pillred Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Looks like he may be returning to management, Plymouth, I didn't see that coming. Wayne Rooney: Former England striker set for managerial talks with Plymouth Argyle - BBC Sport 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugofwar Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 They would be insane to make this decision based on past performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 8 hours ago, pillred said: Looks like he may be returning to management, Plymouth, I didn't see that coming. Wayne Rooney: Former England striker set for managerial talks with Plymouth Argyle - BBC Sport Whether he returns, and whether that comes about, depends on Plymouth though……..and frankly they’d be effing mad to do that, wouldn’t they? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I don't know about DC United as transfers work a bit different over there but in England i don't think he's paid for one player, having worked under financial restrictions in both jobs. Not saying he's any good but i don't think it's entirely fair to judge when he hasn't had the opportunity to properly build a side as most managers would. Maybe it works, maybe he's gone by Xmas but it's a chance for him at a healthy club for a change. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 This is one of the most bizarre possibilities I've ever heard, have the Pilgrims gone mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Maybe they just don't like being in the Championship down there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Gazred said: I don't know about DC United as transfers work a bit different over there but in England i don't think he's paid for one player, having worked under financial restrictions in both jobs. Not saying he's any good but i don't think it's entirely fair to judge when he hasn't had the opportunity to properly build a side as most managers would. Maybe it works, maybe he's gone by Xmas but it's a chance for him at a healthy club for a change. I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are their enough Grannies around? 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Rooney looks to play a style that is completely different to how Birmingham played, putting him there mid season when Eustace was doing so well was clueless, for me it was more the owners fault but I'm sure the fans that watch the games didn't like him much either. Likewise I always questioned that maybe the 'success' at Derby they had for a while was a lot to do with people like Liam Rosenior in the background. Plymouth had relegation form in the 2nd half of last season so it's a tricky job, I would say appointing Rooney is too big of a risk although would like to see him do well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Just now, Davefevs said: I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are their enough Grannies around? I noticed it would be 4 scouse managers in a row for Plymouth if they brought in Rooney which I thought was a bit unusual. Never heard of this Dewsnip or the Everton connection but it all makes sense now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 12 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are their enough Grannies around? Devon is basically a retirement home Dave With Rooney I think there is a manager in there somewhere and maybe Plymouth could unlock that with them being a stable club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 7 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Devon is basically a retirement home Dave He’ll be competing with Warnock, a right “shagger”! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 2 hours ago, Gazred said: I don't know about DC United as transfers work a bit different over there but in England i don't think he's paid for one player, having worked under financial restrictions in both jobs. Not saying he's any good but i don't think it's entirely fair to judge when he hasn't had the opportunity to properly build a side as most managers would. Maybe it works, maybe he's gone by Xmas but it's a chance for him at a healthy club for a change. At Derby true. At Birmingham he was out before he could! As in he was sacked by 2nd or 3rd January 2024 having been hired in mid October 2023- transfer window was shut for most of his time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 26 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are their enough Grannies around? Grannies was 20 years ago, it'll be great grannies by now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Well that’s one less relegation spot to worry about 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 33 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are there enough Grannies around? Bournemouth he would do ok , deffo Eastbourne if they had a side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Got to respect that Rooney is taking difficult/non-glamourous jobs. His comments on managing on the Stick to Football podcast were interesting, he clearly wants to learn about that side of the game and be successful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Without his run of results at Brum, Plymouth would certainly have been relegated, 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbury Red Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 As someone living 30 miles north of Plymouth - no one I have spoken to down here is in favour - everyone thinks it would be a disaster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I don't think it'd be a good appointment for Plymouth. I think he needs to take an assistant manager role and learn everything that way sort of like what Nige did with Jason Euell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 20 minutes ago, Denbury Red said: As someone living 30 miles north of Plymouth - no one I have spoken to down here is in favour - everyone thinks it would be a disaster!! When Foster was sacked I had a look at their Fans Forum. One thread was titled: I don't care who the next manager is as long as it isn't another Scouser!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 7 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Without his run of results at Brum, Plymouth would certainly have been relegated, So, what you’re saying is that he could become the first manager to keep his club up before even joining them? 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Set to be announced tomorrow.. 3 year deal rumoured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 A disaster waiting to happen if Plymouth do appoint Rooney so short sighted the name doesn’t deliver results. The appointment would see Plymouth as one of the favourites for relegation that’s for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Vividly remember the “they’ll be the next club to overtake us” posts on here. Fact is if you think getting managers & players to move to Bristol is tough, Plymouth is a really very difficult sell & two of their last 3 have walked out on them, the third didn’t work out. Really tough job, Rooney actually did ok at Derby, but he’s going to find out soon that players won’t want to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 13 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Vividly remember the “they’ll be the next club to overtake us” posts on here. Fact is if you think getting managers & players to move to Bristol is tough, Plymouth is a really very difficult sell & two of their last 3 have walked out on them, the third didn’t work out. Really tough job, Rooney actually did ok at Derby, but he’s going to find out soon that players won’t want to go there. I actually quite like the Barbican area and around the town , but that’s about it most of the residential areas really are nothing special , just short of what I would call shiteholes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 (edited) 10 minutes ago, redkev said: I actually quite like the Barbican area and around the town , but that’s about it most of the residential areas really are nothing special , just short of what I would call shiteholes A bit harsh. I lived in Plymouth for 4 years and while the Barbican area is it's gem most areas are OK, and some are very nice. The problem is not the housing or the areas but the people. Plymothians are very cold and there's every chance you can walk into a packed pub and the only conversation you'll have all night is with the barman serving your drinks. It was often said that the only way you get invited in to a Plymouth man's home is if you're going to buy it. As for Rooney, I couldn't care less. Edited May 24 by RoystonFoote'snephew Added content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 11 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m pretty open-minded on this. I thought he did a decent job at Derby in dire circumstances. Brum was on a hiding to nothing in terms of how and when it happened, but he did very badly. Plymouth is a good structured club, Dewsnip knows him from Everton. The only real problem for Rooney is are their enough Grannies around? Well. I can see the attraction for him… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I find Bristolians very similar aswell - pretty standoffish , I travel all over the country with my job and find most places north of that shite hole ( Birmingham ) to be much more welcoming and friendly then us in Bristol generally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 2 hours ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Set to be announced tomorrow.. 3 year deal rumoured. I'm already checking the odds for Plymouth to be relegated next season................just wondering how many in the last 20 years or so........... Ex England footballers have made a success of club management? Lampard and Gerrard are 2 who spring to mind..........but neither have even vaguely succeeded, then i am struggling to think of any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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