Wayne Rooney’s time at Argyle has proved, like his spell at Birmingham Metropolis, to be unsuccessful.
The House Park hierarchy had been fast to say that he had been spectacular when interviewing for the job and that the appointment was not a publicity stunt.
However the fan base was divided when he was appointed in Could, with many saying his file need not adequate, whereas others welcoming an opportunity for a membership like Argyle to have such a excessive profile man in cost.
With that top profile has come excessive scrutiny, and because the losses mounted up so did the stress on the membership – arguably extra so than had that they had a much less well-recognised identify.
His time at House Park has not been with out its issues – significantly with accidents in assault.
Striker Muhamed Tijani was introduced in from Slavia Prague however has performed simply thrice on account of damage whereas thrilling winger Ibrahim Cissoko has missed massive chunks of the season as nicely.
Skilled Argyle palms resembling Morgan Whittaker and Joe Edwards have additionally been out with damage as Argyle have regarded, particularly away from residence, directionless at occasions.
Simply 4 wins at residence and a string of terrible away performances have left Argyle with little selection however to vary route within the hope of staying up.
What the longer term holds for Rooney is much less sure. He was well-received as a pundit throughout final summer time’s Euros, however after failing at Birmingham Metropolis and now Plymouth Argyle it could be a courageous board that will appoint him to a administration function any time quickly.
Argyle should now search for a 3rd everlasting supervisor in eight months – whoever it’s has an enormous job attempting to maintain the Pilgrims within the second tier.