Plymouth Argyle have confirmed the departure of manager Wayne Rooney by mutual consent.
Rooney joined Plymouth back in May, but leaves just seven months later, having won five of his 25 games in charge as the side slumped to the bottom of the Championship, four points adrift of safety.
Among the final nails in Rooney’s coffin was ia 4-0 shot in the hands of the Coventry City team led by former England teammate Frank Lampard.
“Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have parted ways by mutual consent with immediate effect,” the club said in a statement. “Assistant head coach Mike Phelan and first team coach Simon Ireland will leave the club along with Rooney.”
In a message to fans, Rooney added: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip with whom I have shared a great relationship.
“I also thank all the staff who have made me welcome and make the club such a special place, the players and supporters for their efforts and support during my time as head coach and I wish them all the best for the future.
“Thank you to the Green Army for making the matches at Home Park so special, they are memories we will share forever.
“I would also like to give a special shout out to my coaching staff of Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support.
“Plymouth Argyle will always have a special place in my heart, and I will continue to watch and take an interest in their results.”
Rooney is now looking for the fifth job of his managerial career, having taken charge of Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City and Plymouth since first joining the club in 2021.
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