Former England captain Wayne Rooney has been appointed as head coach at Plymouth Argyle.
The 38-year-old most recently was in charge of fellow Championship side Birmingham City before he was sacked, losing nine games out of his 15 in charge.He said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the chairman and board for the faith they have shown in me.
“I have experienced first-hand how talented the existing group of players is here – and also the incredible atmosphere at Home Park. The club is on an exciting long-term journey, with a progressive plan in place. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.Argyle have been without a permanent manager since Ian Foster left the club with just a handful of matches to play in the season.
“As conversations advanced, it was clear there was a natural alignment in our footballing ideals and the best way to take the club forward.
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