In contrast to the rather cynical views from some posters on here, the club normally handles fans deaths with some sensitivity.
The statement made today will have been timed to follow an official family announcement in the local paper (Derek lived in Derby, there was one notice in tonight's Mercury as well), it would have been wrong to make any announcement prior to this.
Numerous fans witnessed the medical team trying to save his life, so the club were also correct to make a statement.
The club also react in an appropriate manner if they hear of fans having serious health issues and indeed pass away, we are aware of several instances of this being the case in relation to Trust members.
The club were also one of the first to introduce a memorial garden, where fans can spend a few moments thinking of loved ones, or chose to have a placque in their memory.
The Trust will be critical of the club where justified, but over these kind of events the club handles them extremely well, with Peter Jones taking a key role in doing so.