Wayne Rooney leaves second job in a yr with Plymouth backside of Championship

Wayne Rooney has departed Plymouth Argyle as supervisor by mutual consent.

The previous England and Manchester United star leaves the Pilgrims backside of the Championship and 4 factors from security.

It’s the second exit this yr for Rooney, following his sacking at Birmingham on 2 January.

“We wish to thank Wayne and his crew for all their efforts and want them properly for the long run,” learn a membership assertion.

Rooney mentioned: “I wish to take this chance to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Soccer Membership, specifically Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared nice relationships with.

“Thanks additionally to all of the employees who made me really feel welcome and who make the membership such a particular place, the gamers and followers for his or her efforts and assist throughout my time as Head Coach and I want all of them the very best for the long run.

“To the Inexperienced Military thanks for making the video games at Residence Park so particular, they’re recollections that we are going to share without end.

“I might additionally like to offer a particular point out to my teaching employees Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Eire, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for his or her information, dedication, assist and assist.

“Plymouth Argyle will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart, and I’ll proceed to look out for and take curiosity of their outcomes.”

Rooney’s assistant head coach Mike Phelan and first crew coach Simon Eire have additionally left the Championship membership.

First crew coach Kevin Nancekivell and captain Joe Edwards have been positioned in non permanent cost for the Championship match towards Bristol Metropolis on New 12 months’s Day.

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