HORN BLOWER Martyn misses out as Rooney sees the big picture

homework had set the scene for Woodman’s save.

Cooper said: “Freddie’s save was justice for an average decision. Waghorn has gone that way four out of the last five.

“We thought he would do it. It wasn’t a bad penalty but we expected Freddie to save it when Waghorn went that way. “There’s no better thing for a keeper to save a penalty but it would have been even better to get a win.”

Woodman also made great saves from Florian Jozefzoon and Scott Malone as Swansea held f i r m under increasing pressure.

When Cocu heard that Woodman and goalkeeping coach Martyn

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Waghorn’s penalty technique, he said: “Next time he needs more power in the shot. Everybody studies all the information you have in the game.

“Waggy also knows he had the confidence to take it. It was a good save so well done, it’s a part of football.”

Cocu, who replaced Frank Lampard in the summer, will add Rooney to his coaching and playing staff in the new year. The plan is to deliver a team in a promising position.

The two- t i me Dutch manager of the year admitted: “The best opportunity w a s S wa n s e a’ s penalty, it was a big moment for us.

“If we get a goal it will lift us and we will play better, with more confidence and a higher tempo.

“It was a disappointing result.” Derby fans chanted for the arrival of Jack Marriott but even he could not conjure up a goal as Cocu was shown how difficult this league can be, regardless of reputation.

Having said that, Rams goalkeeper Kelle Roos was largely untroubled and captain Richard Keogh enjoyed his 350th appearance for the club.

Cooper said: “We expected to win the game, so we are disappointed we didn’t create enough chances. The final ball let us down.”