Wayne Rooney has issued a lengthy statement after being sacked by Plymouth.
On Tuesday morning, the Championship side confirmed they had parted ways with the former England striker, with the team sitting bottom of the table.
Rooney oversaw 25 matches in all competitions, with his team recording just five wins, and he took a moment to thank the fans for their support during his time there.
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, with whom I shared excellent relationships.”
“Thank you also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, to 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, thank you for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories we will share forever.
Wayne Rooney has been sacked as Plymouth manager and they are the last club in the Championship
Plymouth are currently bottom of the championship with four wins during the current season.
‘I would also like to make a special mention of 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 remain attentive and interested in their results.”
Plymouth currently sit bottom of the Championship with four wins this season, and the Pilgrims have suffered 13 league defeats.
“Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and manager Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect,” read a club statement.
‘Leaving the club with Rooney will be assistant 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 the best for the future.”
Rooney’s sacking will be a blow to the former Manchester United and England captain’s managerial ambitions.
The 39-year-old was hoping to bounce back from a disastrous 15-match spell as Birmingham manager last season, where he was eventually sacked on January 2.
His sacking will deal a blow to the former England captain’s managerial ambitions.
Rooney has been living in a luxury rented apartment in the Devon town since taking over as head coach of the club this summer, as he looked to rebuild his coaching career.
While their loft-style apartment is luxurious and comfortable, it is a far cry from Rooney’s six-bedroom £20 million Cheshire mansion, which features a billiards room, home cinema, indoor swimming pool, underground spa, a warehouse and a stable area. with space for 14 horses and a soccer field.
Outside of training camp, Rooney has been regularly seen on nights out on the town, even singing Ed Sheeran songs during a karaoke night at the Cider Press bar in August.
But his “single lifestyle” hundreds of miles from home has also caused concern for those close to him, including his wife Coleen.