When Wayne Rooney was named Plymouth Argyle manager in May, some claimed he had secured the job more on the strength of his name and reputation forged during a stellar playing career rather than anything he had done as a manager.

Wayne Rooney's future as Plymouth Argyle head coach appears in further doubt following yet another chastening away defeat for the Pilgrims, who now find themselves rooted to the foot of the Championship table almost exaclty halfway through the 2024/25 campaign.

Just as his tenure at Birmingham City did during the Christmas break last year, Wayne Rooney’s time at Plymouth Argyle hit new depths as his side found themselves 4-0 down at the break en route to a hammering by Frank Lampard’s Coventry City.