Burley quits and sparks upheaval

DERBY director of football Murdo Mackay has confirmed he could also leave Pride Park in the wake of manager George Burley’s shock resignation.

And now Mackay has dropped a bombshell of his own, stating his own resignation has also been tendered and is currently being considered by Rams chairman John Sleightholme.

Mackay admitted he and Burley had endured a sometimes difficult working relationship but had resolved to bury their differences, at least until the end of the 2004-05 Coca-Cola Championship season, which had seen Derby finish fourth in the table.