Derby County's preparations ahead of the new season will take another blow with assistant and former Bristol City academy product Liam Rosenior to accept the vacant Blackpool job.
Rosenior has won the race to take his first steps into management after the club held a series of interviews last week. Alan Nixon reports the deal has almost been tied up with Rosenior informing Derby boss Wayne Rooney of his intentions to step back into the Championship.
Rosenior, 37, has seen his reputation as a coach grow during his time at the Rams despite their relegation to League One last season. He was appointed specialist first team coach to Phillip Cocu in July 2019 before being promoted to Rooney's assistant in January 2021.
