Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney has stepped down as Derby manager after 17 turbulent months on the day hopes grew for a takeover of the club by a local property group.

Secondly, as a proud Derby supporter, it was inconceivable to me that the club was at risk of falling away.” Earlier Derby’s administrators had said the club would be able to start the season after receiving a loan from Clowes Developments, the group pursuing a takeover. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support.

Wayne Rooney has today informed Derby County Football Club that he wishes to be relieved of his duties as first team manager with immediate effect.

I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. 'Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. I wish you all the best and much success for the future.’

Wayne Rooney has left his role as Derby manager after informing the club he wished to be relieved of his duties, the League One club have announced.

I wish you all the best and much success for the future.” I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support.

Wayne Rooney has decided to call time on his spell as Derby County boss as attention turns to his next move with clubs in the Premier League and ...

With a squad full of Championship know how, there will be an expectation that Norwich sit near the top of the table from day one. Parker has twice taken Fulham down and is out to prove he can keep a club up. Everton just avoided the drop last term with Lampard at the helm, but should they find themselves in a similar predicament this autumn then a call could yet be made to Rooney. Another relegation had long seemed inevitable and the Canaries will now look to win a third promotion in five seasons. In his short spell at Pride Park Rooney showed he has the capabilities to cut it in the dugout, but his next challenge may open further doors - or see them slam shut if he opts for the wrong option. With the club now in League One Rooney has decided to walk away.

Wayne Rooney has informed Derby County of his decision to be relieved of his duties as first-team manager with immediate effect.

I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. “Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club.

The 36-year-old announced his sudden departure on Friday after presiding over a turbulent period in the club's history.

I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times.” “Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club,” Rooney said. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support.

WAYNE ROONEY has QUIT as boss of Derby County after talks with the club's administrators.The news came just hours after lifelong fan and property tyco.

A spokesperson on behalf of the joint administrators of Derby County Football Club said: “The joint administrators are very disappointed that Wayne has taken the difficult decision to leave the club and we have spent some time today trying to persuade him to stay but understand his reasons for wanting to go. "To them I say this, Derby County is a great club with a great history and great fans. “My time at the club has been a rollercoaster of emotions, both highs and lows, but I have to say that I have enjoyed the challenge. He added: "I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. “Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club. Rooney told the club website: “Over the course of the summer I have been closely following developments regarding the ownership of Derby County.

The former England striker has departed his role as Derby County manager after 17 months during which he has had to contend with takeover sagas, ...

When executed successfully, it had the potential to be a key part of Derby's arsenal. During his 17 months in charge he did not pay a single transfer fee, owing to Derby's well-documented financial struggles. It’s unfortunate we’ve been relegated but now we’ll plan to make sure this club comes back." He favoured 4-4-2 often, but at times reverted to playing a back three. A five-game unbeaten streak around Christmas time saw them topple high-flying West Brom and win away at Stoke before seeing off Sheffield United. On merit, Derby would have survived in the Championship last season having accrued 55 points.

Wayne Rooney has informed Derby County that he will leave the stricken club this summer. The Manchester United and England icon has been in charge during a ...

We are extremely grateful to him for his excellent work in the face of challenging on-field circumstances in the 2021/22 season and admire the manner in which he has led the team, the club and the local community through various off-field issues. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times. I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. I wish you all the best and much success for the future.” Wayne Rooney has informed Derby County that he will leave the stricken club this summer. In fairness to them, they tried tremendously hard to change my decision but my mind was made up.

Former Everton striker Rooney had two spells at Goodison Park as a player, and has previously made clear his stance on potentially managing the Merseyside ...

"There might be offers that come in and you think, 'I'm going to go for that'. But you need to be in the right place and I believe I'm in the right place. "I spoke to the staff and said: "I am stood in front of you and I am with you. However, if Lampard makes a slow start, links with Rooney may end up resurfacing - especially if he bides his time before then. "I know they have been looking to me to try and help rebuild this club. There were also links before Benitez's dismissal, when the former Liverpool and Newcastle United boss found himself under pressure. Rooney, meanwhile, has previously made comments about his old club which might be enough for Lampard to take notice.

In a statement, the League One club said on Friday: "Wayne Rooney has today informed Derby County Football Club that he wishes to be relieved of his duties as ...

I wish you all the best and much success for the future." "Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.

CONOR HOURIHANE has been left in limbo by Wayne Rooney's shock Derby departure.The Republic of Ireland midfielder spent last season on loan at Sheff.

"Clowes have also confirmed that they will, today, submit a bid to purchase Derby County Football Club." "Additionally, Clowes have issued an interim loan to the club which will enable Derby County to start the next season and trade whilst a deal to purchase the club is concluded. Meanwhile, Derby's much-needed takeover has received a major boost after they received a loan from a local businessman preparing to try and buy the club.

Real reason football hero Wayne Rooney left £90000 a week job as manager at Derby County Football Club is to spend the summer enjoying holidays with his ...

“He wants to spend the summer holidays with his boys. Rebekah, 40, denied the accusation and sued Coleen for libel, leading to a £3million High Court trial last month. The former Everton, Manchester United and England star stunned fans of relegated Championship side Derby by quitting with another year of his contract still to run.

A source close to the Rooneys said the family spending the holidays together will be "boss"

The former Everton, Manchester United and England star stunned fans of relegated Championship side Derby by quitting with another year of his contract still to run. He just wants to enjoy a full summer with his kids – it’ll be boss.” They break up from school soon and he just wants to spend a lot more time with them and Coleen.

Wayne Rooney really was a special player. You could even argue that, in his pomp, the Manchester United legend was the best striker on the planet.

Ultimately, the Rams suffered the drop, but the fact that they had any hope at all of avoiding it is a testament to everything Rooney was able to achieve. Sure, his temper got the better of him sometimes, but it was that unrelenting passion that made him the much-beloved star that he was. Well, if you were to ask some of the legendary figures that he played both with and against, you’d be inclined to say that he is right up there with the best of them.