If a current buyer does not settle all remaining debt in accordance with EFL guidelines, Derby could lose more points next season.
Derby might face Point Deduction
Quantuma, the administrators, were supposed to be deciding on a preferred bidder on Friday, with an update expected next week. Up to five parties are said to be interested in the ailing Championship team, which is coached by former England captain Wayne Rooney.
However, potential owners must agree to pay unpaid football creditors at least 25% of their debts, or the club will lose at least 15 points.
After being punished a total of 21 points this season, 12 for having entered administration in September, and nine for prior financial infractions, the Rams are currently eight points out of playoff contention with seven games remaining.
About the EFL Regulations
A new points punishment is expected to be levied if a team wants to exit administration without paying a ‘minimum dividend,’ according to EFL regulations. Smaller local businesses that rely on matchday revenue, as well as other services like St John’s Ambulance, are examples of unsecured creditors.
A penalty like that would almost certainly be more harmful to Derby next season than this one. Rooney has done an excellent job of keeping Derby’s survival hopes alive, but staying up remains a hard challenge.
If they receive a 15-point penalty in League One next season, it will be devastating to their chances of returning to the Championship – or even staying in it if they survive relegation this season.
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