'If you want relegating, he’s your man!' - Shock Wayne Rooney appearance at Salford training session sparks fury as fans warn ex-Plymouth & Birmingham manager to 'stay away'

Rooney is currently available for work after being fired by Plymouth following a dismal spell in charge of the Championship side. The Manchester United legend has now been pictured taking in a visit to Salford City, the club co-owned by a consortium of former team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes. Yet Rooney's visit attracted some anger from fans who have warned the club not to try and employ the 39-year-old, who has also endured unsuccessful coaching spells at Birmingham City and D.C. United.

Fan whytey_11 replied to Salford's post on Instagram with the following message: "If you want relegating, he’s your man," while ziggy_tjikune1d added: "Please Rooney stay away."

Another warning came from blue_english_bullz who posted: "Don’t let him manage ffs!"

Anotherjoker1 had a similar message, writing: "For the love of God, DO NOT hire Rooney as a coach. Great players don't always make good coaches."

And leekie84 wrote: "Get him away from those players immediately!! Slipping down the table is contagious and he’s patient zero!!"

Rooney has been described as the “most sought-after property” in football currently despite his underwhelming managerial record. Yet it is his services as a pundit that appear to be in-demand with television bosses eager to recruit him. Rooney has refused to rule out a return to management but has admitted if he does try again it would have to be at "the right club".

Rooney is more likely to be seen on screens rather than in the dugout in the coming weeks and months as the Manchester United legend considers his next move. He's also set to spend more time with wife Coleen and their four sons after living apart from his family during his time in Devon with Plymouth.