The Nottingham Forest Supporters' Trust have wished rivals Derby County luck in their pursuit of a new owner.
It was announced earlier this week that Chris Kirchner, an American businessman, had withdrawn his offer to take over the club. A statement from Quantuma, who are Derby's administrators, read: "The joint administrators can confirm that today, Mr Kirchner has withdrawn his offer to acquire the business and assets of The Club."
This has put the Rams' future as a football club in incredible danger and reports now suggest Mike Ashley, former Newcastle United owner, may be in the running to save Forest's East Midlands rivals from liquidation. "Football is enhanced by rivalry and banter," the NFFC Trust said. "All fans understand and share the humour to be had from their greatest rivals suffering on the pitch. An existential threat however transcends rivalry for most of us. We wish #dcfc good luck in finding a decent owner. #nffc"
