Villa boss Steven Gerrard hails 'incredible' job done by fellow England icon Wayne Rooney at Derby
2 years, 10 months ago

Villa boss Steven Gerrard hails 'incredible' job done by fellow England icon Wayne Rooney at Derby

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard has paid tribute to Wayne Rooney as his fellow England great fights to keep crisis-torn Derby in the Championship. Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has hailed Wayne Rooney's 'incredible' job as Derby boss Gerrard used to play with Rooney as an international team-mate for England 'For him to have Derby where they are, in his first job, is incredible,' said Gerrard. And Gerrard insisted that Rooney keeping Championship side Derby up despite a 21-point deduction this season would be one of the best managerial achievements he has ever seen Derby have still to name a preferred bidder, with administrators Quantuma given until the end of the month to prove they have the funds to ensure the club complete the season. Derby travel to Middlesbrough this weekend with relations between the clubs as hostile as ever, amid forthright statements from Boro chairman Steve Gibson and former Rams owner Mel Morris.

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On this day in 2022: Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby boss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

On this day in 2022: Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby boss

The Independent  

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Sven-Goran Eriksson tells Jurgen Klopp 'you're doing great', as pair share an emotional meeting ahead of Liverpool Legends charity match where ex-England boss will achieve his ambition to manage at An
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson tells Jurgen Klopp 'you're doing great', as pair share an emotional meeting ahead of Liverpool Legends charity match where ex-England boss will achieve his ambition to manage at An

Daily Mail  

Sven-Goran Eriksson and Jurgen Klopp have shared an emotional meeting ahead of the Liverpool Legends game which sees the former England manager live out a lifelong ambition. Eriksson, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer a few months ago, wanted to manage Liverpool, and the club made the wish happen, by putting him on the touchline for the Legends game against …

DC United head coach Wayne Rooney shuts down claims he could succeed Frank Lampard at Everton
1 year, 11 months ago

DC United head coach Wayne Rooney shuts down claims he could succeed Frank Lampard at Everton

Daily Mail  

DC United head coach Wayne Rooney has shutdown rumors linking him to the Everton manager job. DC United coach Wayne Rooney shutdown rumors linking him to the Everton manager job Frank Lampard is under pressure in Goodison Park as Everton sits 18th in the Premier League Despite calls for Lampard to be fired, Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri has backed the …

Steven Gerrard weighing up job offer from Poland national team
1 year, 11 months ago

Steven Gerrard weighing up job offer from Poland national team

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard has emerged as a shock candidate to become Poland’s new head coach. Gerrard has spent the last two months re-energising himself after losing his job at Aston Villa, and enjoyed the opportunity to spend Christmas with his family. Steven Gerrard is weighing up a job offer from the Polish national side, according to reports The deal of previous …

Jurgen Klopp Backs Steven Gerrard to Recover from Aston Villa Sacking
2 years, 2 months ago

Jurgen Klopp Backs Steven Gerrard to Recover from Aston Villa Sacking

News 18  

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident Anfield icon Steven Gerrard will bounce back from his sacking as Aston Villa manager. Gerrard was axed by Villa in the immediate aftermath of Thursday’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham as the Premier League strugglers ended his 11-month reign in ruthless fashion. Ending Celtic’s long period of dominance in Scotland in his first managerial role …

Gerrard out as manager of Premier League club Aston Villa
2 years, 2 months ago

Gerrard out as manager of Premier League club Aston Villa

Associated Press  

LONDON — Steven Gerrard’s tenure as Aston Villa manager ended after a 3-0 loss to Fulham on Thursday. I’m a fighter, I will never, ever quit anything whether it’s football or in life.” Villa managed just four wins in its last 22 Premier League games under Gerrard dating back to March. The Liverpool great was hired last November in a …

Carragher gives damning verdict on former Liverpool team-mate Coutinho after below-par display
2 years, 2 months ago

Carragher gives damning verdict on former Liverpool team-mate Coutinho after below-par display

Daily Mail  

Carragher labelled Coutinho as 'A shadow of a player we know' after poor form Former team-mate Jamie Carragher didn't hold back in his opinion of Coutinho The forward has not registered a goal or assist in any of Villa's games this season Jamie Carragher made a brutal admission about former team-mate Philippe Coutinho after he was hauled off in Aston …

Steven Gerrard needed a result against Man City and he got a reaction from his Aston Villa stars
2 years, 4 months ago

