Plymouth Argyle have sacked Wayne Rooney after a dismal run of form in the Championship.
The 39-year-old former England captain oversaw just four league wins and suffered 13 defeats in 23 Championship games after taking charge of the Pilgrims in May.Rooney came to Home Park four months after being sacked by Birmingham City following an 83-day spell in charge that brought nine defeats in 15 games. He and his players were booed following Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Oxford United - their sixth defeat in a nine-game winless run that began in early November.
after that loss, but it was enough to end the tenure of the man who was lauded as 'the perfect candidate to provide the exciting and attacking brand of football' when appointed. Under Rooney - who set scoring records for England and Manchester United during his decorated playing career - Plymouth have dropped to the bottom of the table, scored the joint fewest goals in the second tier and have conceded more than any other club in England's top four divisions.First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will lead the side for Wednesday's home game against Bristol City.'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.'Wayne Rooney's time at Argyle has proved, like his spell at Birmingham City, to be unsuccessful. The Home Park hierarchy were quick to say that he had been impressive when interviewing for the job and that the appointment was not a publicity stun
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