Derby County owner David Clowes has been left reeling after Turki Alalshikh's bombshell move. The billionaire had been in talks to buy a share of the club, but announced via his X account that there was not enough time to prepare the team for the forthcoming season.
Supporters reacted furiously to the move, and Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has come out in support of Clowes, saying he deserves to keep a hefty deposit. MacAnthony told TalkSport, 'I imagine they've done a lot of planning around this. I am sure the manager was kept briefed.'
What happened?
Turki Alalshikh's bombshell move has left Derby County reeling. The billionaire had been in talks to buy a share of the club, but announced via his X account that there was not enough time to prepare the team for the forthcoming season.
Why it matters for Derby County
The move has left the club in a difficult position, with supporters reacting furiously to the news. Clowes has been left to pick up the pieces and try to move on from the failed takeover.
What comes next?
It is unclear what the future holds for Derby County, but one thing is certain - the club will need to regroup and move on from the failed takeover. With the new season just around the corner, the club will be looking to put the past behind them and focus on the present.
Derby County are currently 8th in the Championship, with 69 points from 46 games. They have scored 67 goals and conceded 59, with a goal difference of +8. They are 26 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
