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Daily Mirror
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Ricky Charlesworth

Size of League One promotion task laid bare to Derby County and Wayne Rooney

Derby County's fate was sealed on Easter Monday, with relegation from the Championship finally confirmed.

It came after a long battle against the odds for the stricken Rams, who have had to contend with a myriad of off-field issues this term. The biggest hurdle to overcome was a 21-point deduction, which proved too much in the end. Wayne Rooney's side won plenty of plaudits for their fight against the odds, but ultimately they fell short.

The former England and Manchester United star admitted to feeling a range of emotions in the aftermath of relegation being confirmed. "I'm sad, disappointed, upset, frustrated, but proud," said the 36-year-old.

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