The League One club said on Friday that former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has stepped down as manager of Derby County.
Wayne Rooney resigns as Derby County manager after 18 months in charge (Reuters Photo)
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- Wayne Rooney has stepped down as Derby County manager
- Rooney joined Derby as player coach in January 2020 and finished in temporary charge that year
- Derby was handed two separate cuts of 21 points
Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has stepped down as head of Derby County with immediate effect following talks with club administrators. Rooney joined Derby as player coach in January 2020 and ended up in temporary charge that year after the departure of Philippe Cuckoo. Rooney took off his shoes after being named as Derby’s permanent boss in January 2021.
Derby were handed two separate cuts of 21 points last season for entering administration and breaching financial regulations, which ultimately led to their relegation from the championship.
“Wayne Rooney has today informed Derby County Football Club that he intends to be relieved of his duties as first-team manager with immediate effect,” Derby said in a statement. The club’s proposed takeover of American businessman Chris Kirchner fell through the month after he failed to meet the English Football League’s deadline to complete the purchase.
Rooney said, “Today I met with the administrators and told them about my decision that it was time for me to leave the club. In fairness to them, they tried hard to reverse my decision, but my mind was made up.” ” “My time at the club has been a rollercoaster of emotions, both ups and downs, but I must say I enjoyed the challenge.”
The former England captain, who briefly played for Derby before becoming his manager in January 2021, said he expected the club to be led by “someone with fresh energy and a sense of belonging from the events of the past 18 months”. will not be affected”.