Meanwhile over at Derby ....

[FedoraExplorer]

So what do we all think of Rooney's appointment then? Hardly hit any sort of form under him and now arguably lost their best player. Disaster written all over it?

 

[Matesrates]

He’ll bring in some hookers to motivate the troops

 

[PNENIL]

He's a young English manager so I hope he does well and he's got Liam Rosenoir with him who I like.
What a career Rooney's had as a player. He's made mistakes along the way but his stats and trophies can't be questioned.

 

[TKL_Seasider]

When they’re struggling to pay players and looking to offload a couple of their best youngsters it does rather suggest a baptism of fire ...

 

[bfcpete]

Mrs Rooney will soon sort out the WAGs

 

[DerbySeasider]

Only lost twice in last 9 games and are scoring again so looking better than they did under Cocu the clown.

 

[TangerinePeel]

Tough job for Rooney there, skint and in and amongst it in a relegation dog fight in the Championship.

Fair play to him taking that on as his first managerial job.

 

[Davepick]

He's come in quite high for a 1st time manager.
I think he'll do well.

 

[ballysboots]

He’ll bring in some hookers to motivate the troops

Expect some rugby style football then

 

[tangerine_neil]

It’s a risk for them, for sure. But he’s a born competitor and winner, so it will be interesting to see how he does.

 

[ballysboots]

Wont last five minutes. Well he should make it to the end of the season. Great player but not management material. Absolutely not.

 

[seasiderjohn]

just think back to major stars that failed as managers bobby charlton is one

 

[DerbySeasider]

Only lost twice in last 9 games and are scoring again so looking better than they did under Cocu the clown.

And then today happened!

 

[OhSitDown]

#RooneyOut

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

Fair play to him taking that on as his first managerial job.

Instead of trying a lower league club first?

 

[TangerinePeel]

Instead of trying a lower league club first?

Wayne Rooney could have certainly picked an easier option than skint Derby in the relegation zone of the Championship. Runs the very possible risk of having a relegation on his CV in his first managerial role, that is why its fair play to him - not because Derby are some minnow football club.

 

[Dougall]

4 points off the drop and Rotherham with 3 games in hand - if Sheff Wed hadn't have had their point deduction I think they'd be gone!

 

[Atletico_Seasider]

Another one of those ridiculous appointments based on name rather than coaching ability or knowledge. With their takeover having fallen through Derby must be in the sh*t big time. Relegation could be a huge problem for them if it happens...

 

[tangysider]

It’s a risk for them, for sure. But he’s a born competitor and winner, so it will be interesting to see how he does.

Erm erm

 

[Cable Cat]

Relegation could be a huge problem for them if it happens...

They have their own TV channel FFS - can't imagine many Rams paying for a preview show when Derby go to Morecambe!