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Even by Derby County's standards, the last few days have been the definition of whirlwind.

The Rams saw manager Wayne Rooney depart the club on Friday, just as genuine hope began to emerge over yet another takeover. Sunday then saw Liam Rosenior appointed Rooney's replacement, at least in the interim, before another positive bit of news dropped: David Clowes' bid to buy the troubled club had been accepted.

The hope is now that the deal will go through, with Clowes indicating Wednesday as the much-hoped-for day of destiny. Before then there will doubtless be more fretting for Derby supporters to endure.

They have gone through 18 months of unwanted drama with a last-day survival mission in 2021 the high point among a myriad of lows.

Administration, points deductions, takeover sagas and relegation have left supporters clinging to gallows humour but there may now, finally, be light at the end of the tunnel.

The appointment of Rosenior, albeit in the interim, has largely been praised given his knowledge of the club and the respect for him within the game. On Monday morning he will report to Derby's Moor Farm training complex for the start of pre-season training as the club prepare for a first season in the