LONDON (AP) — Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney was appointed manager of second division Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. The former England international takes over four months after he was fired by Birmingham. “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career,” Rooney said. “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green Army.” Rooney lasted ju
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The 38-year-old left Birmingham in January after just 15 games in charge.
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