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Derby County Football Club

Current Leadership

David Clowes / Clowes Developments

Owner & Chairman

2022–present

Local property developer David Clowes, through Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, rescued Derby County from administration in July 2022, saving the club from potential liquidation. A lifelong Derby fan, Clowes acquired both the club and Pride Park Stadium, stabilised the finances, and oversaw promotion from League One. He has indicated openness to new investment that would accelerate the club's ambitions.

Manager

NamePositionSince
John EustaceManager2025

Coaching Staff

NamePositionSince
Luke WilliamsAssistant Manager2025
Lee ButlerGoalkeeping Coach2025

Historical Figures

Mel Morris

Owner & Chairman

2015–2022

Tech entrepreneur Mel Morris purchased Derby County in 2015 and invested heavily in an attempt to reach the Premier League, including hiring managers such as Frank Lampard and Phillip Cocu. However, unsustainable spending and financial mismanagement led to the club entering administration in September 2021, with Morris's tenure ending as one of the most cautionary tales in English football ownership.