Of all the directions we thought Wayne Rooney’s career may take after the end of his playing days, we perhaps didn’t expect this.
The eloquent and passionate spokesperson for a community worrying about its football club. A father figure for young footballers fearing for their livelihoods.
But this is Rooney in January 2022. As manager of Derby, Rooney carries responsibilities far heavier than anything he experienced during his years as centre forward and captain for Manchester United and England.
Wayne Rooney has been excelling for Derby despite the chaos surrounding the club
A takeover could be close and is needed if the Rams are to avoid liquidation soon
Derby, one of English football’s great institutions, face imminent liquidation if a buyer cannot be found soon.