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Derby County supporters are still digesting news of their club's relegation from the Championship.

Easter Monday saw the Rams' brave fight against the drop end, with defeat to Queens Park Rangers coupled with Reading's draw against Swansea confirming demotion into the third tier next season.

It means Derby fans will see their side play League One football for the first time since 1986 after a horror season including administration, points deductions and transfer embargoes. Despite the grim reality of relegation, manager Wayne Rooney said he was proud of his players efforts.

And that feeling extends to would-be owner Chris Kirchner. The American businessman is in the process of buying the club, having been named as preferred bidder by administrators Quantuma earlier this month.

He recently attended the win over Fulham at Pride Park and has been a vocal presence on social media in the wake of Monday's loss.

Posting on Twitter, replying to a video of Derby fans applauding the team coach as it returned to their training base following defeat in London he wrote: "Say what you want… I’m buying the right club with the right fans. We will be back. And we will be better.