Stan Collymore calls for Derby County action and warns rival fans

Former Nottingham Forest striker Stan Collymore has urged rival supporters not to “celebrate Derby County going into liquidation” and called for the Rams to be protected “at all costs”. 

By the timeline given by club administrators Quantuma last Friday, steps should’ve been taken toward naming a preferred bidder this week but there is more concern about the future of the club than ever with reports suggesting all the offers are well below what is required.

Football is a tribal sport and some supporters of other clubs have appeared to be reveling in the dire situation at Pride Park.

Despite having spent arguably the most significant spell of his career at East Midlands rivals Forest, Collymore has taken to Twitter to urge fans against such a stance and to call for the club to be protected as one of the 12 founders of the Football League.

If you celebrate Derby County potentially going into liquidation, don't expect support from the football "family" when your time comes, and it will.

Protect Derby County at all cost. One of 12 clubs that should have had cultural legal protection as Founders years ago.

— Stan Collymore ❤️