Derby County is currently sitting at 21st Position in the Championship. They have been struggling financially to keep themselves afloat. Sheikh Khalid’s Derventio holdings are set to take over the club.
A deal had already been agreed in November and Mel Morris the owner will be reluctant to spend any f his cash before the transfer takes place.
This has left the players and the club in crisis mode. The Mail reported how Wayne Rooney showed a grand gesture by telling the club that he is willing to let go of a part of his wages so that it can be used to the players. Everything has gone for a toss as this pandemic has made it difficult for everybody right now. It is a tough situation and also shows how the clubs at the lower level are more impacted by this windfall.
The teams in the lower leagues do not as much support from broadcasting rights as the top teams do and with lockdowns at different stages even their match ticket revenues have dropped down drastically which makes survival even tougher.
It’s good to see that such legends of the game are coming to the aid of a club as Wayne Rooney who officially retired from football got straight into management by taking over a Derby County side that has had more than its fair share of struggles. Instances such as these make you believe in the beautiful game because some things go beyond money. Some somethings can be done to help those around you and football can be a magical thing not only for the viewers but also for the players.