The legendary Manchester United coach who coached the new Derby County manager supported: "He has knowledge that will help him later"
Ferguson and Ronny in the joint days at United
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The legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Wayne Rooney's knowledge as a great player would serve him well in the role as the new Derby County manager but warned him that a coaching career depended heavily on results achieved early on in the English striker's retirement career Officially last Friday this after serving as interim coach following the departure of Philip Coco.
During a Sport Against Dementia event, Ferguson was asked about his former Red Devils trainee and said: "He's England's top scorer, United's goal scorer and he's had a fantastic career, it's going to give him a good starting point. "He knows it better than anyone. He has knowledge in the game, he has a presence and I hope he does well."
The legendary Scot added: "He did not go on to become a manager because someone asked him to. He does it out of love. He went to the derby as a player - manager and then he became a manager - player. I hope he made the most move Good for him. "