Wayne Rooney, manager of Plymouth Argyle, faced criticism from Leeds United fans after their 3-0 loss last month but remains resilient as he watches his team struggle even more at Home Park. Leeds, known for their strong home record, are set to face Derby County on Saturday at Elland Road, where only two teams have managed to avoid defeat this season. Plymouth is one of the teams that Leeds managed to shut down completely during their last encounter, highlighting the ongoing issues with the struggling side’s away performance.
Despite Rooney’s attempts to salvage the situation, Plymouth’s recent games against Norwich City and Bristol City have resulted in heavy defeats, leaving the manager’s job in jeopardy. With upcoming matches against Oxford United and Swansea City, Rooney’s future at the club hangs in the balance. If he fails to turn things around and secure some much-needed victories, he may be facing the end of his tenure at Home Park.
The chants from Leeds fans, including “sacked in the morning,” during the previous match at Elland Road seem to have foreshadowed Rooney’s current predicament. Despite his nonchalant response to the taunts, the pressure is mounting for him to deliver results. With more home fixtures on the horizon, Rooney must find a way to inspire his team to a much-needed victory before it’s too late.
