In a troubled campaign, there appears to finally be a glimmer of hope for Derby County.
The administration-hit Rams have lurched from one crisis to another this season, both on and off-the-field. The biggest obstacle has been the handing down of two separate handicaps, totalling a 21-point deduction.
But with a number of important hurdles now set to be cleared, the path seems to be paved for a potential new owner of the Championship club.