Wayne Rooney, Manchester United Legend, Sacked by Plymouth Argyle After Reaching Rock Bottom

Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United star, announced his resignation as Plymouth manager on Tuesday, just seven months after taking charge of the Championship team. Unfortunately, Plymouth finds themselves at the bottom of the league table after a 2-0 loss to relegation rivals Oxford. Since Rooney's appointment in May, Plymouth has only managed to secure four wins out of 23 league games, leaving them four points away from safety. The team has suffered significant defeats, including a 6-1 loss to Norwich and 4-0 defeats against Bristol City and Coventry, placing immense pressure on Rooney, the former England captain.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of Plymouth," said Rooney.

"Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as head coach and I wish them all the best for the future.

"To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever.

"Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results."

A statement on the club website added: "Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

"We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future."

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It is 39-year-old Rooney's latest managerial flop. He was sacked by Birmingham after only 15 games in charge last season.

Birmingham were eventually relegated from the Championship after Rooney's exit.

Rooney was also unable to keep Derby in the Championship after the club were hit with hefty points deductions when they went into administration and breached Football League accounting rules.

He earned plaudits at Derby for keeping them in the survival battle until the end of the season but removing the Rams in the aftermath of their relegation in 2022.

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Rooney also had a spell as DC United manager in the United States before returning to England.

Feted as one of the greatest players of his generation, Rooney is Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer and also held that record with England for eight years before it was broken by Harry Kane in 2023.

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He won five Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup in a glittering 13-year spell with United that ended in 2017.

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