Wayne Rooney Returns to Management
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has made a comeback to management by joining Championship side Plymouth Argyle. The 38-year-old has signed a three-year deal to become the head coach of Argyle, beating strong competition for the position.
New Chapter in Rooney’s Career
Rooney expressed his excitement about this new role, stating that it feels like the perfect next step in his career. He thanked the chairman and board for the faith they have shown in him and sees this as an opportunity to be part of an exciting project at Plymouth Argyle.
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Rooney aims to build a squad that plays expansive football and entertains the fans. He praised the talent of the existing players at Argyle and looks forward to the upcoming Championship season in August.
Background and Support
Argyle’s director of football, Neil Dewsnip, has a history with Rooney from their time at Everton’s academy. The club is on an exciting long-term journey with a progressive plan in place, and Rooney is grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.
The club recently appointed Rooney as the new Head Coach, welcoming him to Argyle with enthusiasm.
Before joining Plymouth, Rooney had managerial stints at Derby and DC United. Plymouth had parted ways with Ian Foster in April and narrowly avoided relegation under the guidance of Dewsnip and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell.
The coaching staff at Plymouth, including Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, and Darryl Flahavan, will continue their roles, with further additions expected in the future.
Exciting Times Ahead
Plymouth chairman Simon Hallett expressed his confidence in Rooney, highlighting his passion, intelligence, and knowledge in football. Hallett believes Rooney’s ambitions align with the club’s mission and looks forward to an exciting season of Championship football under Rooney’s leadership.