EFL ACT AFTER DERBY DEBACLE

the eFL are planning to overhaul the system of appointing administrators for failing clubs following the Derby county debacle. insolvency experts Quantuma have taken more than £2million in fees without yet securing a deal for the sale of the club. the administrators were appointed by Derby last september, but despite identifying american businessman chris Kirchner as the preferred bidder last month, the proposed sale remains in the balance as it is contingent upon Derby council buying Pride Park from former owner Mel Morris. Quantuma have been criticised for wasting time and money, particularly in their doomed decision to launch a legal challenge against Derby’s 21-point penalty, which cost over £400,000. the eFL are considering a process which would see them compile a shortlist of approved administrators rather than giving clubs free rein.