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Former England star Wayne Rooney quits as Derby manager

Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of troubled Derby as the club prepare for their first season in the third tier for 36 years. Rooney was unable to keep Derby in the Championship last season after the crisis-torn club were hit by a 21-point deduction as punishment for financial issues. In his first managerial role, Rooney impressively kept Derby in contention to avoid relegation into the final weeks of the season.

‘It’s time for me to leave the club’ - Wayne Rooney steps down as manager of Derby County

Wayne Rooney has resigned from his post as manager of Derby County with immediate effect, ending the 36-year-old’s two-year spell at the club. The former Manchester United and England striker has insisted the club needs “fresh energy” during an uncertain period for the Rams. Ad/> Derby faced relegation to League One last season after they received a 12-point deduction for entering administration in September, followed by a nine-point penalty for breaching EFL accounting rules.

Former England Star Wayne Rooney Quits As Derby County Manager

Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney has resigned as manager of troubled Derby as the club prepare for their first season in the third tier for 36 years. Rooney was unable to keep Derby in the Championship last season after the crisis-torn club were hit by a 21-point deduction as punishment for financial issues. In his first managerial role, Rooney impressively kept Derby in contention to avoid relegation into the final weeks of the season. That valiant effort had suggested the 36-year-old would be able to lead Derby to promotion from League One next season.