Derby County fans finally got their wish granted on Friday night.
After nine long months of the club wallowing in administration and after numerous botched takeovers, David Clowes completed his purchase of the club. A lifelong fan, Clowes said getting the deal over the line was a proud moment and that joy was certainly matched by Rams' fans.
There is now genuine optimism ahead of the club's first season in the third tier since 1986 after a wretched 18 months that has included transfer embargoes, points deductions, administration and culminated in relegation. Clowes knows all too well the task he and those members of staff tasked with the recruitment aspect are up against.
