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Wayne Rooney says Derby relegation is "strange feeling" but he wants to stay
Wayne Rooney says he has mixed emotions about Derby County's relegation from the Championship following their 1-0 defeat to QPR at Loftus Road on Monday.The Rams' fate was officially sealed by a late winner from Hoops midfielder Luke Amos, though in reality the club's perilous financial situation - which led to administration and a 'nail in the coffin' 12 point deduction - had been paving the way to League One since September.Following the game, Derby boss Rooney admitted that it was a "strange feeling" to be relegated, but insisted he felt "proud" given all that he and his group of players had been through over the course of such a turbulent season. He also confirmed he wants to stay."Yeah, we’ve been relegated, but I’ve never seen a team get relegated and a reaction from fans like that, I thought it was incredible," Rooney told Sky Sports."I feel proud.