“At Birmingham, the players…” – Pundit issues exciting Plymouth Argyle, Wayne Rooney claim
According to Andy Hinchcliffe, Wayne Rooney is leading Plymouth Argyle in the correct way.
The 38-year-old’s debut at Home Park ended in tragedy as the squad fell to Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 in their season opener.
The squad is currently safely in the middle of the table at this early point in the competition, but things have improved in the weeks that have followed.
After his brief stint at Birmingham City last season, where he played just 15 games before being replaced, Rooney’s summer hire raised a lot of questions.
Going into the October international break, though, the burden has been lessened on the former England international after three victories in their last five games.
Andy Hinchcliffe delivers Wayne Rooney Plymouth verdict
Hinchcliffe feels that Rooney is playing the kind of football that will help him win the Championship.
He has asserted that the young manager is leading the team in the right path, even though he has said more has to be done to refine that approach.
As Hinchcliffe put it, “You have to keep in mind how Wayne wants to play the game,” according to Sky Sports.
“He is a strong proponent of that football philosophy, which has been shown to produce championship success.
“Most clubs ‘football’ their way out of the Championship these days, not that Plymouth will get promoted.
They command games and have control of the ball.
“Rooney has every right to prefer to play in this manner.
The players in Birmingham were unable to perform
Wayne Rooney, the manager of Plymouth Argyle, comments on the Man Utd and Erik ten Hag situation.
Wayne Rooney has expressed his opinions about the state of affairs at Manchester United.
“Every aspect of their play was subpar on opening day, as they lost 4-0.
You were under the impression that things would turn bad very rapidly.
However, the players have accepted it.
“Morgan Whittaker was retained, and he has more to give.
“They are still learning and improving, and the odd goal usually decides most of their games.
Though there is still more to be done, things are unquestionably progressing.
“There is proof,”
Plymouth league position
| Championship standings 2024-25 (As of October 9th) | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 11 | Swansea City | 9 | +2 | 12 |
| 12 | Derby County | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City | 9 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 9 | -3 | 11 |
| 15 | Sheffield Wednesday | 9 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 9 | -4 | 11 |
Plymouth has moved up to 14th place in the Championship standings after winning three of their previous five league games.
With wins over Sunderland, Luton Town, and Blackburn Rovers, the Pilgrims sit four points clear of the relegation zone after nine games.
Even though Rooney has managed four less games so far, he has already presided over twice as many victories at Home Park as he did with Birmingham, four to two.
After the current international break, Plymouth’s next match is on October 19 away at 24th-place Cardiff City.
Rooney still has plenty of work to do at Plymouth
These points might become vital towards the end of the season, but Plymouth’s recent performance has significantly relieved pressure.
The club appears to be headed in the right way, but performances indicate that there is still much work to be done.
The 4-0 thrashing on opening day has proved to be their worst performance to date, but the players have rallied well, while still being a little too open on defence.
If they can play like that consistently, like they did against Blackburn, then maybe Rooney can have a long-term career at Plymouth. The victory over Blackburn was a dramatic improvement over their prior performances, including their victories.
