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Festy Ebosele looks set to move to Udinese

Rooney confirms Ebosele is off to Italy

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Festy Ebosele looks poised for a move to Serie A after Derby County manager Wayne Rooney revealed the Irish player will sign a pre-contract agreement in the coming days.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22

Derby County's immediate future is again in question

EFL seek 'urgent update' on Derby's finances

The English Football League has asked Derby's administrators for an "urgent update" on how the club will be funded for the rest of the season.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Wayne Rooney injured Chelsea's John Terry during the clash at Stamford Bridge back in April 2006.

Rooney warned by FA over John Terry injury admission

Wayne Rooney has been warned by the English FA over comments he made suggesting he once wore long studs during a match "to injure someone".

Soccer • 17 Feb 22

Rooney: I couldn't tell team-mates I was struggling

Wayne Rooney has laid bare the issues with anger and mental health that punctuated his career.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

Frank Lampard looks set to take over at Everton

Lampard poised to be named Everton manager

Frank Lampard appears to be closing in on the Everton manager's job after Wayne Rooney turned down the chance of a return to Goodison Park.

Soccer • 28 Jan 22

"I've got a job here that I'm doing at Derby County which is an important job to me"

Wayne Rooney declines interview for Everton job

Wayne Rooney has turned down an interview for the vacant manager's job at Everton.

Soccer • 28 Jan 22

The former Everton and Manchester United striker has been coaching Derby since November 2020

Rooney 'flattered' by Everton vacancy talk

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney says he is 'flattered' to be linked with the Everton vacancy but says there has been no approach from his boyhood club.

Soccer • 21 Jan 22

(L to R): Wayne Rooney, Roberto Martinez and Frank Lampard.

Martinez, Rooney & Lampard on Toffees' short list

Former manager Roberto Martinez is in the running for a return to Everton but the club are not ruling out other options in their quest to replace the sacked Rafael Benitez.

Soccer • 17 Jan 22

Mike Ashley looks poised for a Derby bid

Mike Ashley preparing bid to buy Derby - report

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is preparing a formal offer of £50million to buy second-tier Championship club Derby County who are currently in administration.

Soccer • 07 Jan 22

Knight scored the opening goal of the game

Knight on target as Derby upset high-flying Bournemouth

Wayne Rooney has admitted that he is not giving up on the "miracle" of keeping Derby in the Championship this season after seeing off high-fliers Bournemouth 3-2.

Soccer • 21 Nov 21

Festy Ebosele (C) celebrates with his Derby County team-mates after scoring against Millwall

Rooney backing Ebosele to make forward progress

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney sees a future for Ireland U21 international Festy Ebosele further up the pitch after his first goal for the Rams at the weekend.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Wayne Rooney: "There are ways of handling things and it has left me disappointed."

Rooney: Derby owner lacked sincerity & honesty

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has accused owner Mel Morris of a lack of sincerity and honesty when telling the players and staff at the club that administration was likely.

Soccer • 23 Sep 21

Wayne Rooney has promised that the club's playing staff will not be found wanting

Rams left Rooney in the dark over administration

Derby boss Wayne Rooney has revealed he discovered the club were set to enter administration by watching the news break on TV.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Scott Hogan scored a brace for Birmingham City

Championship wrap - Hogan double helps Blues to 5-0 win

Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan scored a brace to earn Birmingham side a thumping 5-0 win at Luton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Knight injured by Rooney in training, claims report

Republic of Ireland international Jason Knight is set to be sidelined for 12 weeks with an ankle injury, as a report in the British media claims it was caused by his manager Wayne Rooney in training.

Soccer • 26 Jul 21

Jason Knight: "You've got to be honest with each other and honest with yourself."

'We want to put things right' - Knight eyes response

Jason Knight says the Republic of Ireland are desperate to "make things right" after Saturday's World Cup qualifier defeat to Luxembourg.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Fernandes and Cavani congratulate Paul Pogba after the Frenchman scored the winner against Fulham

Rooney hails Fernandes and Cavani's 'winning mentality'

The signings of Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani could prove crucial for Manchester United this season as they both have the kind of winner's mentality a club needs to sustain a title challenge, former skipper Wayne Rooney said.

Soccer • 22 Jan 21

Jason Knight has been the Derby County captaincy

Knight captains Derby as Rooney begins with late defeat

Republic of Ireland international Jason Knight was handed the captain's in Wayne Rooney's first game in permanent charge of Derby County, but couldn't prevent the Rams from a 1-0 defeat to Rotherham.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

The former Manchester United player takes the permanent position with the Rams 20th in the Championship standings

Rooney hangs up boots to become full-time Derby boss

Wayne Rooney has been appointed as Derby's manager on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 15 Jan 21

C'ship wrap: Knight on target, Maguire fires Preston

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight was on the scoresheet as Derby recorded their biggest win of the season with a 4-0 triumph at Birmingham which saw them climb out of the Championship bottom three for the first time since the end of October.

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

Wayne Rooney spent 13 years with the Red Devils

Wayne Rooney's oldest son signs for Manchester United

Wayne Rooney's son Kai has followed in his father's footsteps by signing for Manchester United.

Soccer • 17 Dec 20

The former Manchester United and Everton striker was in charge of Derby at The Den

Rooney: Booing of anti-racism gesture is 'disgraceful'

Wayne Rooney says football must not tolerate the "disgraceful and mindless behaviour" of fans booing anti-racism demonstrations.

Soccer • 06 Dec 20

Murray Wallace of Millwall battling for possession with Jason Knight of Derby County and Ireland (l)

Championship: Rooney's Derby win thanks to Irish Knight

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight scored the winner as Wayne Rooney claimed his first win as Derby interim boss.

Soccer • 05 Dec 20

Wayne Rooney was taking sole charge of Derby for the first time

Championship round-up: Rooney's Derby remain bottom

Derby County remained rooted to the bottom of the Championship table as Wayne Rooney's side were held to a 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers in his first game as interim manager.

Soccer • 28 Nov 20

Rooney will be responsible for team selection this weekend

Rooney to take sole charge of Derby this weekend

Wayne Rooney will take sole charge of Derby for Saturday's match against Wycombe, with the former Manchester United striker been part of an interim coaching quartet alongside Liam Rosenior, Shay Given and Justin Walker since Philip Cocu was sacked earlier this month.

Soccer • 27 Nov 20