Most people would jump ship in that situation. But Rooney is a fighter!

Many of you may have noticed the current situation at Derby County, who have been deducted 21 points due to financial problems. You could say the club literally fell apart over the summer and many have abandoned the sinking ship. However, this is not the case for Wayne Rooney, who is fighting on like a bulldog!

Still the best English goalscorer in history, he took over Derby almost a year ago when he became acting coach due to problems at the club. He quit that role in mid-January after 11 games and was left only on the bench.

Last season’s Championship season, which was dominated quite easily by Norwich, who are currently experiencing Premier League hell, saw Derby finish in 21st place, their first non-relegation finish.

Rooney then went into this season with more or less young talent or those who hadn’t run away. The team was completed by new arrivals Phil Jagielka, Ravel Morrison and Sam Baldock.

Rooney, however, not only has to contend with not being able to strengthen the squad appropriately, but Derby County have been deducted 21 points, due to which they are still in minus points after 17 rounds played.

Derby have won 3 of their 17 games and added 9 draws, which without the 21 points deduction would mean 18 points and a 20th place finish. But this way the English side is 18 points behind the first non-relegation place and rescue looks very unrealistic.

However, there can be no question of Rooney wanting to get out of this unsolvable situation and he continues to fight with his team to preserve the Championship for City.

Unfortunately, Derby County will find it extremely difficult and more likely than not, they won’t. However, let’s see if a miracle happens in January and someone helps him out.

This traditional English club, founded in 1884, which has also experienced 7 seasons in the Premier League and has tasted European Cups several times, the greatest success of which came in the 1972/73 season when they reached the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, where they fell short to Juventus, would certainly deserve it.

Source: Wiki, Transfermarkt