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Wayne Rooney could make managerial return with new Championship club! Sacked Plymouth boss & Man Utd legend may be 'offered lifeline' by former Premier League side

<p>Despite only being appointed two months ago, Valerien Ismael is under pressure at the Championship side due to their miserable results and <a href="https://talksport.com/football/3120240/transfer-news-rooney-job-huijsen-update-arsenal-early-deal/" target="_blank"><em>talkSPORT</em></a> reports that Rooney is in the frame to replace him and could be offered the job should they decide to make a change. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Rooney was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wayne-rooney-plymouth-coaching-return-despite-sacked-after-25-games/blt156f62e09810f821" target="_blank">sacked by Plymouth Argyle at the end of last year</a> after a disastrous spell in charge that saw them take five wins from 25 matches, leaving them bottom of the Championship. That came after a disastrous 15-game long spell at Birmingham City, with the ex-Manchester United star having previously managed DC United and Derby County.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rooney was recently <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/please-stop-being-manager-wayne-rooney-brutal-career-advice-former-man-utd-team-mate-birmingham-plymouth-flops/blt82e4cade417c9193" target="_blank">urged by former team-mate Patrice Evra to "stop being a manager"</a> while he is said to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enjoy-drink-pals-wayne-rooney-revelling-life-away-management-man-utd-legend-sacked-plymouth/bltfb8817302a7d91f8" target="_blank">enjoying his time away from the game</a> while he awaits a new job.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 39-year-old will be waiting for news on the Blackburn job, with the Ewood Park club taking on Millwall in the Championship this week.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ROONEY?

Wayne Rooney could make managerial return with new Championship club! Sacked Plymouth boss & Man Utd legend may be 'offered lifeline' by former Premier League side | Goal.com

Wayne Rooney is in line for a return to management amid reports the ex-England striker could take over as Blackburn Rovers head coach.

Wayne Rooney could make managerial return with new Championship club! Sacked Plymouth boss &amp; Man Utd legend may be &apos;offered lifeline&apos; by former Premier League side