Wayne Rooney was told in a phone call from Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle’s chief executive, late on Monday night that his time at the club was over. In truth, though, the message had been more forcibly conveyed by the club’s travelling fans at Oxford United 24 hours previously.

Wayne Rooney's time in charge of Plymouth Argyle lasted just a few months, with the England and Manchester United star leaving his managerial post with the Championship side

Wayne Rooney has come to a mutual agreement with Plymouth Argyle to leave his role as head coach. The former England captain, 39, leaves the club after winning just four of his 23 league games in charge.

Argyle had hoped to raise their global profile and secure a windfall by selling the documentary to a streaming service

Championship side Plymouth Argyle have parted ways with Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney. Plymouth confirmed on Tuesday morning that Rooney has departed by mutual consent. Argyle are currently bottom of the Championship with 18 points and four wins from 23 matches,

LONDON (AP) — Wayne Rooney was fired as Plymouth Argyle coach on Tuesday after just seven months in charge of the struggling Championship team. The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United striker was hired in May and departs with Plymouth last in the English second tier with four wins in 23 games this season.

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