We are delighted to announce that Wayne Rooney has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Plymouth Argyle.
His appointment follows a lengthy and extensive recruitment process, as a result of which a number of highly experienced Managers and Head Coaches were interviewed. Wayne, however, stood out as the right candidate for Argyle.
38-year-old Rooney is one of our country’s finest ever players. He is Manchester United’s all-time leading goal scorer – an accolade he also held with England until very recently – and is a five-time Premier League winner.
Rooney’s managerial experience so far has demonstrated his strong character and ability to battle against the odds. This is emphasised by his first full season in charge at Derby County, where his young team won 55 points despite off-field administrative issues engulfing the club. He has since had managerial experience in the MLS at D.C. United, where results improved as he put his own stamp on the squad, and in the Championship with Birmingham City.
Chairman Simon Hallett is thrilled to secure the services of Rooney and commented: “Throughout the interview process, Wayne showed himself to be a passionate, intelligent, and knowledgeable candidate with an appetite to prove himself and develop his managerial career.
“So much so, that he reached out to the Board when we started this process and was attracted by the project at hand and showed a real plan on how to lead the football club forward.
“His ambitions and aims match ours perfectly and we feel he is the perfect candidate to provide the exciting and attacking brand of football that we all like to see and help us achieve the club’s mission.
“We look forward to another exciting season of Championship football, and I welcome him to Argyle.”
Argyle Chief Executive Andrew Parkinson added: “Wayne brings a wealth of football experience to Argyle and a passion to kickstart his managerial career with an ambitious, forward-thinking and well-managed football club.
“As conversations advanced, it was clear there was a natural alignment in our footballing ideals and the best way to take the club forward.
“When you have positive conversations like that it is a perfect match, and we believe Wayne is the ideal person to help the club on its next five-year journey.
“Focus will now switch to strengthening the squad ahead of next season, with our recruitment team working hard behind the scenes and Wayne will be an important contributor to that work.”
Upon the announcement, Rooney concluded: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the Chairman and Board for the faith they have shown in me.
“This is your chance to participate in an amazing initiative. I’m excited to work with the coaches to assemble a football team that can play wide and amuse the Green Army.
“I have personally witnessed the exceptional potential of the current roster of players as well as the amazing environment at Home Park. The club has a progressive plan in place and is embarking on an exciting long-term journey. I am appreciative of the chance to take part in it.
“I am eager for the August start of the Championship season.”
Rooney’s backroom staff will include goalkeeping coach Daryl Flahavan, first team coaches Simon Ireland and Kevin Nancekivell, and more additions to be announced soon.
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