Derby administrators have optimistic outlook but warn of ‘difficult decisions’

Derby’s administrators are confident a credible buyer will be found for the club (Joe Giddens/PA)

Derby’s administrators have offered hope to the club’s supporters and say they are confident of finding a buyer by the end of the year.

But they warned the disparity in revenue between the Premier League and Championship meant other second-tier clubs would fall into the same trap as Derby “time and time again”.