Wayne Rooney reportedly faces two make-or-break games as Plymouth boss, with the Manchester United legend already at risk of getting sacked.
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The former England captain only took the reins at Home Park over the summer, but is seeing serious questions asked of his future. Plymouth have picked up just 17 points from 18 Championship fixtures this season, leaving them 21st in the table and just above the relegation zone.
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Two heavy defeats – 6-1 at Norwich and 4-0 against Bristol City – have seen pressure mount on Rooney, with the 39-year-old admitting that the Pilgrims’ performances on the road have been nowhere near good enough.
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According to , back-to-back home dates against Oxford and Swansea are set to prove “pivotal” for Rooney. There are no immediate plans to make a change in the dugout, but that stance may shift if more disappointing displays are put in ahead of the busy festive period.
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Disgruntled Plymouth fans have been taking aim at Rooney and the club’s board, with many calling for Steven Schumacher to be reappointed after previously overseeing a League One title triumph. Rooney needs no reminding of the fact that he needs to deliver an upturn in fortune.