Wayne Rooney is currently unemployed after being dismissed by Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, marking the fourth club in his managerial career. He departs with the Pilgrims in last place in the Championship, having earned 18 points from 23 matches, which leaves them four points from safety. He is currently searching for a new job after being let go from Plymouth and Birmingham City in his most recent football roles. The record goalscorer for United began his management career at Derby County in 2021, then transferred to D.C. United in the U.S. the next year. He then moved from the States to Birmingham but was let go nearly a year ago, with the Blues finishing that season in the relegation zone. “I want to take this moment to express my gratitude to the Plymouth board, especially Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip, with whom I had great relationships,” Rooney stated. “I also appreciate all the staff who made me feel welcome and contributed to making the club such a unique place, as well as the players and fans for their support during my time as head coach. I wish them all the best for the future. “To the Green Army, thank you for making the matches at Home Park so memorable; those are experiences we will cherish forever.” I want to personally acknowledge my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan, and Mike Phelan for their expertise, commitment, assistance, and support. “Plymouth Argyle will forever have a special spot in my heart, and I will keep following and caring about their outcomes.” What comes next for Rooney? The writers at MEN Sport have shared their opinions on Rooney’s next steps…. Richard Cusack. It’s just not working out for the United legend in the dugout. After his time as a manager at Derby County, where he showed a remarkable ability to inspire players and lift a struggling club, he hasn’t been able to truly improve a team. Following his exit, Birmingham faced relegation, and there’s a strong chance that Plymouth may suffer the same fate. Despite the unique situation at Derby, by the end of the season, Rooney’s managerial record could include three out of four teams he managed being relegated to League One. I don’t think he can bounce back from this, but I hope to be proven wrong. Tom Coley. An engaging discussion can be had about how legends like Rooney, along with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, work to fix managerial issues.
