The TV cameras even tried to gather the usual inconsolable fans with uncontrollable tears. Instead, those who traveled with hope and occupied one end of the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium stood as one, proud and provocative, applauding Wayne Rooney and his players who had done their best to keep the Derby in the Championship against odds and just short. . The Derby was relegated from the Championship after losing to QPR Wayne Rooney’s team seemed to be able to fight another day before the end of the drama Luke Amos scored in the 88th minute for QPR – although the Derby was not lost But Reading fought 4-1 against Swansea to draw in the fifth minute of the delay after second-half goals from Tom Ince, Lucas Joao and Tom McIntyre.

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QPR: Westwood, Odubajo (Kakay 58), Sanderson, Dunne, McCallum, Field, Dozzell (75 Johansen, Thomas (Austin 70), Amos, Chair, Dykes Unused subtitles: Ball, Gray, Adomah, Mahoney Goal: Amos 88 Reservation: Dozzell, Field Derby: Allsop, Byrne, Davies, Cashin, Buchanan (Cybulski 85), Bielik (Morrison 63), Thompson, Ebiowei, Lawrence, Knight (Sibley 75), Plange Unused subtitles: Forsyth, Stearman, Roos, Watson Rejected: Lawrence (second yellow) Referee: Josh Smith (Lincolnshire) In the end, the mountain they were asked to climb to stay in the second tier was just too high. The last nail was hammered into their coffin in a way as hard as some of the events that fell in the Derby this season and left them staring at the drop. Luke Amos’s late winner condemned the derby to defeat, while the goal came just as, according to their season, Rooney’s team was pushing for a winner and heroically refused to fall without a fight. But it was Reading’s remarkable 4-1 comeback against Swansea that was sealed in the 95th minute, which ultimately led to the relegation of the Derby. The Rams will return to the third division for the first time since 1986, a level at which they have only played four seasons in their entire history. It took a lot of effort in the face of extreme adversity from Derby to try to maintain their championship. The deduction of 21 points for violating EFL rules and going to the administration made for them. The loss of key players, who were snatched from a helpless Rooney despite his wishes, made his job even more difficult, if it were still possible. QPR’s George Thomas fights with Lee Buchanan for possession in the Championship clash Derby defender Curtis Davis needed medical treatment but was able to continue Ongoing and long-standing property issues have only added to the uncertainty. In this scenario, it was almost a miracle that the Derby got here, still inside with a survival shot with four games to play. Hence the full-time emotional scenes when the former England captain and his team went to thank their supporters. Hence the resigned raising of his eyebrows and the shrugging of his shoulders as Rooney left the pitch at QPR. This was just the result everyone was waiting for. It’s proof to Rooney and his team that it took so long to prove those who wrote off the Derby many months ago were right. Rooney said: “I’m proud. Yes, we have been relegated, but I have never seen a team relegated and the reaction of the fans such. I thought it was unbelievable. The support that the fans gave to the children throughout the season, so of course, disappointed, sad, upset but proud. Jason Knight reacts after foul from behind QPR right back Moses Odubajo “I feel for the players. We have collected 52 points and we would be safe under normal conditions. We have paid the price for what the previous owner left behind. And I’m sure it’s a sad day for him too because I know Mel [Morris] he is a fan of Derby “. Rooney insisted before the match that he did not care about the result in Reading’s game and had no idea about the train that had unfolded at the Madejski Stadium until the last whistle of the QPR. Despite all the distractions, Rooney’s laser-like focus has not shifted from Derby. He stayed that way until the bitter end and, as he did all season, he also gave hope to the club that he was ready to stay. Mark Warburton’s QPR team kept alive their hopes of reaching the play-offs with victory As American businessman Chris Kirchner prepares to complete his acquisition, Rooney added: “In some ways we can draw a line under everything that has happened and really start reviving this club and trying to promote it. “We need to make the acquisition and that needs to be done quickly. The sooner this can happen, the sooner we can start trying to develop the team, bring in players and see if we can bring this club back. If the acquisition does not take place, I am really afraid for the club and where it will end up. “The future of the club is doubtful if this does not happen. My future is in doubt if that does not happen, so it must be done. “If it happens, I want to be a member of the club. This is a special club. We are all proud to be here and I want to be the one to try to bring back those happy days. ”
Rooney and his players applaud the support of the guests after hearing the news about their relegation Derby will play in the third division of English football next season for the first time in 36 years