Rooney returns as Plymouth’s head coach

England and the Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney has been hired as head coach of English 2^nd-tier Championship team Plymouth Argyle, the side shared today.

The job is Wayne’s 1^st managerial appointment since being dismissed by Birmingham City at the beginning of the year after a disappointing 15-match spell in charge of the team. Birmingham would go on to be relegated, and Wayne now joins the club that finished just 1 place above them, in 20^th, after escaping relegation in the last possible moment.

✍️ We are delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as our new Head Coach.

Welcome to Argyle, Wayne.#pafc

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— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) May 25, 2024

“Becoming the head coach at Plymouth Argyle feels like the excellent next step in my career, and I would like to express my gratitude to the Chairman and Board for trusting me to manage the club,” Wayne announced after his appointment.

“This is a fantastic chance to be part of a great project. I can’t wait to help to build a squad of footballers to play expansive football — and to bring joy to our supporters while watching us on the pitch.”