Wayne Rooney has mutually agreed to part ways with Plymouth Argyle after a challenging stint as the club's head coach. The former England captain took charge in May but struggled to turn the team's fortunes around. Despite his successful playing career, Rooney was only able to secure four victories in 23 Championship matches, with 13 losses, leaving Plymouth at the bottom of the table. His tenure was marked by a series of disappointing results, and after the team’s latest setback – a 2-0 defeat against Oxford United – fans voiced their frustration by booing the players and staff. This marked the sixth defeat in a nine-match winless streak that began in early November, and the mounting pressure eventually led to his departure.
Rooney’s time at Plymouth Argyle was his second managerial role after a brief and similarly unsuccessful spell at Birmingham City, where he was sacked following an 83-day period in charge. At Plymouth, the team's form worsened under his leadership, and they became the lowest-scoring team in the Championship while also conceding more goals than any other team in the top four tiers of English football. This dismal performance ultimately left the club in a precarious position at the foot of the division, prompting the mutual decision for Rooney to leave. His departure was followed by the exit of assistant coach Mike Phelan and first-team coach Simon Ireland, signaling a complete overhaul of the managerial staff.
With the team struggling at the bottom of the table, Plymouth Argyle will now be led by first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards for their upcoming match against Bristol City. Despite Rooney’s prominent career as a player, which included setting numerous records with Manchester United and England, his time as a manager has been fraught with challenges. Plymouth now faces the difficult task of rebuilding and reversing the club’s decline under new leadership, with hopes of improving their standing in the Championship and avoiding relegation.
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