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What Rooney ‘should have’ done to prevent management flops

Wayne Rooney has been told what he “should have” done to prevent managerial flops at Birmingham and Plymouth. The Manchester United legend has been out of coaching since leaving Home Park in late December 2024, with former Everton team-mate Alan Stubbs telling GOAL why the former England international is unlikely to head back into the dugout any time soon.

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Rooney coaching return! When Man Utd legend wants to be back

Wayne Rooney is reportedly plotting a swift return to football management ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and England striker is prepared to step away from his lucrative television punditry role, maintaining a strong desire to prove his credentials in the dugout following recent challenging spells with Championship clubs.

Pos	Klub	M	M	S	K	G	K	+/-	POIN	Performa
1	Plymouth Argyle	10	6	1	3	18	12	6	19	M M K M M
2	Bradford City	9	5	2	2	8	5	3	17	S S M M M
3	Stockport County	9	5	1	3	20	11	9	16	M M S K M
4	Huddersfield Town	9	4	4	1	16	9	7	16	S M K S S
5	Cambridge United	9	4	4	1	14	11	3	16	M S S M S

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