Wayne Rooney has left Plymouth Argyle by mutual consent after a torrid run that left the membership backside of the Championship desk.
The 39-year-old took cost of Plymouth in Could however, in seven months in cost, oversaw simply 4 league wins in 23 matches.
The Pilgrims haven’t gained any of their final 9 video games, with the workforce booed off by followers following their 2-0 defeat to Oxford United on Sunday, which leaves them 4 factors from security heading into 2025.
Within the Championship this season, Plymouth have confronted essentially the most pictures (391), essentially the most pictures on course (141), have the very best xG in opposition to complete (44) and have conceded essentially the most objectives (51).
On the different finish of the sector, they’ve scored the joint-fewest objectives within the second tier (22, together with Hull Metropolis).
“I want to take this chance to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Soccer Membership,” Rooney stated upon his departure.
“Thanks additionally to all of the employees who made me really feel welcome and who make the membership such a particular place, the gamers and followers for his or her efforts and help throughout my time as head coach and I want all of them the very best for the long run.
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— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) December 31, 2024
“To the Inexperienced Military, thanks for making the video games at Dwelling Park so particular, they’re reminiscences that we’ll share endlessly.
“I’d additionally like to present a particular point out to my teaching employees, Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Eire, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan, for his or her information, dedication, assist and help.
“Plymouth Argyle will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart, and I’ll proceed to look out for and take curiosity of their outcomes.”
First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and membership captain Joe Edwards will lead the workforce for Plymouth’s match in opposition to Bristol Metropolis on New 12 months’s Day.
