Wayne Rooney has released a lengthy statement after being sacked by Plymouth.
On Tuesday morning, the Championship side confirmed that they had parted ways with the former England striker – with the side sat bottom of the table.
Rooney oversaw 25 matches in all competitions, with his side having recorded just five wins, and took a moment to thank fans for their support during his time there.
The departing Rooney said: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with.
‘Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as Head Coach and I wish them all the best for the future.
‘To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever.
Wayne Rooney has been sacked as Plymouth boss with the club bottom of the Championship
Plymouth are currently bottom of the Championship with four wins during the current season
‘I would also like to give a special mention to my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support.
‘Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results.’
Plymouth are currently bottom of the Championship with four wins this season, with the Pilgrims having suffered 13 league defeats.
‘Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and Head Coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect,’ a club statement read.
‘Departing the club with Rooney will be Assistant Head Coach Mike Phelan and first team coach Simon Ireland.
‘We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.’
Rooney’s dismissal will serve as a major blow to the former Man United and England captain’s managerial ambitions.
The 39-year-old had been hoping to bounce back from a disastrous 15 game spell as Birmingham manager last season, where he was ultimately sacked on January 2.
His dismissal will serve as a major blow to the former England captain’s managerial ambitions
Rooney has been living in an upmarket rented flat in the Devon city since taking over as head coach of the club this summer, as he sought to rebuild his managerial career.
While his loft-style apartment is luxurious and comfortable, it is a far cry from Rooney’s £20 million six-bedroom Cheshire mansion which boasts a snooker room, a home cinema, indoor swimming pool, an underground spa, wine cellar, a stable area with space for 14 horses and a football pitch.
Away from the training ground Rooney has regularly been spotted on nights out around the city including belting out Ed Sheeran songs during a karaoke night at the Cider Press bar in August.
But his ‘bachelor lifestyle’ hundreds of miles from home has also reportedly been causing concern to those close to him, including his wife Coleen.
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