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ROONEY HAS DONE ENOUGH TO STAY AT HELM

by
The LeaguePaper Team
18 April 2021

ERIK Alonso, the incoming owner of Derby County, has promised to provide Wayne Rooney with “all the support” he needs to bring Premier League football to Pride Park.
Right now, Derby have their work cut out just staying in the Championship, but last weekend’s disciplined performance against Norwich suggests Alonso’s faith in the former England striker is well founded.
Legitimate questions linger over Rooney’s credentials. He has not put in the hard yards as a coach, and it is undeniable that doors were opened by his stellar playing career with Manchester U...

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