Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss says he should still lead club

Wayne Rooney says he still feels that he is the right man to lead Plymouth Argyle despite suffering another heavy away loss.

Boxing Day’s 4-0 loss at Coventry City was the fifth time the bottom-of-the-table Pilgrims had conceded four or more goals in a Championship away game this season.

Argyle’s away form is the worst in the English Football League having taken just two points from 12 games – scoring three goals and conceding 33.

The loss was a fifth in their last six games – a creditable 3-3 draw with play-off chasing Middlesbrough in their last match is the only point Argyle have won in more than a month.

They are now two points from safety at the bottom of the Championship ahead of a key clash away at fellow strugglers Oxford United on Sunday 29 December.

When asked if he was still the right man to lead Argyle Rooney replied “I believe I am. I know how football works, I’m not stupid, you need to pick up results.

“The biggest frustration for me all season really is we look like two different teams at home and a way.

“So psychologically is there an issue? It’s something we’re looking at.”

He added; “I’m sure the fans have questions, I’m sure a lot of people from the outside will, and I’ll do my best to answer them as best I can.”