If the Derby squad of the second half of the season is the same as the first half - just maybe.

But it won't be.

Jagielka has gone and Derby have accepted a bid for Shinnie (from Wigan). Offers will come in for other players before the window closes. The administrators are not there to protect Rooney's squad. The mood music is getting worse. Rooney may be in the Everton dug out before the end of the window.

They have done very well so far this season - but the wheels are coming off.