They just keep going. They need a mini miracle but they have been amazing.
Wayne Rooney | Sacked as Birmingham City Manager
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Beat top of the table Fulham.
4 more wins needed
He has done a great job in what has been a terrible situation with finances and not knowing if anyone will save the club.
The players are clearly playing out of their skin for him which says a lot for him as a manager.
If he keeps Derby up he should win every manager of the year award
Only 4 games to go and unless reading completely implode the chances of them staying up is well zero, what a shame he did a fabulous job , shame that he and his team don't get to reap the rewards of their hard work.
This miracle story was hit with a cold sting of reality, wonder if he'll try to promote them next season or not.
This miracle story was hit with a cold sting of reality, wonder if he'll try to promote them next season or not.
I am not that smart, so can someone explain to me. What's the logic of giving a team that has entrered administration a massive points deduction and essentially relegating them?
Will be interesting to follow him wherever he ends up next season. Can't imagine it will be with Derby.
punishment
The concept is spending beyond means gave them an advantage so they’re removing that, reality is the punishment comes when the big earners have already left and it leaves the club an absolute wreck unless they’re very lucky with new owners.
I don’t know what the answer is but I don’t think it’s a fitting punishment, personally.
The people responsible are long gone.
It doesn't make sense to me. Why make it more difficult for clubs to recover financially?
Other the could be Chelsea and have the fecking government protect their club from shit owners for no other reason than being as big club
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It was in the wake of a Football League club going into Administration at a rate of what seemed like 1 a week in the wake of the ITV Digital deal collapsing. There needed to be some form of tangible punishment for clubs spending beyond their means recklessly and then getting bailed out by administrators.
If I was Rooney I’d ride this wave a little longer and try and bring them straight back up next season. It should be easy enough as they’re far too good for League 1.
Situation is completely different.
One was run by incompetent people with the issue being created by themselves.
The other is a club that wasn’t punished, the owner was punished. The club is a victim and the government is trying to prevent ruin from that.
He's only 36, plenty of time to do that, then have a crack at Championship before moving on if he wants.
But neither are the clubs fault, one club actually embraced Roman and are being shielded from the consequences of that while Derby got fecked over by everyone without any leeway at all.
Oh here’s 30m to stop you from going into administration. By the way, feck you Derby…
I’m entirely aware of all of this. I still disagree with it because it’s rearranging deckchairs on the titanic, especially since ITV Digital was not the clubs fault. It’s an entirely stupid move to make it look like the governing bodies are doing something good whilst actually doing absolutely nothing to help anyone.
They're not gonna make it sadly, but it's been a magnificent effort. Rooney has done a quite brilliant job.
I remember reading shortly before the season started that they had seven players at the club. To even get them this far is some achievement .
I remember reading shortly before the season started that they had seven players at the club. To even get them this far is some achievement .
If he decides to leave, what's next for him?
Take on a better championship team or hope a bottom half Premier League side comes calling?
Take on a better championship team or hope a bottom half Premier League side comes calling?
I'd prefer if he takes a job at a mid table/ lower mid table PL team.
There's little point of taking over a chapionship job, getting the side promoted and inevitably getting sacked, because every year 2 of the teams that come up are basically yoyo clubs
Heartbreaking to concede on a counter after playing quite well
I hope he stays and tries for promotion.
Dang. It was a good run.
They were doomed from the word go. Deducted 21 points...hard to survive.
Not only that,they weren't allowed to make transfers,they can only get players on loan and only if payment won't be involved in the loan deal.
Not only that,they weren't allowed to make transfers,they can only get players on loan and only if payment won't be involved in the loan deal.
He should definitely find a team in the championship, he already proved he could handle this level.
There will be some good championship sides looking for managers. Burnley, Watford, West Brom should all be in the market and will have a chance of going up.
Depending on the buyer he could probably bring them back up at the first time of asking as well, he's got a lot of options.
Depending on the buyer he could probably bring them back up at the first time of asking as well, he's got a lot of options.
Just the letter of the law
It's like giving 4 consecutive life sentences when 1 is enough
I hope wherever he goes next, he chooses a club/chairman who'll buy into his plan for the next 3-5 years and will back him in the transfer market, that'll be where we'll see what Rooney is made of.
Hope the next club allows him to build a team because so far we've seen that he can motivate a team who's backs are against the wall, it'll be interesting to see how he builds team and how they handle being in situations like a title/promotion race.
Hope the next club allows him to build a team because so far we've seen that he can motivate a team who's backs are against the wall, it'll be interesting to see how he builds team and how they handle being in situations like a title/promotion race.
I think he will if the takeover is successful and the assurances are there.
I would dearly love to see him take over the England job when Southgate hangs up his waistcoat
This breaks my heart, the whole point deduction debacle seems so vindictive and counter intuitive.
They sure did put up a fight though, very admirable. Good luck in whatever he chooses to do next.
They sure did put up a fight though, very admirable. Good luck in whatever he chooses to do next.
In Britain, there’s this overwhelming desire to punish mistakes and make the whole situation worse for those involved.
Sorry to see them go down but it was a huge effort from everyone involved. Hopefully they bounce back next year.
Derby have played some great football this season, hopefully some of the young players stick it out next season and they can rebuild, however I cannot see Rooney there with them.
He will be highly sought after and I am sure another high end championship or low end premiership team will want him.
He will be highly sought after and I am sure another high end championship or low end premiership team will want him.
Says he wants to stick to rebuild the club if the takeover happens quickly.
Increases my already massive respect for him, can become a cult hero over there if he manages to get them to bounce back immediately.
He doesn’t look a healthy man. Worry for him a bit.
Qué?
Looks like a manager who has struggled against all the odds for nearly a year and still hasn't seen the back of it.
Im 3 years older and i look much leaner. He looks like he is in his 50’s
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I know a lot of United fans don't like Rooney, but I think he is great
I don't think he could've done any better given the circumstances.
If he stays on I hope he can get a quick promotion
If he stays on I hope he can get a quick promotion