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Wayne Rooney leaves Plymouth by mutual consent after seven months | Plymouth Argyle
Wayne Rooney and Plymouth Argyle have “mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect”, the club have announced. The 39-year-old was appointed in May and leaves with the club sat bottom of the Championship, four points from safety after 23 games. They most recently lost 2-0 to fellow strugglers Oxford and 4-0 to Coventry.
In a statement on the Plymouth website, Rooney said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of Plymouth, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with.
“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.”
The first-team coach, Kevin Nancekivell, and the club captain, Joe Edwards, will be in charge for Plymouth’s New Year’s Day home game against Bristol City.
A statement on the club website read: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. Departing the club with Rooney will be assistant head coach Mike Phelan and first-team coach Simon Ireland.
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“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.”
Wayne Rooney leaves Plymouth by mutual consent after seven months | Plymouth Argyle
In a surprising turn of events, Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Plymouth Argyle after just seven months with the club. The decision to leave was made by mutual consent, with both parties agreeing that it was in the best interest of all involved.
Rooney joined Plymouth in January of this year, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to the team. However, despite his best efforts, the club has struggled to find success on the pitch, leading to this decision to part ways.
Plymouth Argyle released a statement thanking Rooney for his contributions during his time with the club and wishing him the best in his future endeavors. Rooney also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for Plymouth and stated that he is now looking forward to the next chapter in his career.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Wayne Rooney, but one thing is for certain – his time with Plymouth Argyle will not be forgotten. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
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