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- Championship side Derby County have appointed England's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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The 2020–21 season is Derby County F.C.'s 137th season in existence, their 13th consecutive season in the Championship, and their 53rd season overall in the second division of English football. Alongside the Championship, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup .
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- Rooney 'wouldn't change anything' after ending playing career
Wayne Rooney has retired from playing after being appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis.
The 35-year-old retires as the all-time leading goalscorer for both Manchester United and England.
Rooney has been acting as interim manager at Derby since the end of November, but has now taken the job permanently on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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Rooney said: "When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club. The stadium, training ground, the quality of the playing staff and the young players coming through and of course the fan base that has remained loyal and supportive.
Regarding his retirement, Rooney said: "Normally this happens at the end of a season and normally as a player you'd have time to reflect on it, but for me it has obviously happened during the season.
"I think the last couple of months have helped break that in and, for me, it has given me time to sit down and think about that.
"As I said a few weeks ago, my future I feel is in management. I've had a great career, I've enjoyed every minute.
Image: Rooney is Manchester United's leading scorer and won 12 major honours with the club
"Some ups, some downs but I wouldn't change anything I've done in my career as a player and hopefully now I can start to write some history and make a successful managerial career.
"It's natural [to miss things about being a player].
Jan 15, 2021 · Derby County Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Wayne Rooney as the club’s new manager. The 35-year-old takes up the position on a two-and-half-year deal which will run until the summer of 2023.
Jan 15, 2021 · Wayne Rooney has retired from football after being appointed as Derby County ’s new manager. England and Manchester United ’s all-time leading goalscorer had been doing the job on a temporary...
Jan 18, 2021 · Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has urged Derby to be 'patient' with new permanent manager Wayne Rooney after he retired from playing to take the position.
