Wayne Rooney, Plymouth Argyle FC December 31, 2024, 1:16 p.m

Championship side Plymouth Argyle have announced on their official website that Wayne Rooney has resigned as head coach.

“Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect. Along with Rooney, his assistants Mike Phelan and Simon Ireland will leave the club.

We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them all the best for the future.

At this stage, the club will not make any further comments, and information about the new management of the first team will appear in the near future,” the club said in a statement.

After 23 matches, Plymouth have 18 points and are in last place in the Championship standings.