Steven Gerrard needed a result against Man City and he got a reaction from his Aston Villa stars

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins sunk to his knees and the rest of them stormed straight to the Holte End. Aston Villa needed this; Steven Gerrard certainly needed it badly, organising a huddle with his coaching staff. Ashley Young’s diligent tracking back to shut down De Bruyne on the break was roared on, the start of a move that eventually saw Watkins let …

QPR 1-0 Derby: Wayne Rooney's side RELEGATED from the Championship
2 years, 8 months ago

QPR 1-0 Derby: Wayne Rooney's side RELEGATED from the Championship

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney pointed the finger of blame at former owner Mel Morris but vowed to stay and lead the rebuild after Derby's relegation to League One was sealed. After being hit with a 21-point deduction due to breaching EFL rules and going into administration, seeing some of his key assets stripped away against his wishes leaving Rooney with a rookie-filled …

Everton: Wayne Rooney reveals he REJECTED the chance to be interviewed for the job
2 years, 11 months ago

Everton: Wayne Rooney reveals he REJECTED the chance to be interviewed for the job

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has revealed he rejected the chance to have an interview for the vacant manager’s job at former club Everton. Yet despite Rooney’s emotional ties to Everton, his boyhood club where he made his debut aged 16, the former England captain said he had chosen not to pursue the opportunity. Wayne Rooney has turned down an interview for the …

Wayne Rooney is 'flattered' to be linked with Everton job - but insists no approach has been made
2 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney is 'flattered' to be linked with Everton job - but insists no approach has been made

Daily Mail  

Derby boss Wayne Rooney says he is 'flattered' to be linked with the Everton vacancy but says there has been no approach from the Merseyside club. Wayne Rooney says he is 'flattered' that he has been linked with the vacant Everton job The 36-year-old has been linked with the job following Rafael Benitez's dismissal on Saturday Rooney said: 'I'm the …

Steven Gerrard has galvanised Aston Villa in just two months as manager
2 years, 11 months ago

Steven Gerrard has galvanised Aston Villa in just two months as manager

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard is only two months into his role as Aston Villa manager, but the Midlands club are very much galvanised by the impact of their new boss in such a short space of time. A big scalp is what Gerrard needs next and fortunately for him and his side, they have another chance to land one on Saturday evening …

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard vows to spend January transfer fund wisely
3 years ago

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard vows to spend January transfer fund wisely

The Independent  

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Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would 'love' to have Steven Gerrard as his successor
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would 'love' to have Steven Gerrard as his successor

Firstpost  

Gerrard, who joined Villa last month after three-and-a-half years as Rangers manager, has been tipped as Klopp’s successor when the German’s contract expires in 2024. Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp said he would “love” Steven Gerrard to be his successor after ensuring the former Liverpool captain’s return to Anfield as Aston Villa manager ended in a 1-0 defeat on Saturday. Mohamed Salah’s …

Aston Villa Boss Steven Gerrard Plays Down Return to Anfield
3 years ago

Aston Villa Boss Steven Gerrard Plays Down Return to Anfield

News 18  

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard says he is happy to sacrifice his popularity at Anfield for a positive result for his side when they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. “If I’m on the bus, heading back down the M6 towards Birmingham and I’m not the most popular at Anfield, so be it.” The 41-year-old has made quite …

EPL: Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return with Villa
3 years, 1 month ago

EPL: Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return with Villa

The Hindu  

As much as Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard may protest that his mind is focused purely on his team beating Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, there can be no denying the emotions his return to Anfield will stir up. A Liverpudlian who joined the team's youth set-up as a nine-year-old, Gerrard went on to make 504 appearances for …

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard vows to avoid 'making it about him' on emotional Liverpool return
3 years, 1 month ago

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard vows to avoid 'making it about him' on emotional Liverpool return

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard has vowed to handle the emotion of his first game at Liverpool as an opposing manager after leading Aston Villa to their third win in his first four matches. Gerrard spent 17 years as a first-team player at Liverpool and is one of their greatest captains, yet he insists Villa will be his sole concern when they take …

Steven Gerrard's first Aston Villa press conference
3 years, 1 month ago

Steven Gerrard's first Aston Villa press conference

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard used his first press conference as Aston Villa head coach to dismiss the idea the club is a stepping stone on his journey back to Liverpool. Steven Gerrard dismissed the idea Aston Villa is a stepping stone on journey back to Liverpool Liverpool legend Gerrard took over from the sacked Dean Smith as Villa manager last Thursday Gerrard …

