Mike Phelan Joins Plymouth Argyle Coaching Staff

Wayne Rooney has appointed former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan as the new assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle, following the departure of Pete Shuttleworth by mutual consent. Phelan, who has extensive experience having spent nine years at Old Trafford, replaces Shuttleworth amid a challenging period for the team, which is currently 22nd in the Championship. Rooney expressed confidence in Phelan's ability to bring immediate impact, given their prior working relationship at Manchester United. Argyle has struggled recently, winning just once in their last nine games and conceding 10 goals in their last two matches. Despite the team's poor form, club officials continue to support Rooney, hoping Phelan's experience will help reverse their fortunes.