Wayne Rooney parts ways with Plymouth Argyle after poor run of results

Wayne Rooney parts ways with Plymouth Argyle after poor run of results

Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Plymouth Argyle, the Championship club confirmed on Tuesday.

Plymouth, 24th in the Championship currently, has lost six of its last seven league games, which led to Rooney’s exit, whose run with the club ended after just 23 league games.

First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and Club Captain Joe Edwards will manage the team against Bristol City on New Year’s Day while 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. The club will be making no further comment at this stage with updates on our new first team management staff in due course,” the club said in its official statement.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip, who I shared great relationships with,” Rooney said after his exit.

“Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as Head Coach and I wish them all the best for the future.

“To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever.

“I would also like to give a special mention to my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support.

“Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results,” he concluded.