Wayne Rooney is ready to have a busy summer time as he’ll try to juggle his commitments to BBC’s broadcast protection of the 2024 European Championships on prime of his managerial duties as the brand new Plymouth boss.
It has been a busy few months already for the previous Manchester United striker already, who first introduced that he could be becoming a member of Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gil Scott and Jamie Carragher as a brand new host on Sky Sports activities’ podcast, The Overlap again in April.
Rooney has additionally been seen dipping his toes into the tv world, having appeared on Sky’s broadcast of Manchester United’s latest 3-2 win towards Newcastle, the place he and Keane mentioned how United can enhance following their chaotic 2023-24 marketing campaign.
On prime of that, Rooney additionally lately introduced that he could be showing extra commonly on Sky Sport’s podcast, The Overlap.
‘I am excited to announce that I shall be becoming a member of my good mate Gary Neville and the staff at The Overlap to seem on the channel throughout a few of their good reveals on YouTube and the podcast,’ Rooney wrote on X, previously Twitter.
Wayne Rooney (pictured) is ready to have a busy summer time forward of him, after being appointed the brand new Plymouth Argyle supervisor
The ex-Man United striker is ready to additionally work on BBC’s punditry staff at this summer time’s Euros
The BBC’s star-studded line-up consists of Rio Ferdinand, Alex Scott, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Lineker, Gabby Logan, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Rachel Corsie
Rooney has impressed as a pundit in latest weeks, and seemingly earned himself a spot in BBC’s Berlin studios for the Euros. He’s set to hitch an A-list solid of former footballers and pundits that features Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Hart, Ellen White and Frank Lampard.
The Euros are set to start on June 14, with Plymouth’s first pre-season match approaching July 9 towards Exmouth, with the Pilgrims set to return to coaching on July 2 – the identical day as one of many semi-finals.
Along with his broadcast commitments coming thick and quick and the 2024-25 season quickly approaching, Rooney definitely has rather a lot on his plate.
He’ll additionally wish to make a quick begin to life at Plymouth, notably after how his most up-to-date spell in administration ended with Birmingham Metropolis ended, with Rooney taking 10 factors from a attainable 45, shedding 9 video games whereas profitable simply two.
‘You’ll be able to’t knock him for embracing the problem,’ ex-Chelsea star Andy Townsend to talkSPORT on Rooney’s appointment.
‘I imply it will be very simple for somebody like Wayne Rooney to take a seat on their backsides and do nothing.
‘[He could] simply do the tv and try this for the subsequent ten years no downside.
Rooney (proper) had additionally lately revealed that he’ll be a part of up with Gary Neville (left) as a number on The Overlap
Plymouth survived relegation by only one level forward of Rooney’s former aspect Birmingham
Rooney mentioned he’ll seem on their YouTube reveals in addition to their podcast
‘However [he] needs to show himself as a coach. I hope that we begin to see precisely what Wayne is about as a coach, I actually do.’
Plymouth wrapped up their 2023-24 season twenty first within the desk after a troublesome season that noticed them solely simply keep away from relegation, staying up by only a level.
But it surely seems Rooney is preparing for his transfer down south with he and his spouse Coleen going home searching on the south coast, as they ‘hunt for a luxurious pad in Britain’s costliest coastal hot-spot.’
‘Taking this function at Plymouth Argyle appears like the right subsequent step in my profession – and I want to thank the chairman and board for the religion they’ve proven in me,’ Rooney mentioned.
‘This is a chance to be a part of an thrilling challenge. I look ahead to serving to to construct a squad of gamers to play expansive soccer – and to entertain the Inexperienced Military
Wayne Rooney and spouse Coleen have reportedly begun house-hunting after the Manchester United legend was appointed as Plymouth’s new supervisor on Saturday afternoon
The couple have been in search of properties in Salcombe, on the south coast of Devon
‘I’ve skilled first-hand how proficient the present group of gamers is right here – and likewise the unbelievable environment at Dwelling Park.
‘The membership is on an thrilling long-term journey, with a progressive plan in place. I’m grateful for the chance to be a part of it.’
