Wayne Rooney in the running for 'manager of the month'

Judges are looking at performances during September

Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney during a press conference at Home Park, Plymouth.
Author: Andrew KayPublished 10th Oct 2024

Wayne Rooney's up for Championship Manager of the Month after Plymouth Argyle's performances during September.

It's a contrast with the start of October, where Rooney's been charged by the FA with improper conduct after being sent off during the win against Blackburn.

The Argyle Head Coach is nominated alongside John Eustace of Blackburn Rovers, Burnley boss Scott Parker and Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder.

A spokesperson for the Pilgrms said: "Argyle played three games in the month of September, the first seeing a dramatic 3-2 victory at home to Sunderland.

"The Black Cats were top of the league when they visited Home Park, but Joe Edwards injury-time winner handed Sunderland their first defeat of the season, and earned Argyle their first.

"A week later, Argyle went down narrowly, losing 1-0 at new leaders West Bromwich Albion, before their final game of the month, a televised 3-1 victory over Luton Town, a Premier League side as recently as last season.

"The Sky Bet Manager of the Month judging panel comprises former Barnsley manager Danny Wilson, Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman, and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies.

"The winner will be announced on Friday morning."

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