Derby chief executive Stephen Pearce (right) took over as Derby chief executive in August 2018Derby County chief executive Stephen Pearce says the Championship club want to "build bridges" with the English Football League and fellow clubs. A 'soft' EFL embargo remains in place, which stops the club signing new players or offering contract extensions. In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Pearce said resigning from the EFL board was "a pragmatic and respectful decision and certainly not a protest". "We want to build bridges with the EFL and member clubs, we respect them, both myself and Derby County. "Our objective is always to do what is right for the club, fans, partners, owner and any future owner," said Pearce.

Source: BBC July 05, 2021 13:07 UTC