Ferguson Warns Rooney About 'Results' On New Job

Former Manchester United Coach, Sir Alex Ferguson has cautioned Wayne Rooney about the industry as a "result industry". The former coach backs Rooney to succeed in Derby County with his knowledge of the game.

Former England and United striker Rooney called time on his illustrious playing career and was named manager of Championship (second-tier) side Derby on Friday, having been interim boss following Dutchman Phillip Cocu's departure.

Speaking during an event for Sports United Against Dementia, Ferguson said it was important that Rooney took the next step in his career.

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"He's England's top goal-scorer, he's Manchester United's top goal-scorer and he's had a fantastic career as a player," said Ferguson, who led United to 13 Premier League titles. "It'll give him a starting point."

But "it's a results industry and you need to get results. He'll know that better than anyone. He's had a good start... and he has knowledge of the game, a presence about him, and I hope he does well.

"It's a big step for him. He's quite a wealthy young man now with his career in football, so he probably doesn't need to go into management to look after his family. But he wants to do it and that's important.

"There's no point being a manager because someone asks you to be. He went there as a player-coach, he then became player-manager and now he has the manager's job and that's what he wanted. Hopefully, he does well."

Derby, who are 22nd in the 24-team Championship, to host Rotherham on Saturday.