Rooney returns to management as Plymouth boss

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On Saturday, the football club Plymouth Argyle announced that Wayne Rooney, a renowned England and Manchester United footballer, has been given the role of managing their second-tier Championship side.

Rooney has taken on his debut managerial position after being dismissed from Birmingham City in January following a terrible 15-game stint as the head of the Championship team. The team ended up getting demoted and Rooney will now be leading a team that finished only one spot higher than them at 20th place but managed to narrowly steer clear of being relegated to League One.

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Rooney stated that accepting the position at Plymouth Argyle seems like a suitable advancement in his profession, and he wants to express his gratitude towards the Chairman and Board for placing their trust in him.

Here's a chance to be a part of a thrilling venture. I'm eager to assist in constructing a team of players who can play a wide range of football, all while keeping the Green Army entertained.

He takes over the role of manager after Ian Foster was fired in April following a mere three-month stint in the position. The team he is now leading, Plymouth, recently returned to the second tier for the first time since 2009-10 and has never competed in the highest league in England.

I've personally witnessed the exceptional skills of the players in this team and the fantastic vibe at Home Park. The club has a thrilling future ahead of them, with a forward-thinking strategy already in motion. I'm thankful for the chance to contribute to it and be a member of the team.

At the age of 38, Rooney took charge of a Birmingham team that was already situated in the playoff zone of the Championship. This was due to their previous coach, John Eustace, who was fired unexpectedly in October.

Nonetheless, he faced four losses in his initial five matches and was incapable of reversing a downward trend that caused Birmingham's position in the table to drop.

After leaving his position as head coach of D.C. United due to their inability to qualify for the MLS playoffs in 2023, the ex-forward signed on with Birmingham. Rooney formerly played for D.C. for 18 months and returned to the club as head coach in July 2022.

Rooney is still Manchester United's top scorer of all time and scored an impressive 53 goals for the England national team in his time. Before making his way to D.C., he was a coach for the Championship team, Derby County.