Plymouth has appointed former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney as their new manager. Rooney, who has had a successful playing career, is embarking on his fourth managerial role after stints at Derby, Birmingham, and DC United.
Rooney expressed excitement about the opportunity to be part of an exciting project at Plymouth. He believes that this move is the perfect next step in his coaching career. The club’s chairman, Simon Hallett, described Rooney as a passionate and knowledgeable candidate who aligns perfectly with the club’s ambitions and aims.
Rooney’s time at Birmingham was short-lived as he was sacked after just 83 days in charge. However, he did manage to guide Derby through a difficult period when the club entered administration. The Plymouth team narrowly avoided relegation in their first season back in the Championship after 14 years. With Rooney at the helm, the club hopes to play an exciting and attacking brand of football to achieve their mission.