Wayne Rooney is set to return to coaching with a deal to manage Plymouth Argyle. The Championship side was searching for a new head coach after firing Ian Foster in April.
The Pilgrims were nearly relegated down to League One earlier this month.
Nevertheless, a rare victory for the club on the final day of the campaign helped them avoid the drop. The win pushed Rooney’s former club, Birmingham City, into the third tier of English football next season.
The former Manchester United star has recent experience at Argyle’s Home Park, as he was in charge of Birmingham during a 3-3 draw in December. Rooney was eventually fired from his former team just 10 days later.
“Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the Chairman and Board for the faith they have shown in me,” proclaimed Rooney.
“I have experienced first-hand how talented the existing group of players is here – and also the incredible atmosphere at Home Park. The club is on an exciting long-term journey, with a progressive plan in place. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of it. I can’t wait for the Championship season to start in August.”
Former United star has not found success as a coach just yet
Although Rooney was a legend on the pitch during his playing days, his coaching career has sputtered so far. After guiding Derby County to safety during the 2020/21 campaign, Rooney departed the club after suffering relegation the following season. Derby, however, was enduring a period of financial difficulties at the time and was even docked 21 points.
Rooney then moved on to America with Major League Soccer side D.C. United. The former star managed to win just 14 of 53 total matches in charge of the club. He was ultimately sacked in October of 2023, but quickly found a job with Birmingham.
Nevertheless, Rooney’s time with the Blues was hugely disappointing, as he only picked up two…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-05-25 14:49:26
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