Wayne Rooney's next job latest - Man United reunion, coaching return and punditry battle
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney continues to hunt for his next role after leaving Plymouth Argyle on New Year's Eve.
The 39-year-old was sacked by the Devon club after picking up just five victories since joining them at the beginning of the season. Plymouth were left languishing in the relegation zone upon his departure and continue to struggle at the foot of the Championship under new head coach Miron Muslic.
More than a month since his exit from Argyle, Rooney finds himself at a crossroads in his post-playing career. With his next full-time job not confirmed yet, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at his options.
Speaking on the Footy Accumulators No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Sam Allardyce suggested last month whether a reunion at United as a striking coach could be a good next step for Rooney. "Is there enough for you to do as a striking coach? Because I’ve had a striking coach and I thought, yes, another voice is very good," the former Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers manager said.
"But, I wouldn't say they were full-time, I’d say a part-time striking coach is probably enough, because there's so many other things you need to do. Wayne’s addicted to football, he has the addiction.
"I mean, we're all addicted to football, but Wayne particularly has shown his addiction as he’ll travel anywhere."
Shortly after Allardyce's suggestion about Rooney becoming a striker coach at United, Rooney announced his return to coaching will take place this month. He was named as an ambassador for Football Escapes and will be hosting his first coaching session for children at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel between February 17 and 21.
Last week, it was announced that Rooney's training session had sold out.
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