“I would have to say let’s get it done”: Derby County fan pundit gives verdict on Mike Ashley’s ownership bid

There are currently three bidders hoping to purchase the club that is currently facing the threat of liquidation while in administration. 

It was reported earlier this week that the former Newcastle United owner Ashley is now the leading candidate to take over the club once administrators Quantuma can go ahead with installing new owners.

Financial issues arising with Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers have slowed down the process of getting new owners into the club significantly.

But those disagreements are now being resolved, which is paving the path for Quantuma to make a decision on the club’s future imminently. 

Straw believes that Ashley has the make-up of an ideal owner, given the club’s need for financial stability and experience.

“If the reports are to be believed, that Mike Ashley is in the prime position to take over Derby County, from this Derby fan I would have to say let’s get it done,” Straw told Football League World. 

“I think what Derby are going to need from any owner is somebody who’s got experience, who knows how to run business and, more importantly, knows how to run a football club.

“We know Mike Ashley ticks those boxes. 

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However, Straw doesn’t believe that Ashley will be able to put money into the club immediately due to the current restrictions that the club face as a consequence of administration.

“We also know Mike Ashley has made a tidy profit from selling Newcastle, but I don’t expect him to plough that money into Derby.

“I think the restrictions that Derby have got in this moment in time, with embargoes and financial restrictions because of administration, and even coming out of administration, the rules that we have to stick to, he’s not going to be able to put in a massive amount of