Wayne Rooney channelled his inner Sir Alex Ferguson in a touching message to Derby County fans after his exit was confirmed.
The former Manchester United forward was confirmed to be leaving Pride Park last week amid the chaos of the East Midlands club’s protracted takeover process. Former assistant Liam Rosenior is set to take interim charge of the side and their attempts to escape League One at the first time of asking for the time being.
Rooney’s departure brings to an end an impressive stint with the Rams, the ex-England striker having kept them in the Championship initially, whilst only a huge EFL points deduction for their administration saw them relegated last term. In all, the 36-year-old oversaw 85 games as Derby boss, winning 24 of those.
