Wayne Rooney poised to return to dugout as Plymouth manager
In the coming day, Wayne Rooney's selection as the head coach for Plymouth is anticipated to receive confirmation. The ex-captain of England is going to agree on a three-year-long contract. After an unfortunate time leading Birmingham that led to their drop to League One, Rooney is resolute about restoring his status as a manager.
At 38 years old, Rooney is preparing to make a comeback in the Championship with Plymouth. He had a constructive conversation with the club's director of football, Neil Dewsnip. They have a good rapport from their time at Everton, as Dewsnip used to coach at the academy when Rooney was a rising star. Dewsnip was also in charge of Plymouth for the last part of the season.
Rooney hasn't been managing since he was dismissed by Birmingham in January, despite only being 83 days into a three-and-a-half-year contract. Even though he's had offers to manage overseas, it seems he's keen to take on the challenge of bringing Plymouth back to life. Last season, Plymouth managed to avoid getting relegated, which left Birmingham in a tough spot on the final day.
Argyle had a conversation with Paul Heckingbottom, the ex-manager of Sheffield United, about taking over from Ian Foster, the previous England Under-20s coach, but they eventually chose Rooney as their top choice. Rooney has experience managing DC United and Derby, where he partnered with Pete Shuttleworth, who is expected to become a part of his coaching team in Plymouth. It is presumed that Kevin Nancekivell, Plymouth's coach who has been there for a long time, will remain in his position.
Rooney expressed his interest in returning to the field of management in February. He acknowledged that his dismissal from Birmingham was a setback, but he's determined to get back in the game. As a manager, being fired is just a part of the job, and it's crucial to bounce back from it. Rooney had some ample time for contemplation, and he is confident that he'll make it right in his next endeavor.