Gerrard says Villa opportunity was too big to turn down
3 years, 1 month ago

Gerrard says Villa opportunity was too big to turn down

The Hindu  

New Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said the opportunity to manage the Premier League club was one he could not turn down as the former Rangers boss gets ready to test his credentials in the English top flight. Gerrard, who ended Celtic's nine-year domination in Scotland and led Rangers to an unbeaten title-winning campaign last season, replaced Dean Smith at …

Premier League: Steve Gerrard says his first game as Aston Villa manager ‘can’t come quickly enough’
3 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Steve Gerrard says his first game as Aston Villa manager ‘can’t come quickly enough’

Firstpost  

The former England international’s first game will be at home to Graham Potter’s Brighton on Saturday, following the current international break. London: Steven Gerrard said his first match as Aston Villa manager “can’t come quickly enough” as he prepares for the visit of Brighton on Saturday. “I’m very hungry, very ambitious and the start can’t come quickly enough.” Gerrard, who …

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard takes charge of his FIRST training session as manager
3 years, 1 month ago

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard takes charge of his FIRST training session as manager

Daily Mail  

The Steven Gerrard era at Aston Villa has begun after their newly-appointed manager held his first training session on Monday. Steven Gerrard was happy as he took charge of his first Aston Villa training session The newly-appointed boss oversaw Villa's session on Monday at their Bodymoor Heath training Gerrard spoke with on loan defender Axel Tuanzebe as he got learn …

Steven Gerrard 'has the character and personality' to thrive at Aston Villa, insists Robbie Fowler
3 years, 1 month ago

Steven Gerrard 'has the character and personality' to thrive at Aston Villa, insists Robbie Fowler

Daily Mail  

Robbie Fowler believes Steven Gerrard has 'the character and personality' to be successful at Aston Villa, but warned his former teammate he would have 'to deliver' in his first managerial job in the Premier League. Steven Gerrard was appointed Aston Villa manager to replace Dean Smith this week Robbie Fowler believes his former Liverpool teammate will be a success at …

Steven Gerrard hopes Rangers fans can 'accept' his decision to leave for Aston Villa
3 years, 1 month ago

Steven Gerrard hopes Rangers fans can 'accept' his decision to leave for Aston Villa

Daily Mail  

Steven Gerrard posted an emotional tribute to the Rangers fans and hoped they understood his decision to move on after leaving the Scottish club to take over at Aston Villa on Thursday. But the Liverpool legend has opted for a new challenge in the Premier League with Villa, signing a three-and-a-half year deal, but penned a 'heartfelt' thank you message …

Gerrard appointed Aston Villa manager after leaving Rangers
3 years, 1 month ago

Gerrard appointed Aston Villa manager after leaving Rangers

The Hindu  

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard was confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager on Thursday as the 41-year-old ended his three-and-a-half-year stint with Rangers. In a statement, the club's CEO Christian Purslow said Gerrard's "ambitions, philosophy and values" matched the club's. Gerrard was in charge of Rangers for three-and-a-half years and last season broke arch-rivals Celtic's nine-year domination to …

Aston Villa will make approach to Rangers for Steven Gerrard talks over manager vacancy this week
3 years, 2 months ago

Aston Villa will make approach to Rangers for Steven Gerrard talks over manager vacancy this week

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa will make a formal approach to Rangers to speak to Steven Gerrard this week and are determined to make him their next manager. Aston Villa are set to make a formal approach to speak to Rangers boss Steven Gerrard Gerrard is Villa's number one choice and has impressed their owners with his job at Rangers The former Liverpool …

Wayne Rooney on the ropes but vows fight as Derby manager
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney on the ropes but vows fight as Derby manager

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney's managerial career has been rocky, but the Manchester United great says he's up for the fight. With 21, it’s almost impossible,” Rooney said of the prospect of relegation to England's third tier, League One. Rooney, the record scorer for England and United, criticized Derby owner Mel Morris for a lack of transparency regarding the club's financial condition. READ| …

Derby administrators confident club has 'viable future'
3 years, 3 months ago

Derby administrators confident club has 'viable future'

The Hindu  

Administrators for Derby County said there is considerable interest in the Championship side and that while difficult decisions will have to be made the club has a "viable future". Derby, which is managed by former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, was handed a 12-point deduction on Wednesday for going into administration and is bottom of the second-tier table …

