An Incredible Thread Of What Wayne Rooney Has Achieved With Derby County, In His First Job, Is Going Viral

It's a sad situation off the pitch but on it, Rooney is doing something truly remarkable in his first-ever job as a manager.

Rooney found out Derby were going into administration last year while watching Sky Sports News and he received no information from owner Mel Morris.

Instead of choosing to walk away, knowing Derby would be hit with a massive points deduction, Rooney chose to remain at Pride Park.

Derby were docked 21 points in all, 12 for entering administration and an additional nine for historical financial breaches.

Fans were furious and in an attempt to keep unity, Rooney gave his personal phone number to the supporters club in an attempt to keep transparency.

"I’ve made contact with the supporters’ club and they have my phone number now," Rooney explained. "It’s nice they have that direct line to me."

Funds have been so low that Rooney has taken it upon himself to pay for training equipment and away accommodation when needed. Among the equipment bought was a drone.

A lack of transfer budget has seen Rooney give 20 academy players their debut since his appointment last year, all of who are fully committed to the cause.

Veteran defender Curtis Davies claims Rooney once said: "I'll stand in front of you, I'll take all the criticism."

Rooney is going the extra mile to ensure Derby have every shot of Championship survival and regularly sleeps in his office to get his players ready.

Three different league tables are up in the dressing room too. The original, one without the points deduction and one with the massive points deduction.

Without a points deduction Derby would be comfortably midtable and have an outside shot at making the play-offs.

Instead, they sit 23rd in the Championship and seven points off safety.

If they manage to stay up from this position, Rooney will have already achieved a legendary feat in management.