Manchester United was known for battling to the end and creating numerous dramatic moments in the closing stages of their years of dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson’s 27 years as manager at Old Trafford.

Players and fans of opposing teams alike dreaded “Fergie Time,” knowing that the Red Devils would suddenly muster up tremendous energy and passion in an attempt to salvage a point or win all three.

Wayne Rooney scored 26 goals in the last 15 minutes of Premier League games while playing for the Scot. His unwavering perseverance helped his team win crucial points and win the top division crowns because he maintained composure under pressure.

The Plymouth Argyle manager has witnessed Fergie’s spirit come alive at Home Park in recent weeks since hanging up his boots and taking to the dugout himself. The Pilgrims have also been treated to a great deal of late drama at the Theatre of Greens.

Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle continue to defy the odds with late Home Park drama

The most recent instance of “Rooney Time” may be seen in the recent 2-2 draw with Watford at Home Park, where Andre Grey scored a goal out of the blue to save a point in a game where Argyle was clearly second best everywhere on the field.

Prior to Ryan Porteus giving the visitors the lead again following a skilfully executed set-piece routine, the same player had earlier tied the score in the first half following Vakoun Bayo’s opening goal.

In a thrilling match against Preston North End, the Greens rallied from a 3-0 deficit to salvage a point thanks to two late goals. Grey scored the team’s first goal with a well-taken header, and Whittaker came through once more to save the day in front of the Janners.

After Michael Obafemi’s late goal secured all three points in a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth, Grey took centre stage to steal the show last time out, making it six consecutive league games in which Argyle scored after the 80th minute to alter the outcome of a match.

That in itself can prove crucial over the course of the season, but even though it is coming up trumps right now, the Pilgrims have already earned eight points this season thanks to those late goals. They continue to pull something out of nothing to salvage matters when many may have written them off.

Plymouth Argyle late show is not sustainable

Even though Argyle supporters must be enjoying the late drama at Home Park right now, they would do anything to end a game with 30 minutes remaining and secure three points with ease.

The fact that Argyle only won a game by more than one goal all season—and that victory was also sealed by a last-minute goal from Cissoko—demonstrates how closely their games are contested throughout the ninety minutes.

Even though Rooney is still working to instill his style of play in his team, it is telling that his team seems to score the most goals when games go chaotic in the closing minutes, as the age plan practically seems to vanish as the seconds pass.

A team can only be released from jail a certain number of times, and Argyle may be spending all of their money early in the season. With so much of the season left, there’s a good probability that the late drama will eventually stop.

The Greens may be in serious trouble once the thrilling winners and equalisers are unable to score. Their away record is currently completely ridiculous, as demonstrated by their 6-1 loss to Norwich City in the middle of the week.

This season’s three first-half goals at Home Park also speak for themselves; instead of controlling games on their home field and taking the lead before the opposition has a chance, Rooney’s team frequently finds themselves behind and must rely on the late, late show.