Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the head coach of Plymouth Argyle after a brief seven-month stint with the Championship team. The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United striker was appointed in May but leaves with Plymouth languishing at the bottom of the English second tier, having secured only four wins in 23 games this season.
Rooney's tenure came to an end following a 2-0 defeat to Oxford United on Sunday, marking Plymouth's ninth consecutive game without a victory.
In a statement, Plymouth Argyle confirmed the mutual agreement to part ways with Rooney, expressing gratitude for his efforts and wishing him success in his future endeavors. Rooney, in turn, thanked the club's board, staff, players, and fans for their support during his time as head coach.
Prior to his role at Plymouth, Rooney had a brief spell at Birmingham, which suffered relegation from the Championship last season. He has also held coaching positions at MLS team DC United and Derby County.
Rooney, a highly decorated player, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during his illustrious career. He holds the record for being England's most capped outfield player with 120 appearances.
Following Rooney's departure, assistant Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will take charge of Plymouth for their upcoming Championship match against Bristol City.
Rooney's exit marks another chapter in his evolving coaching career, with fans and pundits alike curious to see where his next venture will take him.
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