There are bad days, like the day your club goes into administration. Or the day when you’re docked points. Or the day when you get relegated. Or perhaps the day when your biggest star – the coach and the biggest talent decide to leave you.Troubled English club Derby County’s state continues to go from worse to terrible to disastrous as Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney resigned from his post ahead of the club’s first season in the third tier for 36 years. Rooney could not keep Derby in the Championship last season after the crisis-torn club were hit by a 21-point deduction as punishment for financial issues.Michael Olise (20, RM) – from Championship.Tyrick Mitchell (22, LB) – from Championship.Marc Guéhi (21, CB) – developed in Championship.Eberechi Eze (23, AM) – from Championship.Luke Plange (18, CF) – from Championship.Malcolm Ebiowei (18, RW) – from Championship.CPFC. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/HVwdostsSQ— Pro Future Stars (@ProFutureStars1) June 22, 2022 In his first managerial role, Rooney impressively kept Derby in contention to avoid relegation into the final weeks of the season. That valiant effort had suggested the 36-year-old would be able to lead Derby to promotion from League One next season. But with Derby remaining in administration throughout a turbulent close-season, Rooney has opted to quit the Rams with the new campaign starting on July 30.Saturday, 12.30: (3.10) Young Lions (3.40) Balestier (2.15)Regardless of the potential for new ownership and a much-needed financial injection, Rooney felt Derby would benefit from the new energy of a manager not worn down by the relentless negativity surrounding the club.”I’ve been closely following developments regarding the ownership of Derby County. Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club. In fairness to them, they tried tremendously hard to change my decision but my mind was made up. 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.”To make the day even more depressing for the Rams, Rooney was followed through the exit door by their promising youngster Malcolm Ebiowei. The 18-year-old Englishman of Nigerian descent snubbed interests from Manchester United, Tottenham, and Monaco to join Crystal Palace for a fee of $1 million.BREAKING: Wayne Rooney has informed Derby that he wishes to be relieved of his duties as first team manager with immediate effect pic.twitter.com/tVy8XZZyHN— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 24, 2022 Ebiowei’s move is likely one for the future, considering the talent available at Selhurst Park. Nonetheless, under manager Patrick Viera he could get his chances. Ebiowei currently features for the English youth teams but he is still eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents.
