Sadly that is probably right. Has anyone had a look on any Derby forums to see what they are saying? I would bet that few are taking the moral stance and declaring that the club should sack them all. They will be convincing themselves that the punishment for the youngsters is enough and...
This. I would imagine most players will have clauses relating to negligence. For example didn't that idiot Bendtner at Arsenal bemoan to the fans that his high wages were justified as he was never allowed to go on skiing holidays.
This! Offload the older crocked player on the big wages and just do a fluffy PR job with the more valuable assets. Very well played by Derby if we assume their employment law chaps have done their homework.