Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Plymouth Argyle after a nine-game winless streak left the club at the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship.
Wayne Rooney has left Plymouth Argyle after a nine-game winless run left the club bottom of the Sky Bet Championship . Appointed in May, Rooney departs Plymouth after just seven months in charge with the club four points from safety. His last game at the helm came on Sunday, when Argyle were beaten 2-0 at fellow strugglers Oxford. A statement from Plymouth said: ' 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. 'First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will lead the team for our Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City on New Year's Day. Daryl Flahavan will continue as goalkeeping coach.' 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.' More to follow.
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