Wayne Rooney’s tenure as Plymouth manager started with a significant loss.
Wayne Rooney’s highly anticipated start as Plymouth manager was marked by a heavy 4-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday. Although it’s premature to make any final judgments, the disparity in team quality was apparent during the game, despite the close standings of both teams from the previous season.
The match at Hillsborough could have ended with an even larger margin if Sheffield Wednesday had capitalized on their missed opportunities. Rooney, who previously had a lackluster spell at Birmingham, began this new phase of his career on a frustrating note and was candid about his disappointment after the game.
