Coleen Rooney ‘devastated’ after husband Wayne is axed as ‘manager jobs keep him out of trouble’
COLEEN Rooney is 'devastated' after her husband Wayne Rooney left his role at Plymouth Argyle as Head Coach.
Wayne, who had been coaching the Champion's League football team since May 2024, has parted ways with the club but the impact is being felt by his family with Coleen left worried.
Speaking to Mail Online, a source close to the family revealed: "Coleen was so keen for Wayne's managerial career to work out.
"She knows how much he wanted it and she knows how much he loves football.
"On the outside, life for the Rooneys is all fancy restaurants, vodka cocktails and expensive clothes, but actually football is so important to Wayne.
"It keeps him busy. She worries about him, and football keeps him out of trouble."
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In the past Wayne has fallen into trouble with drink driving, visiting prostitutes and meeting escorts, which took its toll on his and Coleen's marriage.
Now the footballer turned coach is no longer kept busy on the pitch, Coleen could be concerned his risky behaviour might return.
A source close to the star also revealed that Wayne is considered "a target for women", and in the past he's "done stupid things".
A statement from Plymouth Argyle club announced Wayne's departure yesterday 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."
