Ex-Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney releases statement to address claims he took woman back to his flat
Wayne Rooney insists that speculation about him taking a woman back to his flat is ‘simply not true’ amid a difficult week for the England legend. Viral footage of the Manchester United icon and now-former-Plymouth Argyle boss was posted on X at the weekend. Footage on social media appeared to show Rooney taking a woman to his flatX It appeared to show Rooney, who has four sons with wife and I’m a Celeb star Coleen, inviting a woman into his apartment, seemingly after a night out. However, the ex-England striker has taken to Instagram to shut down the speculation and explain the situation in the video. “I am aware of a video circulating online,” he said on his story on Monday evening. “The videos 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. “Footage is from last summer. 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.” Footage of Rooney’s flat can be seen in the video, with the person filming presumed to be the man in the couple. The timing of its release led fans to believe that he was on a night out the evening before Plymouth’s match at Oxford United. However, this would no longer be the case as per Rooney’s statement. Plymouth lost 2-0 against Oxford on Sunday and remain bottom of the Championship table. However, he has taken to Instagram to refute the speculation@waynerooney Instagram Their winless streak has also extended to nine games, with their last victory coming against Portsmouth on November 5. And to cap off a difficult end to the year for Rooney, he has now left the club. In a statement on the Plymouth website, Rooney said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of Plymouth, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with. “Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as head coach and I wish them all the best for the future. “To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever. “I would also like to give a special mention to my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support. “Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results.” Following Rooney’s departure, first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will be in charge for Plymouth’s New Year’s Day clash against Bristol City. A statement on the club website said: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. Rooney was sacked by Plymouth on New Year’s Eve “Departing the club with Rooney will be assistant head coach Mike Phelan and first-team coach Simon Ireland. “First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will lead the team for our Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City on New Year’s Day. Daryl Flahavan will continue as goalkeeping coach. “We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future. “The club will be making no further comment at this stage with updates on our new first team management staff in due course.”
Wayne Rooney insists that speculation about him taking a woman back to his flat is ‘simply not true’ amid a difficult week for the England legend.
Viral footage of the Manchester United icon and now-former-Plymouth Argyle boss was posted on X at the weekend.
It appeared to show Rooney, who has four sons with wife and I’m a Celeb star Coleen, inviting a woman into his apartment, seemingly after a night out.
However, the ex-England striker has taken to Instagram to shut down the speculation and explain the situation in the video.
“I am aware of a video circulating online,” he said on his story on Monday evening.
“The videos 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.
“Footage is from last summer. 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.”
Footage of Rooney’s flat can be seen in the video, with the person filming presumed to be the man in the couple.
The timing of its release led fans to believe that he was on a night out the evening before Plymouth’s match at Oxford United.
However, this would no longer be the case as per Rooney’s statement.
Plymouth lost 2-0 against Oxford on Sunday and remain bottom of the Championship table.
Their winless streak has also extended to nine games, with their last victory coming against Portsmouth on November 5.
And to cap off a difficult end to the year for Rooney, he has now left the club.
In a statement on the Plymouth website, Rooney said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of Plymouth, in particular Simon Hallett and Neil Dewsnip who I shared great relationships with.
“Thanks also to all the staff who made me feel welcome and who make the club such a special place, the players and fans for their efforts and support during my time as head coach and I wish them all the best for the future.
“To the Green Army thanks for making the games at Home Park so special, they are memories that we will share forever.
“I would also like to give a special mention to my coaching staff Kevin Nancekivell, Simon Ireland, Darryl Flahavan and Mike Phelan for their knowledge, dedication, help and support.
“Plymouth Argyle will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will continue to look out for and take interest in their results.”
Following Rooney’s departure, first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will be in charge for Plymouth’s New Year’s Day clash against Bristol City.
A statement on the club website said: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and head coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.
“Departing the club with Rooney will be assistant head coach Mike Phelan and first-team coach Simon Ireland.
“First-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will lead the team for our Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City on New Year’s Day. Daryl Flahavan will continue as goalkeeping coach.
“We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.
“The club will be making no further comment at this stage with updates on our new first team management staff in due course.”
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