Wayne Rooney resigns as Derby County manager

ROONEY DEPARTS: Derby County manager Wayne Rooney who has left his role as Derby manager after informing the club he wished to be relieved of his duties, the League One club have announced. Pic: Zac Goodwin,PA Wire.

Wayne Rooney has left his role as Derby manager after informing the club he wished to be relieved of his duties, the League One club have announced.

Rooney was in charge at Pride Park for 17 months and earned praise for how he guided the side through a turbulent period.