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Roy Keane’s verdict on Wayne Rooney’s ‘tough jobs’ which led him to Plymouth

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Manchester United icon Roy Keane offered a candid piece of advice to his former team-mate Wayne Rooney before he recently took the managerial reins at Plymouth Argyle.

The ex-Derby County boss, who officially joined Plymouth on May 25, has expressed his eagerness to “play expansive football” and “entertain fans” in his new role, reports Plymouth Live.




Club chairman Simon Hallett and chief executive Andrew Parkinson have both expressed their excitement over securing the services of the England great. However, Keane, who has managerial experience from his Sunderland days, previously cautioned Rooney about the scrutiny that comes with being a manager.

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Keane shared his insights during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, reflecting on the challenges faced by high-profile players-turned-managers.

He said: “You’ve got Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney, but these are lucky lads. I was lucky to get the job at Sunderland, my first gig after having a half-decent career, but the problem is when you have a decent career, when you go through a difficult spell people throw it at you straight away.”

Highlighting the tough start Rooney has had in management and the quick judgments that follow, Keane continued: “Wayne’s stats at the moment are not great because he has had tough jobs. The first thing people will say is because you were a top player, does not mean you will be a top manager. But Wayne, like myself, is still learning our trade.”

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