Derby County have sacked manager Phillip Cocu following a disastrous start to the season. Wayne Rooney is seen as a likely candidate to take over the vacancy in a player-manager capacity. 'I am sorry that Phillip and his staff have left the club and want to thank him personally for all his help and encouragement as part of his coaching staff,' Rooney said in a statement. 'The most important thing now is to stabilise the club and start moving up the table. I have been asked to be part of the coaching staff to help the team's preparations for next Saturday's vital match against Bristol City.

Source: Daily Mail November 14, 2020 17:12 UTC