Wayne Rooney sacked by Plymouth Argyle after horrendous run of form
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Wayne Rooney has been let go by Plymouth after just SEVEN months in charge. The Manchester United icon was appointed as Argyle’s new manager back in May but it has been a disastrous spell in charge. Rooney has led the club to just four Championship wins all season.
The latest adverse result saw Plymouth sink to a 2-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Oxford United. It leaves Plymouth rock bottom of the table, already four points from safety and the club’s owners have decided to make a change. A statement read: "Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and Head Coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. Departing the club with Rooney will be Assistant Head Coach Mike Phelan and first team coach Simon Ireland.
"First team coach Kevin Nancekivell and Club Captain Joe Edwards will lead the team for our Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City on New Year’s Day. Daryl Flahavan will continue as Goalkeeping coach. We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.".
Plymouth will now kick off their search for Rooney’s long-term successor. They are next back in action on New Year’s Day as they tackle Bristol City at home ahead of a clash with Stoke. Rooney’s spell in charge saw a number of humiliating defeats amid growing calls for him to be sacked. His first game as Plymouth boss ended in a 4-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
