Derek makes an appearance

[Vespula Vulgaris]

Sorry but how can Derek not be responsible?

He was in charge when Wasps went bust.
If someone he employed has messed up, the buck still stops with Derek, he was in charge.

If a ship runs aground the Captain is responsible, whether someone else did that actual mistake or not.

But Derek wasn't the captain, he was the owner of the shipping line. He might have chosen where the ship was gonna sail, and maybe helped appoint a captain, but he wasn't at the helm of that ship.

[Neils]

Sorry but how can Derek not be responsible?

He was in charge when Wasps went bust.
If someone he employed has messed up, the buck still stops with Derek, he was in charge.

If a ship runs aground the Captain is responsible, whether someone else did that actual mistake or not.

But Derek wasn't the captain, he was the owner of the shipping line. He might have chosen where the ship was gonna sail, and maybe helped appoint a captain, but he wasn't at the helm of that ship.

Kind of why he needs to speak out - when he can.

[Bloke in North Dorset]

Nice analogy VV

[W2APS]

Fun anology to use. Of his Fleet of 3 ships (1 shared ownership), 2 have sunk and the other has been gifted to the other half owners who couldn't afford to operate her and laid off all the staff.
The container yard he owned was sold off to the highest bidder and the dry dock to the other half owner of it who has let it out to another shipping company for maintenance works.

😂

[WonkyWasp]

You enjoy rubbing salt into wounds do you? 

[Neils]

You enjoy rubbing salt into wounds do you?

He's one of two.