JOHN TERRY reportedly wants to bring Ashley Cole with him if he gets the Derby County job.
Wayne Rooney has been placed in temporary charge of the struggling Championship club with a new takeover consortium set to get control of the Rams.
Former Chelsea captain Terry, currently assistant to Dean Smith at Aston Villa, is one of the front-runners to become Philip Cocu’s permanent replacement.
JT has made no secret of his desire to get into management and has been backed to succeed by his old team-mate and ex-Derby boss Frank Lampard should he land the job.
And the Daily Mirror claims Terry wants to make Cole, who finished his career with the Rams, part of his backroom team.
The report also states MK Dons assistant boss Luke Williams could also be on his radar as part of his staff.
The 39-year-old Cole played nine leagues matches for Derby before hanging up his boots in 2019.
He is now an academy coach at Chelsea and a TV pundit.
Meanwhile, Rooney has asked for clarity on the situation and wants to stay involved.
Discussing Terry’s potential appointment, Lampard said: “I think it’s a great opportunity potentially for him if it is true, and also for Derby.
“I’ve got a lot of affection for Derby from my time there and I know what a great club it is and what great fans they have.
“John will be a hungry, ambitious manager whether it’s Derby or another opportunity.
“He’s going to be a fantastic coach.”
Derby are currently bottom of the Championship with just eight points from 15 matches.
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