Championship update from ol' Anchor!
Mel Morris, Derby's former owner, and Steve Gibson, current Middlesbrough chairman, have reached an agreement which will let Derby County be liability-free from "claims" which have prevented a takeover for many months. Whilst the EFL did absolutely nothing despite even MP's discussing it in parliament, both parties have reached an amicable agreement. This will mean Mike Ashley or The Binnies can proceed with the takeover of Derby, saving them from impending liquidation.
Derby currently sit 4 points adrift safety and with more than 40 points still to play for, could still push for a mid-table finish. Based Rooney and his team management skills.
On the subject of finances tho, I did mention other teams facing monetary woes in prior discussions. Seems Derby's death could have a replacement.
Hull's situation with the Turk is still to be determined and we'll likely be talking about them in a season or so. Meanwhile Vincent Tan seemingly is content with Cardiff's continued downward spiral. However it's Reading who have everything to fear going forward. Majority share owner, Dai Yongge, recently had to dissolve his secondary club; Beijing Renhe within the Chinese league after failing to win promotion. Those out of the loop, the Chinese League (via CCP) imposed harsh new restrictions on player wages and other miscellaneous factors, ending the short lived million dollar retirement bed for various bang average players like Hulk and Oscar. With new CCP rules also hindering upon large scale sports investments internationally, relegation may in fact kill Reading as they'll be placed under harsher FFP rules in League 1.
Do not be surprised if Reading end up following the same path as Bolton did and face a large point deduction to begin life in League 1 as they struggle to find a new possible buyer.
