Rooney insists he won’t quit as Derby boss but sees it as a challenge.
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney insists that he won’t quit as Derby County boss as they seek to begin the season.
The Championship club boss stated that the management needs to make new signing for the season.
He stated that all he can do is bring dignity back to the club but needs signings to do that.
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“It’s other people which I can’t control who need to make bigger decisions that I do,” Rooney told media.
“All I can do is try to bring some dignity and pride back to this club. It is clear that has gone in the last few years and it is my job to bring that back. I need other people to do their job.
“It’s not ideal, it has been very difficult not knowing what my squad will be in two weeks’ time when the league starts. However we can, we need to get that sorted.
He further stated that this is a challenge for and it won’t be an avenue to walk away from it.
“If I am being honest, it would be easy for a manager in my situation to walk away. It’s a challenge for me, I’m a fighter.
“I am grateful to Derby for giving me this opportunity and I will do everything I can to get the club through this.
“If we can’t bring players in over the next two weeks I do not know how we field a team to start the season.”
