These are not peaceful days for Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United legend is experiencing a period of real confusion on the bench of Plymouth: between the last match lost against Bristol City (4-0) and the heavy defeat against Norwich, his team conceded 10 goals. An absolute fool that did not go unnoticed in England and which caused the streets to rise up.
Lightning banishment? The fans, in fact, do not intend to tolerate another disheartening and humiliating result against their next opponents (Oxford United) in the Championship and after the latest failures they do not intend to give Rooney a second chance. In fact, they have already loudly called for the dismissal of the 39-year-old English coach, even to the tune of negative chants against him.
Rooney, however, wanted to tackle the issue head on: “I think it was a very frustrating match. We came with a game plan, I thought we were in the game and then we conceded a goal and we crumbled. I think that’s evident. It’s exactly the same thing that happened against Norwich. So yes, it’s very difficult to think about, it’s my responsibility, I take responsibility for this match”, the words taken from Brand.
The admission he doesn’t want to pass off as surrender: “But I think that now the players have to show a little more courage, determination and character when we go down by a goal. Because I can feel that as soon as we concede a goal, I see the players lose the confidence they had, and we can’t allow that that it happens again. I think we have to be grateful – continued Rooeny – for the support of the fans once again. It’s very difficult to say this to the players: you’re almost ashamed to approach the fans and show them your gratitude. I would probably be a lot angrier than them. I think it’s not enough and we have to resolve the situation quickly. I tried to get close to the players, I tried to motivate them and support them. former United number 10.