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'You always have regrets' - Rooney on managerial career
Key takeaways
- Wayne Rooney's last managerial role was with Plymouth Argyle in 2024
- Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.
- He then spent 15 months in charge of DC United in the United States before leaving to take charge at Birmingham City, who sacked him just 83 days into his reign following nine defeats in 15 games.
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Wayne Rooney's last managerial role was with Plymouth Argyle in 2024
Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney says he harbours regrets about his managerial career and cannot see himself making a return to the dugout.
Rooney was appointed Derby County boss in January 2021 after a successful caretaker spell, but his time at Pride Park was marred by the Rams' financial troubles and he left in June 2022 following relegation to League One.
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