‘I hope you’re not next’ – Plenty of Derby County fans send clear message to player after Twitter tribute to Graeme Shinnie | OneFootball

League One side Wigan Athletic moved to recruit midfielder Graeme Shinnie from struggling side Derby County yesterday, in a transfer that may end up being beneficial for all parties.

The Rams are currently in the midst of major turmoil off the pitch despite their brave on-field performances, being placed under another transfer embargo after missing a deadline to find a bidder willing to fund the club for the remainder of the season.

With the club still in financial trouble, administrators have now made to make their first sale of the January window with the 30-year-old the man to move on, a move they may not have been willing to sanction in normal circumstances with the midfielder establishing himself as a key figure for the East Midlands outfit this term.

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Making 21 league appearances for Wayne Rooney’s men during the 2021/22 campaign, his presence in the middle of the park will be sorely missed, as well as his experience as one of the older heads in the Rams’ dressing room.

Current club captain Tom Lawrence, who was previously thought to be on his way out during this month after being reported by the Daily Mail to be on a £37,000-per-week pay packet, was one of those who took to Twitter to wish his former teammate the best of luck for the future.

However, a move has failed to materialise at this stage and many Derby supporters had one clear message to send back to the Rams’ skipper in response.

We take a look at what they had to say.