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Wayne Rooney relegated as Derby manager but he wants to stay

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Wayne Rooney relegated as Derby manager but he wants to stay

Wayne Rooney was relegated as Derby County manager. Derby were deducted 21 points last year for financial mismanagement. The club won 52 points without the deduction. Monday's defeat at QPR confirmed the demotion to League One. Rooney wants to stay as manager if a new owner is installed. He wants the club to be promoted next season.   If a takeover is successful, Rooney would like to remain as a manager and rebuild the team. It is not clear what league Derby will be in next year.

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