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[Saba Sports News] As the Championship approaches its end, despite Plymouth winning two consecutive rounds, the team remains second-to-last in the league, teetering on the brink of relegation. Many fans have expressed complaints about former head coach Rooney on his social media pages, directly stating that Wayne Rooney is not cut out to be a coach. During Rooney’s tenure as Plymouth manager, the team’s performance was indeed poor. Over his 143-day tenure, the team was at the bottom of the Championship table. After he left, the team remained at risk of relegation. Data shows that his average points per game while coaching Plymouth were low, directly resulting in the team’s lower league standings and increased relegation pressure. When the club hired Rooney, they might have focused too much on his star power and underestimated his coaching ability and experience. They did not fully consider that Rooney’s previous coaching record was not ideal, lacking the capability to lead the team to success in the Championship, leading to the current situation. This editor believes that fans’ complaints also reflect their love and concern for the team. They hope the team can get out of trouble and return to normal, so they criticize Rooney’s management style, hoping to prompt changes in the team to improve results.