Failing Wayne Rooney resigns immediately and drops 49 runs in 22 games to the last place → Third division relegation direct train I refuse to be the right person

Dec 27, 2024

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Wayne Rooney is no longer trusted as a coach. Fans also turned their backs.

Plymouth Argyle, led by Rooney, suffered a 0-4 disaster in the 23rd round of the 2024-2025 English Championship (division) against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, England, at 0:00 a.m. on the 27th (Korea time). The defeat prevented Plymouth from escaping from the bottom of the league.

It was a fortunate disaster to end 0-4. Plymouth, who lost a point in the fifth minute of the first half, gave up a point in the 20th, 39th minute of the first half and just before the end of the first half, allowing four runs in the first half alone. It was the 45th minute when Plymouth's chronic disease, which has the league's worst defense, was revealed more seriously.

Coventry are not even a great strong team. Coventry is a team that ranks 15th in the league and is in the lower middle of the championship. Against such a team, Plymouth were beaten up from the first half because they were out of their minds. Convinced of victory, Coventry ended the game with a leisurely run in the second half. Plymouth focused on the disaster as there were even dismissals just before the end of the game.

Despite the face-off between 15th and 24th, Plymouth's performance was so serious that the number of shots was 19:5. Plymouth failed to escape away winless this season. According to the record of the last 13 games, Plymouth has been unable to get off the relegation train with one win, four draws and eight losses.

It should be taken into account that Plymouth was in the relegation zone last season, but there is no effect of Rooney's appointment. Only Luniz, who has declared offensive soccer, has shown the lowest scoring ability in the league with 22 goals in 22 games. The problem is defense. He is poised to become the champion's 'famous restaurant' by giving up 49 runs in 22 games.

Plymouth fans' trust in Rooney has long since been lost. After the game, the result of the game was announced on Plymouth SNS. There were full of comments that felt the anger of the fans as it was. One fan called for Rooney's resignation or dismissal, saying `It's time to get out now.' Another fan commented "I wanted to do well, but I didn't do well. Rooney wrote, "Get out." There were also many contents containing abusive language.

Despite fierce fan calls for his resignation, Rooney seemed to have no plans to step down with his own hands. After the game Rooney said "I think I'm the right person to lead Plymouth. I know how football works. I'm not that stupid,' he said, appearing to have no intention of stepping down as director.

Rooney also seems to be unable to give up easily because he intuitively knows that this is his last chance in his leadership career. Rooney, who began his managerial career at Derby County, failed to save his side from relegation amid a 21-point cut.

Rooney, who later flew to the U.S. and took the helm of DC United, finished last in the league in his debut season. The second season was also at the bottom of the list, so he left the team under mutual agreement. Birmingham was taken over last season, and it ended up being relegated to League One (third tier) England. Even after coming to Plymouth, he is still in last place. He used to be a great soccer player in a good way, but now he is a great coach in a bad way.

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