“A massive loss” – Derby County fan pundit reacts as key departure confirmed

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘Terrace Talk‘ series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

In shock news yesterday, it was announced that Derby County manager Wayne Rooney would be leaving his role with immediate effect.

A Rams club statement read: “Wayne Rooney has today informed Derby County Football Club that he wishes to be relieved of his duties as first team manager with immediate effect.”

As part of the statement, Rooney said the following on his Rams tenure: “My time at the club has been a rollercoaster of emotions, both highs and lows, but I have to say that I have enjoyed the challenge.”

“Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last eighteen months.

“I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times.”

With the above in mind, we asked FLW’s Derby County fan pundit Jason Straw for his thoughts on Rooney’s sudden departure.

“After such positive news for Derby fans about the new potential ownership, the sad news come that Wayne Rooney has decided to have his contract at Derby terminated with immediate effect.” Jason told FLW.

“It is such a disappointment, especially when he has given everything, more so than a lot of managers would have given a football club.

“He was very much in on the Chris Kirchner deal, they share the same agent, he came out publicly and said that was the option he