Wayne Rooney acknowledged his embarrassment following Plymouth Argyle's loss at Bristol City, emphasizing the need for better performance and unity among players as they face a tough season with the worst defensive record in the league.
Wayne Rooney says he was 'embarrassed' to go over and thank Argyle's fans after the loss at Bristol City The results have left the former England captain's side two points and one place above the Championship relegation zone with a goal difference eight worse than any other side in the division.
"So I need to find a way to get through it, but also get that message through to the players to make sure I lift them." They have the worst away record of any side in the league, having lost eight and drawn two of their 10 matches on the road. "It's at a point now where the players need to understand that they need to give more and they need to show more character, more fight, more desire," added Rooney, who was appointed as Argyle head coach in May.
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