently clarifying details before announcing the preferred bidder.
“They explained the types of clarifications they are having to undertake and the reasons behind these.
“Whilst understanding the complexities, Team Derby remain frustrated and concerned about the pace of progress and urged Quantuma to communicate with stakeholders as is reasonably possible.
“Our primary concern remains, not only the survival of Derby County, but the impact of this continuing uncertainty on the wider community of Derby and surrounding areas – the fans, communities and businesses – whose passion continues to bring an incredible energy and profile to attempts to save the club.
“Quantuma have agreed to provide an update in a further meeting to be held later this week.”