Rooney vows to stay at Derby despite club entering administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Rooney vows to stay at Derby despite club entering administration

The Hindu  

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney said he will not walk away from his role at the second-tier Championship club after it was handed a 12-point deduction for going into administration. The former Manchester United and England striker took interim charge of the club last November following the departure of Phillip Cocu before his permanent appointment two months later. Rooney, who …

Wayne Rooney Vows to Stay at Derby Despite Club Entering Administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney Vows to Stay at Derby Despite Club Entering Administration

News 18  

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney said he will not walk away from his role at the second-tier Championship club after they were handed a 12-point deduction for going into administration. The former Manchester United and England striker took interim charge of the club last November following the departure of Phillip Cocu before his permanent appointment two months later. Rooney, who …

Wayne Rooney pledges to stay with Derby County after troubled club's 12-point penalty following administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney pledges to stay with Derby County after troubled club's 12-point penalty following administration

Firstpost  

Derby boss Rooney faces a gruelling battle to keep his team in the English second tier following the points deduction that left them rooted to the bottom of the table. London: Wayne Rooney has vowed to stay with troubled Derby County after the Championship club were hit with a 12-point penalty for going into administration. Communication is so important, whether …

Wayne Rooney ready to take on the toughest challenge of his career at Derby through administration
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney ready to take on the toughest challenge of his career at Derby through administration

Daily Mail  

In times of crisis, people look for leadership. As Derby County head for administration and those responsible are nowhere to be seen, they need England's record goalscorer to guide them through one of the darkest moments in their history — and Wayne Rooney has made an impressive start to the toughest challenge of his career. Manager Wayne Rooney has said …

Rooney says he learned of administration decision from TV
3 years, 3 months ago

Rooney says he learned of administration decision from TV

The Hindu  

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney said he had no idea the Championship club had filed a notice to appoint administrators amid a financial crisis until he saw a report on the news. Derby owner Mel Morris, who has been at the club since 2015, has seen two potential deals fall through in recent months in his search for a takeover. …

Wayne Rooney's Derby narrowly avoids relegation
3 years, 8 months ago

Wayne Rooney's Derby narrowly avoids relegation

The Hindu  

Derby manager Wayne Rooney kept a relegation off his resumé when his team came back to earn a vital point against Sheffield Wednesday in a season-ending 3-3 draw to stay in the English second division next season. Martyn Waghorn's 78th-minute equalizer from the penalty spot, however, and Cardiff's leveler in the 88th resulted in Derby staying in the Championship for …

Wayne Rooney retires: Reflecting on the career of an England football great
3 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney retires: Reflecting on the career of an England football great

Daily Mail  

It was a moment no football fan will ever forget. A haunted Rooney stares at referee Horacio Marcelo Elizondo's red card after being sent off against Portugal in the 2006 World Cup The striker's infamous lashing out at Ricardo Carvalho resulted in his Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo urging the official to dismiss Rooney from the field Nonetheless, Rooney sent …

Wayne Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager
3 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney now has the Derby job on a permanent basis after England's record goal-scorer retired from playing and received a contract through 2023 to manage the second division team. “I can promise everyone involved in the club and all our fans, my staff and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the …

Wayne Rooney ready to hang up his boots if named Derby boss - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Wayne Rooney ready to hang up his boots if named Derby boss - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Derby County’s Wayne Rooney is prepared to call time on his playing career if asked to fill the position of manager left vacant following Phillip Cocu’s sacking, the former England captain said on Friday. Player-coach Rooney has been assisted by Liam Rosenior, Shay Given and Justin Walker following Dutchman Cocu’s departure this month and will take sole charge of the …

Rangers’ Old Firm derby win evidences ‘control’ Steven Gerrard has long pursued
4 years, 2 months ago

Rangers’ Old Firm derby win evidences ‘control’ Steven Gerrard has long pursued

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steven Gerrard had one word to describe his …

Ryan Giggs backs former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney to become a successful manager
4 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Giggs backs former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney to become a successful manager

Daily Mail  

Ryan Giggs has backed former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney to be as successful a manager as he has been a player. Rooney joined Derby County on an 18-month player-coach contract from MLS side DC United in January and was working closely with the club's first-team coaching staff before the outbreak of the coronavirus. Ryan Giggs has backed former team-mate …

