John Sleightholme Resigns as Chairman of Derby County
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Reasons are a bit sketchy at the moment but have been put down as ‘Personal Reasons'. However it is understood that Mr Sleightholme has been at odds with his fellow Directors for quite some time and his calling for local people to take over the club has increased the friction between himself and other board members.
More news as it happens…………
Further statement:
A statement from Mr Sleightholme read: "It is with deep regret I resign aschairman and director of Derby County FC Ltd with immediate effect.
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that without my knowledge meetings have been held, important decisions taken,
and documents signed.
"In my opinion, these matters should have been raised at a board meeting or
at or least referred to me as chairman. Important information has been
withheld from me.
"Furthermore, at my last board meeting I asked for an independent
investigation into allegations of payments directly or indirectly made to board
members. This request was refused.
"I will continue to give such assistance as I can to help the bank to effect
an orderly change to new ownership. I would like to take this opportunity to
wish Derby County Football Club every success in the future."