Plymouth Argyle have parted ways with manager Wayne Rooney following a string of disappointing results. Owner Simon Hallett defended the appointment, citing challenging circumstances at previous clubs.
The England and Manchester United legend was sacked on New Year's Eve after a poor run of form for Plymouth. Following his exit, comments from Plymouth owner Simon Hallett have resurfaced defending the appointment. At the time, Hallett told talkSPORT: 'Clearly results were poor and results were particularly poor at Birmingham over the course of 15 games, which is probably not long enough to be statistically significant.
Virgil van Dijk is a Rolls Royce - I'd have loved to have played alongside Liverpool star 'The underlying data at Birmingham was also poor, but we know that there were circumstances that made it difficult for Wayne. 'There were also circumstances that made it difficult at Derby. You know, I mean, most obviously that the place was in administration. 'You know, Wayne ended up, I think, having to do more than just coach at Derby. So at Derby though, he still managed to improve the defence at DC United. 'Again, limited number of games, but DC United's attack was strengthened. DC United's defence was also more modest, but strengthened. 'The underlying performances before the manager arrives and afterwards. And you know, that means looking at things other than just wins and losses.'Speaking on White & Jordan, the talkSPORT co-host explained: 'Yeah, I mean, look, there was periods of time during this season where Wayne appeared to be getting things right. 'And we commended him on this show, because he has this theory that ultimately that I've got some witch hunt against him, which I don't.'I think Liam Rosenior was a key component of why they had some modicum of success at Derby. And I don't think he did anything at DC United of any substance. 'But that doesn't mean that you don't commend someone for the endeavour. But I also think it is lacking on Plymout
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