Derby thank Rooney for his role in wage deferral deal
4 years, 8 months ago

Derby thank Rooney for his role in wage deferral deal

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Derby County have thanked captain Wayne Rooney for the leading role he played in the players agreeing a wage deferral with the club to help the English Championship club survive the coronavirus crisis. "First team players have voluntarily agreed a substantial deferral that is considerably more than has been reported in the media, while Phillip Cocu and his coaching …

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat
4 years, 10 months ago

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat

The Hindu  

Player-coach Wayne Rooney hopes his teenage Derby County team-mates will benefit from the experience of playing against Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Derby was soundly beaten 3-0 by United at Pride Park on Thursday, with Luke Shaw opening the scoring before Odion Ighalo's brace secured a quarterfinal trip to Norwich City. RELATED| However, the former United captain …

Wayne Rooney proves class is permanent as he pulls the strings in Derby's hard-fought victory over Barnsley
5 years ago

Wayne Rooney proves class is permanent as he pulls the strings in Derby's hard-fought victory over Barnsley

The Telegraph  

Derby County 2 Barnsley 1 Championship table 2019/20 latest standings Wayne Rooney was handed the Derby captaincy and produced two moments of genuine quality on his return to English football. Rooney was short of match fitness on his debut and was shown how tough life in the Championship will be, but he played the full 90 minutes at Pride Park …

Derby fails to rise to occasion on Rooney's dugout debut
5 years, 1 month ago

Derby fails to rise to occasion on Rooney's dugout debut

The Hindu  

England's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney had a disappointing start in his new role as player-coach of Derby as it was held 1-1 at home by QPR in its Championship clash on Saturday. The 34-year-old Manchester United great took his place in the dugout for the first time alongside Dutch manager Phillip Cocu, although he is not permitted to play until …

John Harkes hails Derby County-bound Wayne Rooney's impact in MLS at DC United
5 years, 4 months ago

John Harkes hails Derby County-bound Wayne Rooney's impact in MLS at DC United

The Hindu  

John Harkes says his son is among the players to have benefited from Wayne Rooney's natural "coaching instinct" long before the England legend gets to work on the training ground at Derby County. England's leading all-time goalscorer this week agreed to cut short his spell with DC United and join ambitious Championship side Derby as a player-coach in January. Rooney …

Wayne Rooney targets MLS Cup farewell before trading DC for Derby
5 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney targets MLS Cup farewell before trading DC for Derby

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney is desperate to sign off his American adventure with silverware after deciding to cut short his stay at DC United. READ : Wayne Rooney to return to English football in Derby player-coach role His former England team-mate David Beckham won the MLS Cup twice with the Los Angeles Galaxy, and Rooney would love to achieve the feat just …

Wayne Rooney to Derby: Former Manchester United striker to join as player-coach
5 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney to Derby: Former Manchester United striker to join as player-coach

The Independent  

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Wayne Rooney to return to English football in Derby player-coach role
5 years, 5 months ago

Wayne Rooney to return to English football in Derby player-coach role

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney will return to English football from MLS's DC United in January after agreeing to a player-coach role under manager Phillip Cocu at Derby County. "I am very excited about the opportunity that Derby County have provided me with," Rooney told the club's website. Rooney's last season in England did not go entirely to plan, as he often appeared …

Former England striker Wayne Rooney to join Championship club Derby County as player-manager in 2020
5 years, 5 months ago

Former England striker Wayne Rooney to join Championship club Derby County as player-manager in 2020

Firstpost  

Former England captain Wayne Rooney will bring to an end his time in the MLS by moving to Derby County, in the English Championship, as player and coach. Wayne Rooney is on his way to Championship side Derby County just hours after owner Mel Morris confirmed on Tuesday that the club were attempting to finalise a move for the former …

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role
5 years, 5 months ago

Derby boss tight-lipped on mooted Rooney player-coach role

The Hindu  

Derby manager Phillip Cocu refused to speculate on reports former England captain Wayne Rooney could be set to join the club as a player-coach. Rooney, who is England’s all-time leading goal-scorer, is under contract with MLS club DC United until 2021 but there was talk of a move to Derby ahead of their 2-1 win over Huddersfield. We’re working on …

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January
5 years, 5 months ago

Derby County confirm Wayne Rooney will join as player-coach in January

The Telegraph  

Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player-coach role at the start of next year, the club have confirmed. Telegraph Sport revealed on Monday that the former Manchester United and England captain was poised to make a sensational return to English football in a dual role with Derby working under Cocu. Dressed in a grey tracksuit and baseball cap, …

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