In an interview with the Daily Mail, Derby County Manager Rooney talked about his previous rumors with Everton and the relationship and trust he has built with derby County Club.
He said: "I've been here [Derby County] as a player and coach for over three years and have built relationships with people here, first as teammates, then as coaches and finally with the staff. All my requirements for the players, including diligence, honesty, trust, commitment. If I just say I got a job and turn away, to be honest, I can't do that to the players and the staff. ”
"When Benitez was sacked, my name was linked to Everton and they would be worried about what it would mean for the club if I left? I know they've been looking forward to me helping rebuild this club. I said to the staff, I am in front of you, I am with you. No matter what is said out there, we're all together and I think it means a lot to them. ”
"In the situation we're in, we have to fight. I said to the players, 'Listen, all the obstacles in front of us are our own problems and no one is going to give us anything.' Do you want to stay in this league? Do you want to overcome difficulties? Do you want to be a legend of the club? Because you now have the opportunity to implement it'. ”
'Some players see success as winning a trophy but after all that, being able to stay in this league will be one of the greatest achievements in the history of the club and that's the opportunity we have.'
"Of course, there is pressure on everyone at the club. For example, will they get paid? Will they lose their jobs? So, everyone is under a lot of pressure, and my job is to try to get everyone together. ”
This season, Derby County suffered a serious crisis due to its debt, the team was deducted 21 points, and as many as nine people left the team in the winter window market. At the moment, with 17 games left in the season, the team is still seven points away from the safe zone.
(Melodious)
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