Wayne Rooney has emerged as a powerful contender to take the vacant managerial place at a Championship aspect.
Rooney, 38, was sacked by Birmingham Metropolis in January after simply 4 months in cost throughout which the aspect gained simply two matches.
Since being relieved of his duties, the previous England captain has stepped into the world of punditry, offering perception on a number of Premier League matches in the direction of the top of the season.
Rooney’s abilities as a pundit caught the attention of the BBC and he has been confirmed as one of many firm’s specialists for its Euro 2024 protection.
Nonetheless, in keeping with the Telegraph, his plans could also be topic to alter as he has been approached for an interview for the Plymouth Argyle supervisor’s job.
Wayne Rooney has been trying to find a job in administration since being sacked by Birmingham Metropolis in January
Rooney is ready to affix Alan Shearer, Frank lampard, and Rio Ferdinand, on the BBC punditry panel for Euro 2024
The Pilgrims have been searching for a brand new boss since April after they sacked Ian Foster after simply three months on the helm.
It appears they’re eager to usher in Manchester United’s all-time prime scorer, and their aspiration for his signature comes from Neil Dewsnip, the membership’s director of soccer.
After a glittering profession for the likes of Everton, United, and England, Rooney turned to administration in 2020,
He took cost of Derby County between 2020 and 2022, earlier than 15 months on the helm of MLS aspect, D.C. United.
Then got here his disastrous tenure at Birmingham Metropolis which can go down as one of many worst appointments in soccer historical past.
Rooney changed John Eustace when Birmingham had been within the play-off spots, however left them simply six factors above the relegation zone. The Blues went on to go down and can play League One soccer subsequent season.
Nonetheless, Rooney’s time within the West Midlands has not disheartened him, and he’s eager to return to administration.
‘I positively wish to get again into administration,’ Rooney claimed again in February.
Plymouth Argyle have approached Rooney practically two months after sacking Ian Foster
Argyle retained their Championship standing on the ultimate day because of a 1-0 win over Hull Metropolis
He continued: ‘It was a setback what occurred at Birmingham however I am a fighter and I wish to get again into it.
‘You realize as a supervisor (getting sacked) is a part of the job and you’ll have setbacks. It is about the way you bounce again. I’ve had some good time to mirror and can be certain I get it proper subsequent time.’
Plymouth completed only a solitary place and level above the relegation zone final season and have reportedly already interviewed Paul Heckingbottom, the previous Sheffield United boss, for the function.
