Peter Gadsby

After securing the takeover of the club, Gadsby and his consortium set about hiring a manager who could rebuild the Derby squad, which at the end of a disappointing season had only one recognised striker, in the form of Paul Peschisolido.

Instead they found themselves in a toughly contested game against West Bromwich Albion, which was reportedly worth £60 million in premiership TV rights for the 2007/08 season.

On 11 March 2010, Gadsby attempted to gain control on the football club in a 37 million pound bid, this is after he has "had enough" of the American owners breaking promises.

He also went on to say in a statement "The qualities I value most in business and in life are passionate commitment, loyalty and trust – the very things I have always offered during a lifelong love affair with Derby County and 20 years involved in the running of the club and the development of Pride Park".

Other plans that Gadsby made included a major redevelopment initiative for 70 acres (280,000 m2) of land adjoining Pride Park and renewing my commitment to the Pride Plaza project, which offers a variety of dining and refreshment options to improve the match-day experience for supporters, a promise to establish a new trust comprising members of the various supporters' groups and gift to it ten per cent of the equity of DCFC and affordable season tickets and catering.