Former Manchester United and Everton player Wayne Rooney, who is currently the head coach of Sky Bet Championship side Derby County, have said he is not giving up on the club just yet.
The former England captain reiterated he would not walk away despite the Championship club being placed in administration.
Business adviser firm Quantuma took over the club on Wednesday, triggering an automatic 12-point deduction from the club in the league.
He was asked whether he would have taken the job if he had known about the financial problems, and the player said he doubted if he would take it.
But according to Rooney, he stated that he would fight for the club. Rooney said: “I wouldn’t leave the staff in the lurch.
They need someone to lead them.” The 35-year-old was put in charge following the departure of Phillip Cocu in November 2020 and confirmed as permanent manager two months after.
The Rams secured their Championship status on the final day of last season and have won two games losing two of the game and drawn four out of eight league games so far in 2021-22.
He was subject to a transfer embargo which meant he was only able to recruit free agents.