ROSEY’S PRIDE AS NIGHTMARE EASES

DERBY’S long-suffering supporters could sleep a little easier last night after two positive results.

Joint administrators Quantuma announced they have formally accepted an offer from local businessman and big Rams fan David Clowes to buy the club.

And Liam Rosenior looks like staying loyal for now after accepting an offer to become interim manager.

Well-regarded Rosenior (right) was No.2 to Wayne Rooney who quit as manager on Friday.

Property developer Clowes has been granted preferred bidder status, with the aim of completing a takeover by Wednesday.

Clowes Developments Ltd have already bought Pride Park (above) for an estimated £20million from previous owner Mel Morris – who plunged the club into administration last September.

Quantuma said: “Over the course of the last day or so, the joint administrators have continued positive discussions with Derbyshire-based property group Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd which resulted in a credible and acceptable offer being submitted.

“All parties are now working hard to conclude what is still a complex legal transaction within a very short timeframe. ”Once concluded, the transaction will enable the club to move forward and prepare for the upcoming season out of administration.

“It will also ensure that Pride Park Stadium and the club are under the control of a new, local owner with the commitment and resources to enable the club to move forward with a clean slate.”

There was a groundswell among many Derby fans hoping Mike Ashley would buy the club.

But Clowes has emerged from the background after American time-waster Chris Kirchner withdrew his offer to buy the club.