Burton Mail

Rooney: 100% I will stay as boss

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WAYNE Rooney says he will be at Derby County next season leading the bid to return to the Championsh­ip at the first attempt.

The Rams have been relegated to League One following a tough season in which they were deducted 21 points for the club’s off-thefield issues.

Derby have been in administra­tion since September and American businessma­n Chris Kirchner is closing in on a takeover of the club.

Looking back on the season and forward to the next campaign, Rooney said at the End of Season Awards night: “We have overcome all the obstacles which have been placed in front of us.

“We didn’t manage to do it in the end but I am so proud - so proud of the players, the staff.

“I am extremely proud of what we have tried to achieve. We will get better, we will get stronger, we will come back and I am looking forward to it.

“100% I will be here, and my staff will be here. I know with the players there are certain things we need to deal with but they all want to stay.

“It is a pleasure to be at this football club and we go again next season, and hopefully get back up.

“The support this season has been incredible, it has pushed us on, and we have loved it. We have loved the challenge.”

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