Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend and the current manager of Plymouth Argyle, has responded to widespread speculation stemming from a viral video that surfaced over the weekend. The footage, viewed over two million times on social media, appeared to show Rooney inviting a woman into his Plymouth apartment, sparking rumors about his personal life.
Taking to Instagram, Rooney firmly denied the allegations, clarifying, “The video shows a man and woman looking around my apartment. The couple kindly gave me a lift home and were in there at the same time as my son, who was visiting.”
Rooney also accused an online publication of editing the footage to portray a false narrative, adding, “It is annoying that at least one online newspaper has chosen to edit the footage to make it appear as though a woman entered the apartment on her own. That is simply not true.”
Table of Contents
- Challenges of Living Apart
- Plymouth Argyle’s Struggles Under Rooney
- Support from Former Teammates
- What Lies Ahead for Rooney?
Challenges of Living Apart
Since taking over as Plymouth Argyle manager in May, Rooney has been living in a Plymouth apartment, separated from his family, who remain in their £20 million mansion in Cheshire. While Rooney was managing his side in their recent defeat to Oxford United, his wife, Coleen Rooney, was seen at Goodison Park, watching Everton’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
Coleen, fresh from her stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in Australia—where she finished as runner-up—has largely stayed out of the media frenzy surrounding her husband. The couple shares four children: Kai, Klay, Kit, and Cass.
Plymouth Argyle’s Struggles Under Rooney
Rooney’s time at Plymouth Argyle has been marked by significant challenges. The team is currently at the bottom of the Championship table, having extended their winless streak to nine games with a 2-0 defeat to Oxford on Sunday. The last victory for Argyle came on November 5 against Portsmouth.
Fans voiced their dissatisfaction during the weekend match, with chants of “Sacked in the morning!” heard from both Oxford and Plymouth supporters. Speaking about the mounting pressure, Rooney said, “You have to feel you can turn it around. Have you got the players to turn it around? Can I turn it around? Can the coaches turn it around? That’s all stuff we really have to look at.”
Support from Former Teammates
Despite the criticism, Rooney has received backing from former England teammate Frank Lampard. Speaking to talkSPORT, Lampard said, “Wayne obviously has his career behind him and now his management career as well, which he’s gone straight into. There will be challenges for him there… I hope to see him do well because he’s a young English manager with a lot to give.”
What Lies Ahead for Rooney?
As speculation about his future intensifies, Rooney faces mounting pressure both on and off the pitch. Balancing his personal life and professional responsibilities, the England icon remains committed to turning around Plymouth Argyle’s fortunes. Whether he can overcome these challenges remains to be seen, but for now, Rooney remains steadfast in his resolve.
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