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Wayne Rooney faces competition from John Terry to land Derby manager job with ‘new owners impressed by Chelsea legend’


WAYNE ROONEY faces competition from John Terry to land the manager’s job at Derby with the club’s potential new owners impressed by the Chelsea legend, according to reports.

England’s all-time record goal-scorer Rooney, 35, is currently sole interim boss of the Rams following Phillip Cocu’s sacking.

Derby are interested in John Terry becoming their next permanent manager, say reportsCredit: Reuters

Wayne Rooney is currently interim boss at Derby after Phillip Cocu’s sackingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The former Manchester United star joined Derby as a player-coach in August.

And despite Rooney saying he is ready to retire from playing football if he’s offered the Derby boss’ job full-time, the club’s potential new owners are keen on Terry, according to the Daily Mail.

Championship basement-boys Derby are close to be taken over by Sheik Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan – a senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family – in a £60million deal.

And it’s believed he is keen to bring in current Aston Villa No2 Terry – who has never served as head coach.

But for now, Rooney will continue to serve as head coach after leading his side to a 1-1 draw at home to Wycombe at the weekend.

Ahead of the game, when asked if he could hang up his boots, Rooney revealed: “That possibility is there, of course.

“As I have stated I want to do this job and I want to go into management.

“If I manage the team long-term I do not feel it is possible to manage and play.

Rooney was in charge for Derby’s 1-1 draw with Wycombe on SaturdayCredit: PA:Press Association

“If I’m not managing the team I will continue to play.

“But if I’m asked to manage the team on a full-time basis that will be the end of my playing days.

“The new owners are not yet here [but they are] days away from finalising so I have to focus on the team.

“I’m sure in the near future I’ll be able to answer these questions better.

“Management is what I want to do and what I see myself doing.

“We are all doing what we can to help Derby get out of this mess.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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