When Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd completed the purchase of the football club, the first priority was to strengthen and build a squad ready to compete from July 30.
Progress has certainly been made on that front and we believe Derby County will be competitive from the first game of the season. Much of the credit for that goes to Liam Rosenior and the club’s recruitment staff who have done a superb job in helping to bring top class talent to Pride Park Stadium.
We have also been impressed with the work Liam and his coaches have undertaken at Moor Farm Training Ground in creating a style of football that he feels will be successful this season.
It goes without saying that Liam worked tirelessly last season under the most difficult of circumstances and he deserves the opportunity to carry on that work.
As with every aspect of the club, David Clowes and his team are taking their time to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the football side, and to consider all structural options. Liam will retain the title of interim manager and will be given every support and encouragement to make the job his.
This is a new era for Derby County and a new era for Liam as he takes his first steps in management. He has shown a real aptitude and appetite for the job in hand and has the respect of the board as he prepares for an exciting campaign.
In the meantime, the club will be working round the clock to provide Liam with the players and resources he requires to be successful in the role.
